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

Perch on 52nd
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Downtown Arvada, Arvada, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Arvada?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Arvada Studio Apartments | $1,788 | $1,398 | $1,900 |
Downtown Arvada 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $965 | $2,775 |
Downtown Arvada 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,612 | $1,149 | $4,300 |
Downtown Arvada 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,157 | $2,175 | $4,640 |
Downtown Arvada 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,057 | $1,000 | $5,115 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Arvada Neighborhood of Arvada, CO.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Perch on 52nd | Sommerset 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
7250-7290 Newton Street | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Reserve at Water Tower Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Village at Arvada, A 62+ Affordable Community | 1x1 A 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Vance Street Flats | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Solana Olde Town Station | Opal | 3BR,2BA | $2.57 |
5805 Secrest Drive #2, Unit #2 | 5805 Secrest Drive #2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Park Place Olde Town | A2-1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
The Village at Arvada, A 62+ Affordable Community | 2x1 A 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
7250-7290 Newton Street | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Arvada Village | Arbor Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Water Tower Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Reserve at Water Tower Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Perch on 52nd | Sienna 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Vance Street Flats | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Arvada, Arvada, CO
Ranked #27
Among neighborhoods in Arvada, CO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- 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 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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