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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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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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Ridgeline Arvada
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgeline Arvada

11135 Ralston RdArvada, CO 80004
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Arvada, CO Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arvada, CO

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2025

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$906310
Olde Town Arvada$5,115$906308

Cheapest Available Arvada Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arvada, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Ralston Gardens in the Water Tower Village neighborhood priced from $733. Highland West Senior Citizens Apartments in the Regis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $869. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arvada apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ralston Gardens1x11BR,1BA$733
Highland West Senior Citizens ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$869
Tabor LakeStudio AStudio,1BA$929
Terrace Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
Hidden Lake ApartmentsArbor1BR,1BA$1,018
The Village at Arvada, A 62+ Affordable Community1x1 D 45% AMI1BR,1BA$1,028
Wheat Ridge ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Toscana ApartmentsLinariStudio,1BA$1,073
The Atrium - Beautiful Remodeled ApartmentsThe Atrium - Beautiful Remodeled Apartments - S...1BR,1BA$1,095
Kendall StreetONE BEDROOM W/Wall-KENDALL1BR,1BA$1,121

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arvada, CO

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arvada area is the $1.78 price per square foot Ascot Model at Kipling Commons in the in the Cameo Estates neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Arvada apartment is the 2x1 DEN Model at Outpost on Yukon starting at $1,745 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Water Tower Village 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.
Kipling CommonsAscot2BR,2BA$1.78
Outpost on Yukon2x1 DEN2BR,1BA$1.70
Vintage Place Retirement 55+-No Pets Allowed2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Morningside Retirement 55+B Style2BR,2BA$1.70
Rockraven ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.72
Teller Street2x12BR,1BA$1.59
Z532 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.77
Highland West Senior Citizens ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Alto at Westminster1A1BR,1BA$1.69
Ralston Gardens1x11BR,1BA$1.14

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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
Pet Friendly

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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.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • 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 $1,121.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arvada?

The cheapest apartment in Arvada is Ralston Gardens which is listed at $733, 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 26 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 $569 which is $4,546 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arvada.

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