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Average Rent in Arvada, CO & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Arvada, CO?

The average listed apartment rent in Arvada, CO is $2,158 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 120 priced apartments in 11 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Arvada, CO. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Arvada Plaza Area Highland Northwest
Denver 80221
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

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Market Average

$2,158/mo

Lowest Available

$1,080/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

11

tracked daily

Units Listed

120

available now

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Rent by Neighborhood in Arvada, CO

Compare average rent across Arvada, CO neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Arvada Plaza Area $2,247 ▲  $9 $1,397 3 71
Northwest $2,170 ▲  $53 $1,080 5 24
Highland $1,928 ▼  $151 $1,325 2 18
Denver 80221 $1,814 ▲  $4 $1,599 1 7

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Arvada, CO?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Arvada, CO is $2,158 per month across 11 apartment communities and 120 available units.

The most affordable option is SloHi Flats starting at $1,080/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,533/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,002/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,527/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,237/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,665/mo.

Prices range from $1,080 to $3,945 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 32 units are currently listed.

Arvada, CO Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
June 2026 $1,960 - 11
July 2026 $2,065 +$105 11
August 2026 $1,917 -$148 10
September 2026 $1,996 +$79 11
October 2026 $2,013 +$17 11
November 2026 $2,098 +$85 11

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Arvada, CO

Studio
$1,533
from $1,325 · 14 units
1 Bed
$2,002
from $1,080 · 56 units
2 Bed
$2,527
from $1,785 · 41 units
3 Bed
$2,237
from $1,851 · 5 units
4 Bed
$2,665
from $2,621 · 4 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Arvada, CO

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
SloHi Flats $1,080/mo $1,080/mo 1 3.1
Highland Place $1,325/mo $1,742/mo 6 4
Caroline Ralston Creek $1,397/mo $2,135/mo 24 4.6
LoHi Gold $1,418/mo $2,021/mo 12 4
Highland Junction $1,440/mo $1,440/mo 1 4.9
Baker School Apartments $1,599/mo $1,814/mo 7 4.1
akin Tennyson $1,630/mo $2,351/mo 8 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Arvada, CO

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What is the average rent in Arvada, CO?
The average listed apartment rent in Arvada, CO is $2,158 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 120 priced apartments in 11 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Arvada, CO?
The apartment listings we track in Arvada, CO range from $1,080 to $3,945 per month, as of November 6, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Arvada, CO?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Arvada, CO. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a studio apartment in Arvada, CO?
Studio apartments average $1,533 per month across 14 priced listings in Arvada, CO. Listed rents range from $1,325 to $1,695 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Arvada, CO?
1-bedroom apartments average $2,002 per month across 56 priced listings in Arvada, CO. Listed rents range from $1,080 to $2,650 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Arvada, CO?
2-bedroom apartments average $2,527 per month across 41 priced listings in Arvada, CO. Listed rents range from $1,785 to $3,945 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Arvada, CO?
3-bedroom apartments average $2,237 per month across 5 priced listings in Arvada, CO. Listed rents range from $1,851 to $3,513 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 4-bedroom apartment in Arvada, CO?
4-bedroom apartments average $2,665 per month across 4 priced listings in Arvada, CO. Listed rents range from $2,621 to $2,709 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Arvada, CO?
The 1-bedroom average is $2,002 per month across 56 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $2,527 across 41 listings, $525 (26.2%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Arvada, CO?
SloHi Flats has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,080 per month. We track 1 priced listing matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 6, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Arvada, CO?
The $1,800 to $2,000 monthly range has the most matching listings: 32 units, or 26.7% of the priced apartments we track in Arvada, CO. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Arvada, CO?
We track 120 priced units at 11 apartment buildings, as of November 6, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Arvada, CO?
We have recorded rent data on 124 days from June 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Arvada, CO. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Arvada, CO?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Arvada, CO rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 6, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Arvada, CO?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$86,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,158/mo.

Comfortable income

$104,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,080/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.

Median household income in Arvada, CO is $113,396 , about 9% above the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Arvada, CO

Overall prices in Arvada, CO runs above the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 105.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Arvada, CO's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,158
Utilities $628
Groceries $549
Transportation $1,497
Healthcare $730
Other goods and services $1,169
Estimated total $6,731/mo

Population

122,835

Median household income

$113,396

Census median rent

$1,802/mo

Census rent burden

31.2%

Median age

40.2

Mean commute

27 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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