Studio Apartment Rent in Saratoga Springs, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Saratoga Springs, New York as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,374 and +10% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Saratoga Springs
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Saratoga Springs
Compare Saratoga Springs's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in New York
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potsdam | $780 |
| 2 | Gloversville | $790 |
| 3 | Elmira | $817 |
| 4 | Auburn | $830 |
| 5 | Endicott | $830 |
| 6 | Watertown | $830 |
| 7 | Oneonta | $850 |
| 8 | Palmyra | $850 |
| 9 | Lockport | $860 |
| 10 | Niagara Falls | $865 |
| 11 | Binghamton | $873 |
| 12 | Johnson City | $880 |
| 13 | North Tonawanda | $880 |
| 14 | Utica | $885 |
| 15 | Amsterdam | $910 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in New York
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $3,610 |
| 2 | Harrison | $3,300 |
| 3 | Scarsdale | $3,110 |
| 4 | Nanuet | $3,050 |
| 5 | Dobbs Ferry | $2,920 |
| 6 | White Plains | $2,798 |
| 7 | Garden City | $2,770 |
| 8 | Larchmont | $2,750 |
| 9 | Mamaroneck | $2,730 |
| 10 | Port Chester | $2,700 |
| 11 | Ossining | $2,640 |
| 12 | New York | $2,625 |
| 13 | Peekskill | $2,420 |
| 14 | New Rochelle | $2,400 |
| 15 | Yonkers | $2,340 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Saratoga Springs.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Saratoga Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballston Spa, NY | 10.1 mi | $1,330 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Clifton Park, NY | 15.6 mi | $1,140 | $-280 (-20%) |
| Glens Falls, NY | 17.6 mi | $1,030 | $-390 (-27%) |
| Cohoes, NY | 20 mi | $1,090 | $-330 (-23%) |
| Troy, NY | 22.4 mi | $975 | $-445 (-31%) |
| Latham, NY | 22.4 mi | $1,260 | $-160 (-11%) |
| Schenectady, NY | 23 mi | $1,023 | $-397 (-28%) |
| Watervliet, NY | 23.3 mi | $950 | $-470 (-33%) |
| Albany, NY | 28.4 mi | $1,076 | $-344 (-24%) |
| Rensselaer, NY | 30.8 mi | $1,160 | $-260 (-18%) |
| Amsterdam, NY | 31.3 mi | $910 | $-510 (-36%) |
| Delmar, NY | 33.2 mi | $1,320 | $-100 (-7%) |
Studio rent in Saratoga Springs — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Saratoga Springs?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Saratoga Springs, New York is $1,420 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,374.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Saratoga Springs?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,800 ($4,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Saratoga Springs expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Saratoga Springs's studio median of $1,420 is +10% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Saratoga Springs rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with studio data, Saratoga Springs ranks #67 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Saratoga Springs?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Ballston Spa ($1,330), Clifton Park ($1,140), Glens Falls ($1,030).