Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Arvada Neighborhood of Arvada, CO from $900 (25 Rentals)

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Allison Pointe
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Allison Pointe

7850 W 51st AveArvada, CO 80002

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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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Robinson Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Robinson Flats

7500-7508 Robinson WayArvada, CO 80003

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5616 Yarrow St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5616 Yarrow St

5616 Yarrow StArvada, CO 80002
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5840 Carr Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

5840 Carr Street

5840 Carr StArvada, CO 80004
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5805 Secrest Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5805 Secrest Dr

5805 Secrest DrArvada, CO 80003

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Downtown Arvada, Arvada, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Arvada Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Arvada area of Arvada, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Perch on 52nd priced from $1,185. 7250-7290 Newton Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Downtown Arvada apartments for rent in Arvada, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Perch on 52ndSommerset 1x11BR,1BA$1,185
7250-7290 Newton Street1x11BR,1BA$1,195
Reserve at Water Tower Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,250
The Village at Arvada, A 62+ Affordable Community1x1 A 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1,299
Vance Street FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Arvada, CO

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Arvada area is the $2.57 price per square foot Opal Model at Solana Olde Town Station in the in the Regis neighborhood starting from $3,499. The second greatest value Downtown Arvada apartment is the 5805 Secrest Drive #2 Model at 5805 Secrest Drive #2, Unit #2 starting at $1,595 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Regis neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Arvada apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Solana Olde Town StationOpal3BR,2BA$2.57
5805 Secrest Drive #2, Unit #25805 Secrest Drive #22BR,1BA$1.88
Park Place Olde TownA2-11BR,1BA$2.38
The Village at Arvada, A 62+ Affordable Community2x1 A 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.47
7250-7290 Newton Street2x12BR,1BA$2.03
Arvada VillageArbor Renovated1BR,1BA$2.43
Water Tower FlatsA11BR,1BA$2.59
Reserve at Water Tower Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Perch on 52ndSienna 1X11BR,1BA$2.21
Vance Street FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Arvada, Arvada, CO

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in Arvada, CO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around the Downtown Arvada Neighborhood in Arvada, CO

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Arvada Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Arvada?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Arvada is under $1,845.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Arvada?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Arvada is Perch on 52nd which is listed at $1,185, while the average apartment in Downtown Arvada costs $3,057.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 14 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Arvada?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Arvada have an average cost of $165 which is $2,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Arvada.

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