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Allison Pointe
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Allison Pointe

7850 W 51st AveArvada, CO 80002
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Venice Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Venice Square

8943 W 53rd AveArvada, CO 80002
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Vance Street Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vance Street Flats

5854 Vance StArvada, CO 80003
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6215 Dover St
2 Bedroom Apartments

6215 Dover St

6215 Dover StArvada, CO 80004

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9277 W 56th Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

9277 W 56th Pl

9277 W 56th PlArvada, CO 80002
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Crestview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Apartments

7650 W 68th AveArvada, CO 80004
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Olde Town Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olde Town Plaza

5773 Olde Wadsworth BlvdArvada, CO 80002
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5502 Newland Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

5502 Newland Way

5502 Newland WayArvada, CO 80002
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Arvada Pines
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arvada Pines

8440 W 52nd AveArvada, CO 80002

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arvada, CO

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Arvada, CO area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arvada Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Arvada$5,115$906480
Olde Town Arvada$5,115$906468

Cheapest Available Arvada Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arvada, CO is a Studio unit found at Highland West Senior Citizens Apartments in the Regis neighborhood priced from $869. Tabor Lake in the Ryan Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arvada apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland West Senior Citizens ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$869
Tabor LakeStudio AStudio,1BA$899
Terrace Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
The Village at Arvada, A 62+ Affordable Community1x1 D 45% AMI1BR,1BA$1,028
Kipling Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,055
Hidden Lake ApartmentsArbor1BR,1BA$1,068
The Atrium - Beautiful Remodeled ApartmentsThe Atrium - Beautiful Remodeled Apartments - S...1BR,1BA$1,095
GrandviewReg 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Toscana ApartmentsLinariStudio,1BA$1,158
Vance Street Flats2x12BR,1BA$1,159

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arvada, CO

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arvada area is the $1.79 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Baker School Apartments in the in the Regis neighborhood starting from $2,186. The second greatest value Arvada apartment is the A Style Model at Morningside Retirement 55+ starting at $1,700 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Regis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arvada apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Baker School Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.79
Morningside Retirement 55+A Style2BR,2BA$1.60
3650 Upham St2x12BR,1BA$1.36
Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets Allowed2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Teller Street2x12BR,1BA$1.59
Terrace Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.73
Z532 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
Char Rose1x11BR,1BA$1.80
Highland West Senior Citizens ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Alto at Westminster1A1BR,1BA$1.69

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Arvada Overview

A thriving municipality in the hub of Jefferson and Adams counties, Arvada is located just a few short miles from the state capital of Denver. Known for its impressive historic district as well as its convenience and abundance of nearby amenities, this idyllic locale is a great place to consider for anyone in the market for a new home in Colorado. 

Why live in Arvada, CO?

Offering utmost convenience to the job market and excitement of Denver, this Colorado suburb is an excellent choice for a wide array of lifestyles, from students to budding families. Area schools are well regarded, and the backdrop of the scenic Colorado countryside and Rocky Mountains does little to disuade potential residents of this charming city.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arvada, CO

Ranked #17

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Arvada, CO

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arvada Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arvada?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arvada is under $1,159.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arvada?

The cheapest apartment in Arvada is Terrace Gardens which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Arvada costs $5,115.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arvada?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in Arvada that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Arvada?

Cheap apartments in Arvada have an average cost of $406 which is $4,709 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arvada.

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