Ballston Spa, New York Short-Term Rental Market
Capital Region STR market averaged $228 ADR, 46.5% occupancy and $3,043 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Ballston Spa, New York is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Albany/Saratoga Springs market area is 46%. average monthly revenue in the Albany/Saratoga Springs market area is $3,043. average daily rate in the Albany/Saratoga Springs market area is $228. the top operator in the Albany/Saratoga Springs market area is Evolve with 73 listings. market score is 41/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Albany/Saratoga Springs regional market, which includes Ballston Spa. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Ballston Spa.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
This profile covers Ballston Spa, New York, using short-term rental data for the Capital Region of upstate New York. The performance figures below describe the Capital Region STR market, a shared series, rather than Ballston Spa alone. In September 2026 the Capital Region STR market posted an average daily rate of $228, occupancy of 46.5% and average monthly revenue of $3,043 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 11.0%, ADR is up 5.0% and revenue is up 6.4%. Entire place listings averaged $262 per night and $3,341 in monthly revenue, while houses reached $3,764 a month and apartments $2,128.
Demand in the region is anchored by Saratoga County. The visitor profile on file notes that Saratoga Race Course recorded 1,051,092 paid attendees in its 39-day summer meet in 2024, and that Saratoga County generated over $900 million in visitor spending that year. Summer demand concentrates in July and August during racing season, with shoulder demand from fall foliage, SPAC concerts and performing arts residencies. Albany and Troy add government, business and college travel through the year.
Annual figures show a market that has held up after the pandemic peak. Average annual occupancy was 57.7% in 2020 and 57.5% in 2021, then ranged from 50.2% to 54.5% between 2022 and 2025. ADR rose from $169 in 2020 to $236 in 2024 and was $218 in 2025. For 2026 through September, occupancy averages 53.2%, ADR $233 and monthly revenue $3,425.
Bedroom, channel and listing type counts, along with top operator names, are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Ballston Spa, so this profile omits them. Rules also differ by municipality across the region, so review the regulatory section before underwriting a purchase.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 43% |
| Feb | 52% |
| Mar | 48% |
| Apr | 53% |
| May | 55% |
| Jun | 57% |
| Jul | 63% |
| Aug | 63% |
| Sep | 45% |
| Oct | 51% |
| Nov | 45% |
| Dec | 49% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Albany/Saratoga Springs market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Albany/Saratoga Springs market as a whole, which includes Ballston Spa, so these counts are not Ballston Spa-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 73 | 1,822 | ★ 4.61 |
| 2 | Enlightened Habitat | 26 | 2,165 | ★ 4.80 |
| 3 | Luxe Rentals | 20 | 1,561 | ★ 4.56 |
| 4 | Saratoga Stays | 18 | 386 | ★ 4.84 |
| 5 | Archer Casten | 17 | 509 | ★ 4.29 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Ballston Spa?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 60.9% |
| vrbo | 5.1% |
| both | 34% |
Home Value Trends (Ballston Spa)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in the area, but the rules on file come from the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County and New York State. Confirm what your specific Ballston Spa address requires with the local municipality before buying or listing.
In Saratoga Springs, Local Law No. 5 of 2024 (Chapter 136A, effective June 1, 2025) requires an annual license for any rental under 30 consecutive days. Primary residences pay $100 per year and non-primary residences pay $750 per unit per year. Rentals are capped at 150 STR days per calendar year, and long-term rentals of 30 or more consecutive days do not count toward that limit. Only owners may hold the license, owner occupancy and primary residence are not required, and licenses are not transferable on sale. Multi-unit properties need a separate license per unit. Enforcement severity is rated moderate, and full enforcement began after December 31, 2025. The city occupancy tax figure on file is 15%.
At the state level, New York S.885C requires booking platforms to collect and remit the 4% state sales tax on STR bookings. Saratoga County raised its occupancy tax from 1% to 3% in December 2025, bringing STRs under it for the first time. In April 2026 the county enacted a county-wide STR registry with $500 per-violation fines for unregistered listings. Albany County extended its 6.5% hotel occupancy tax to STRs in 2026, and Schenectady County launched an online STR registry in May 2026.
Market Comparison
The Capital Region STR market posted September 2026 occupancy of 46.5% and an ADR of $228. On a full year basis, the monthly seasonal averages work out to 51.9% occupancy, with the peak months of July and August at 62.9% and 63.0%.
The rate story is strongest in summer. ADR reaches $300 in July and $322 in August, while the professionally managed tier sits at $295 and the luxury tier at $563. Winter and spring ADRs of $146 to $170 show how much the market depends on its summer season.
Growth is also a point in favor. Occupancy is up 11.0% year over year, ADR is up 5.0% and revenue is up 6.4%. Top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Ballston Spa, so this profile omits them. Investors should plan around a strong summer peak and a lower occupancy base the rest of the year.
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