Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Arvada, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Arvada, CO rent slipped 7.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $141 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.9% month-over-month increase in October 2026.

  • Arvada sits 7.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with a total of 145 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Arvada run around $1,230/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,110/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,563/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,599/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,540/month, covering a wide range of rental prices.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Northwood Acres West saw rents fall 65.6% year over year to $2,200/month across 24 rentals. Meadows At Westwoods also cooled with a 55.4% decline to $1,995/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 7.5%.

Median rent

Median rent in Arvada

$1,750/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arvada is $1,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arvada

145

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,379, whereas a house costs $2,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Arvada run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.

Listings

Studio

$1,230

17%

21%

1 bedroom

$1,110

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$1,563

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,599

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,540

No Change

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,230

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,110

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,563

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,599

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,540

Last year

16%

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$1,750
decreased by8%

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% lower than the median rent in Aurora, CO.

Discover rentals in Arvada, CO

6550 Tabor St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwest Arvada house for rent in Arvada

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Ralston Gardens - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

17h ago

8.3

Very good

Ralston Gardens

5772 Garrison St, Arvada, CO 80002

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$733–$2,373

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7625 Barbara Ann Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Olde Town Arvada Area house for rent in Arvada

Happy Peaceful Home ( We all like each other)

7625 Barbara Ann Dr, Arvada, CO 80004

1 bed

1 bath

$775

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,750 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arvada?

Average rent prices in Arvada have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Arvada rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arvada is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arvada?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Arvada are Arvada Plaza Area ($1,325/mo), Scenic Heights ($1,379/mo), and Olde Town Arvada Area ($1,408/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Arvada?

To comfortably afford rent in Arvada, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/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