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Average Rent in Arvada, CO & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Arvada, CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,000/mo
▲ +5.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,530/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
50
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →2 cuts and 11 increases among 15 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- Gateway Arvada Ridge
↑ $46/mo
Increase of 2.6% · Unit 4110
- LoHi Gold
↑ $20/mo
Increase of 1.0% · Unit 338
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 | $2,223 | ▲ $3 | $1,577 | 3 | 73 |
| Highland | $2,029 | ▲ $148 | $1,325 | 2 | 16 |
| Northwest | $1,984 | ▲ $24 | $1,530 | 3 | 23 |
| Denver 80221 | $1,834 | ▼ $94 | $1,620 | 1 | 7 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Arvada, CO?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Arvada, CO is $2,000 per month across 6 apartment communities and 50 available units. Rents have increased $102 (5.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Highland Junction starting at $1,530/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,000/mo.
Prices range from $1,530 to $2,547 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 16 units are currently listed.
Arvada, CO Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,107 | - | 8 |
| July 2026 | $2,114 | +$7 | 8 |
| August 2026 | $1,946 | -$168 | 7 |
| September 2026 | $1,968 | +$22 | 8 |
| October 2026 | $2,061 | +$93 | 8 |
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.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Arvada, CO
Rent Prices by Apartment in Arvada, CO
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Junction | $1,530/mo | $1,530/mo | 1 | 4.9 |
| Caroline Ralston Creek | $1,619/mo | $1,807/mo | 19 | 4.6 |
| Baker School Apartments | $1,620/mo | $1,620/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| Gateway Arvada Ridge | $1,874/mo | $2,058/mo | 9 | 4.5 |
| LoHi Gold | $2,003/mo | $2,266/mo | 4 | 4 |
| Solana Olde Town Station Apartments | $2,098/mo | $2,222/mo | 15 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Arvada, CO
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$80,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,000/mo.
Comfortable income
$96,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,530/mo), you need to earn at least $61,000/year.
Median household income in Arvada, CO is $113,396 , about 18% above the comfortable-living threshold.
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) | $2,000 |
| Utilities | $628 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,497 |
| Healthcare | $730 |
| Other goods and services | $1,169 |
| Estimated total | $6,573/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
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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.
Google Search Trends for Arvada, CO Apartments
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