Average Rent in Arvada, CO (2026)

Typical asking rent in Arvada is $2,097. Across the 5 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,563 to $3,413, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of July 2026.

Median rent
$2,097
Average rent
$2,247
Lowest ZIP
$1,563
Highest ZIP
$3,413

Rent by ZIP code in Arvada

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
80007Jefferson County$3,413+63%
80002Jefferson County$2,154+3%
80005Jefferson County$2,0970%
80004Jefferson County$2,009-4%
80003Jefferson County$1,563-25%

Rent by bedroom count in Arvada

Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Jefferson County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.

Unit sizeFY2027 Fair Market RentChange from FY2026
Studio$1,751+6.6%
1 bedroom$1,831+4.4%
2 bedroom$2,169+3.8%
3 bedroom$2,846+4.1%
4 bedroom$3,183+4.4%

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.

Is rent going up or down in Arvada?

Typical rent across Jefferson County is $1,958 as of August 2026. That is about level with a year earlier and up 13.2% over five years.

YearTypical rent, Jefferson CountyChange
2021$1,779+12.2%
2022$1,904+7.0%
2023$1,964+3.2%
2024$1,975+0.5%
2025$1,955-1.0%
2026 (through August)$1,958+0.1%

Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.

Arvada rent questions

What is the average rent in Arvada, CO?
Typical asking rent in Arvada is $2,097 a month as of July 2026, across 5 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,563 to $3,413.
How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Arvada?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Jefferson County is $2,169 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,831 and a three bedroom is $2,846. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
Is rent going up or down in Arvada?
Rent is flat. Typical rent in Jefferson County is $1,958 as of August 2026, within half a percent of a year earlier.
What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Arvada?
ZIP 80003 has the lowest typical asking rent in Arvada at $1,563 a month, compared with $2,097 for the city overall.
How much income do you need to rent in Arvada?
Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Arvada rent of $2,097, that is about $6,291 a month, or $75,492 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Arvada sits in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area.

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Would a rental in Arvada cash flow?

Start the analyzer with the Arvada median rent of $2,097 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.