Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Arvada, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Arvada rent stands today

    Arvada, CO rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. However, month over month rent cooled by 5.9%, reflecting a recent softening in the market.

  • Arvada sits 5.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 129 total rentals offering a modest-sized market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Arvada run at $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,225/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,642/month, while 3-bedrooms and larger units reach $2,750/month and $3,455/month respectively. Houses command a median rent of $2,795/month compared to $1,450/month for apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Northwood Acres West saw rents fall 71.0% year over year to $1,859/month across 19 rentals. Club Crest also cooled by 53.8% to $1,475/month. These declines contrast with the citywide flat trend and show localized market shifts.

Median rent

Median rent in Arvada

$1,850/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Arvada is $1,850 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arvada

129

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 6% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Arvada run $1,312 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

19%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,225

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$1,642

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,750

4%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,455

5%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,642

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,455

Last 30 days

5%

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 by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arvada, CO is 6% higher than the median rent in Aurora, CO.

Discover rentals in Arvada, CO

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

$600

Price drop

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

House for rent

Available May 23

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.

House for rent

Available Jun 1

7500 Teller St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highlands apartment for rent in Arvada

1 bed

1 bath

$800

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

Apartment for rent

6054 Allison St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Alta Vista Area house for rent in Arvada

1 Bedroom Available in 4 Bed House- 6054 Allison St

6054 Allison St #NA, Arvada, CO 80004

4 beds

2 baths

$850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arvada?

Average rent prices in Arvada have decreased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Arvada rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arvada is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arvada?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Arvada are Scenic Heights ($1,295/mo), Olde Town Arvada Area ($1,478/mo), and Arvada Plaza Area ($1,499/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?

Arvada's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 per month. These figures reflect the current market conditions in this Colorado suburb northwest of Denver.

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