Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Arvada, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Arvada, CO rent fell 17.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $153 less per month on average than last year, following a downward trend since the 2024 peak of $1,995/month.
Compared to national trends
Arvada sits 11.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 127 total rentals offering a smaller but diverse market including apartments, condos, and houses.
Price ranges
Studios in Arvada run around $1,505/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,195/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,625/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,562/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,345/month. These figures reflect the range of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Highlands rents dropped 55.0% year over year to $1,295/month across 16 rentals, and Northwood Acres West fell 67.7% to $2,069/month with 17 rentals. These declines contrast with the citywide 17.1% drop, showing localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Arvada
$1,700/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Arvada is $1,700 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $230 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Arvada
127
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Arvada rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Arvada, CO
Average rent prices in Arvada have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $1,420, whereas a house costs $2,845. 1-bedroom apartments in Arvada run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,465.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,505 |  8% | 49% | |
1 bedroom | $1,195 | 1% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,625 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,562 | 4% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,345 | 9% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Allendale Area | $1,550 | |
Alta Vista Area | $2,295 | |
Arvada Plaza Area | $1,472 | |
Highlands | $1,295 | |
Lake Arbor | $1,395 | |
Lamar Heights | $2,225 | |
Northwest Arvada | $2,550 | |
Olde Town Arvada Area | $1,575 | |
Ralston Valley | $2,995 | |
Scenic Heights | $1,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,420 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,175 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,845 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $985 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,505
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
49%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,562
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,345
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
10%
Arvada Plaza Area
Average rent
$1,472
Allendale Area
Average rent
$1,550
Scenic Heights
Average rent
$1,250
Northwest Arvada
Average rent
$2,550
Olde Town Arvada Area
Average rent
$1,575
Lamar Heights
Average rent
$2,225
Alta Vista Area
Average rent
$2,295
Lake Arbor
Average rent
$1,395
Highlands
Average rent
$1,295
Ralston Valley
Average rent
$2,995
Apartments
Average rent
$1,420
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,845
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
5%
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
12%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Arvada, CO is 5% lower than the median rent in Aurora, CO.
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48%Discover rentals in Arvada, CO
5d+ ago
Alta Vista Area house for rent in Arvada
6831 Brooks Dr, Arvada, CO 80004
1 bed
1 bath
$745
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Meadowglen house for rent in Arvada
8134 Ammons Way, Arvada, CO 80005
1 bed
1 bath
$800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jul 13
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
1d ago
9700 W 51st Pl, Arvada, CO 80002
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,890
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Arvada Plaza Area house for rent in Arvada
5330 Johnson St, Arvada, CO 80002
4 beds
2 baths
$5,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Ralston Valley house for rent in Arvada
12745 W 61st Ave, Arvada, CO 80004
3 beds
3 baths
$4,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Arvada
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Aug 23
5d+ ago
Harvest Lane house for rent in Arvada
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
2d ago
6454 Simms St, Arvada, CO 80004
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,175
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
12155 W 58th Pl, Arvada, CO 80004
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
7620 W 62nd Ave, Arvada, CO 80004
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$2,040
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
5 beds
4.5 baths
$4,955
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 Aug 5
3d ago
Verified
12438 W 84th Dr, Arvada, CO 80005
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,640
$3,380
Price drop
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 Jul 16
2d ago
10400 W 62nd Pl, Arvada, CO 80004
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
6016 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
14h ago
6066 Lamar Cir, Arvada, CO 80003
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,545
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
8154 W 54th Ln, Arvada, CO 80002
4 beds
3 baths
$3,400
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12438 W 84th Dr, Arvada, CO 80005
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,640
$3,380
Price drop
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 Jul 16
1d ago
5379 Balsam St, Arvada, CO 80002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
10400 W 62nd Pl, Arvada, CO 80004
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,700 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Arvada?
Average rent prices in Arvada have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does Arvada rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Arvada is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $230 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Arvada?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Arvada are Scenic Heights ($1,250/mo), Highlands ($1,295/mo), and Lake Arbor ($1,395/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Arvada?
To comfortably afford rent in Arvada, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Arvada?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Arvada average around $1,300/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,660/month.
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).