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Ballston Lake, NY Area Guide

Serene living on the lake in Upstate New York

Wooded Secluded Rural Small Business Peaceful

Nestled along the waterfront with its same name, Ballston Lake is a wooded reprieve from big-city living. This small, rural town features lakefront recreation, community parks, small businesses, and upscale apartments. Ballston Lake’s community is welcoming and supportive of local businesses like Lakeside Farms, offering made-to-order sandwiches, cider, and seasonal produce.

Ballston Lake sits about nine miles north of Schenectady, home to Union College, Rivers Casino & Resort, Proctors Theatre, and so much more. Residents can easily commute into this bustling metropolis for work or entertainment. Residents enjoy the peace and quiet of living in Upstate New York, along with the lakeside views and close-knit community that comes with Ballston Lake.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Ballston Lake, NY is $1,801 for one bedroom, $1,520 for two bedrooms, and $2,445 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ballston Lake has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,801/month
897 Sq Ft
House
$2,005/month
974 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,641/month
784 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,475/month
1,374 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ballston Lake, NY is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

20 / 100

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

Somewhat Bikeable

32 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • miSci and Suits-Bueche Planetarium
  • Saratoga Spa State Park
  • Mabee Farm Historic Site

Airports

  • Albany International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.