Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Arvada, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Arvada, CO rent slipped 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $51 less per month on average than last year, below the peak of $1,950/month in August 2025.

  • Arvada, CO rent is 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city has 132 total rentals available for renters in this Colorado metro.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Arvada, CO, studios and 1-bedrooms rent near $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,750/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,400/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom count across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    In Arvada, CO, Northwood Acres West rents fell 70.4% year over year to $1,895/month across 22 rentals. Timbercove rents rose 29.0% to $2,515/month, contrasting the broader citywide decline of 4.9%.

Median rent

Median rent in Arvada

$1,850/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arvada is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arvada

132

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arvada rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Arvada, CO

Average rent prices in Arvada have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Arvada, CO

Rent prices in Arvada vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Arvada is $1,491, whereas a house costs $2,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Arvada run $1,270 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

7%

20%

1 bedroom

$1,199

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,600

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,750

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,400

3%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Arvada, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Arvada, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Arvada and Aurora by all bedroom counts and property types.

Arvada

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arvada, CO is 3% higher than the median rent in Aurora, CO.

Discover rentals in Arvada, CO

6520 Depew Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lamar Heights house for rent in Arvada

Private room in a great location

6520 Depew Ct, Arvada, CO 80003

1 bed

1 bath

$600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
6550 Tabor St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwest Arvada house for rent in Arvada

1 bed

1 bath

$600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
6129 Wolff St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Arvada

Private room near stores and light rail

6129 Wolff St, Arvada, CO 80003

1 bed

1 bath

$650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
6831 Brooks Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Alta Vista Area house for rent in Arvada

Room in Arvada

6831 Brooks Dr, Arvada, CO 80004

1 bed

1 bath

$745

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Frequently asked questions for Arvada, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Arvada rental market.

How much is rent in Arvada?

The average rent in Arvada is $1,850 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arvada?

Average rent prices in Arvada have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Arvada rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arvada is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arvada?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Arvada are Scenic Heights ($1,295/mo), Arbor Green Townhomes ($1,434/mo), and Olde Town Arvada Area ($1,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Arvada?

To comfortably afford rent in Arvada, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Arvada?

March offers the lowest rents in Arvada, with approximately 15% savings compared to August peak pricing. December also provides good opportunities with the least competitive rental market and lower overall demand.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Arvada