2026 BAH · Watervliet Arsenal
Watervliet Arsenal BAH and the rents it covers
E-5 with dependents: $2,634/mo. 10 of 10 communities within 25 miles that post a rent list one at or under it.
- 10 communities within 25 mi post a verified rent
- 10 post a rent at or under E-5 with-dependents BAH ($2,634)
- Lowest posted: $733/mo at Colvin Avenue Commons (base rent; fees may be extra)
- Rents checked against each property’s own website: October 28, 2026
- Fees: 1 of 10 post a total monthly price incl. required fees; the rest post base rent, fees may be extra
BAH by pay grade, and how many posted rents fit
| Pay grade | With dependents | Rents at or under | Without | Rents at or under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-4 | $2,388 | 10 of 10 | $1,974 | 9 of 10 |
| E-5 | $2,634 | 10 of 10 | $2,073 | 9 of 10 |
| E-6 | $2,862 | 10 of 10 | $2,166 | 9 of 10 |
| E-7 | $2,997 | 10 of 10 | $2,397 | 10 of 10 |
| W-2 | $3,057 | 10 of 10 | $2,682 | 10 of 10 |
| O-1 | $2,670 | 10 of 10 | $2,139 | 9 of 10 |
| O-2 | $2,859 | 10 of 10 | $2,556 | 10 of 10 |
| O-3 | $3,234 | 10 of 10 | $2,775 | 10 of 10 |
| O-4 | $3,549 | 10 of 10 | $3,000 | 10 of 10 |
Housing area: Ballston Spa/Albany, NY (NY215). 2026 BAH, source: DTMO. Counts use the lowest verified posted rent per community within 25 miles (straight-line), the same rule as the BAH tool.
Closest communities posting a rent at or under E-5 BAH
- Rolling Ridge Apartments · ≈ 3.1 mi · from $1,590/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Slip 12 · ≈ 4.2 mi · from $1,025/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Harmony Mills · ≈ 4.3 mi · from $1,735/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Colvin Avenue Commons · ≈ 5.2 mi · from $733/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Abraxas at 90 State Street Apartments · ≈ 5.4 mi · from $1,600/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Hinckel Brewery Apartments · ≈ 5.7 mi · from $825/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Luna Studios · ≈ 5.9 mi · from $1,295/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Campus View Apartments · ≈ 6.0 mi · from $1,648/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Apex at Crossgates · ≈ 7.9 mi · from $2,170/mo (total monthly, incl. required fees) · checked October 28, 2026
- Town Center Apartments · ≈ 8.3 mi · from $1,405/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
Showing up to 10 of 10. Lowest posted price per community; a fit means at least one floor plan is at or under the BAH amount, not that every unit is.
Every pay grade
E-5 with dependents: $2,634/mo · without: $2,073/mo
Housing area: Ballston Spa/Albany, NY (NY215), based on ZIP 12189 near the installation. 2026 BAH, source: DTMO.
All pay grades
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,388 | $1,974 |
| E-2 | $2,388 | $1,974 |
| E-3 | $2,388 | $1,974 |
| E-4 | $2,388 | $1,974 |
| E-5 | $2,634 | $2,073 |
| E-6 | $2,862 | $2,166 |
| E-7 | $2,997 | $2,397 |
| E-8 | $3,144 | $2,685 |
| E-9 | $3,327 | $2,745 |
| W-1 | $2,880 | $2,310 |
| W-2 | $3,057 | $2,682 |
| W-3 | $3,240 | $2,754 |
| W-4 | $3,357 | $2,886 |
| W-5 | $3,504 | $3,030 |
| O-1E | $3,021 | $2,631 |
| O-2E | $3,213 | $2,730 |
| O-3E | $3,381 | $2,850 |
| O-1 | $2,670 | $2,139 |
| O-2 | $2,859 | $2,556 |
| O-3 | $3,234 | $2,775 |
| O-4 | $3,549 | $3,000 |
| O-5 | $3,777 | $3,081 |
| O-6 | $3,807 | $3,219 |
| O-7 | $3,834 | $3,276 |
Source: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rate file (BAH-ASCII-2026.zip, includes the May 13, 2026 revision), travel.dod.mil. Your actual BAH depends on your orders; check with your finance office.
Questions
What is the 2026 BAH at Watervliet Arsenal for an E-5 with dependents?
$2,634 a month with dependents and $2,073 without, for the Ballston Spa/Albany, NY housing area (NY215). Source: DTMO 2026 BAH rates.
How many rentals near Watervliet Arsenal fit E-5 BAH?
10 of the 10 communities within 25 miles that post a verified rent list a price at or under $2,634 a month (E-5 with dependents). Rents were checked against each property’s own website (October 28, 2026).
Do the posted rents near Watervliet Arsenal include fees?
1 of 10 communities post a total monthly price that includes required fees. The rest post base rent, so required fees may be extra.
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