What is the average apartment size in Ballston?

The average size for a Ballston, NY apartment is 1,154 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Ballston?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Ballston is $1,921 per month, a 5.35% increase from last years average of $1,823.

What is the average apartment size in Ballston?

The typical apartment in Ballston offers about 1,154 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Ballston, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Ballston?

The typical rent budget in Ballston ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 37% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ballston?

In Ballston, 23% of households rent while 77% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ballston is $1,921, a 5.35% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,823.

One-bedroom apartments provide 843 square feet for $1,538, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,836 offer 1,093 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,496 sq ft) for $2,362, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Ballston, NY

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,921	1,154 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,538	843 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,836	1,093 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,362	1,496 sq. ft.

Ballston, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Ballston, NY have increased by 5.35% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,823 to $1,921.

What's the typical rent budget in Ballston, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Ballston, NY (37%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Ballston, NY?

1,424 or 23% of the households in Ballston, NY are renter-occupied while 4,641 or 77% are owner-occupied.

How Ballston Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Ballston	$1,921
New York City	$5,227
Manhattan	$5,524
Hudson Valley	$2,603
Brooklyn	$4,351
Queens	$4,401
Ithaca	$2,305
Albany	$1,743
Buffalo	$1,419
Poughkeepsie	$2,083
Amityville	$2,932
Wilton, NY	$1,911
Troy	$1,575
Schenectady	$1,475
Clifton Park, NY	$1,495
Cohoes, NY	$2,003
Halfmoon, NY	$1,636
Brunswick, NY	$1,664
Malta, NY	$1,984
Saratoga Springs, NY	$2,251
Watervliet, NY	$1,448

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Ballston apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.