Studio Apartment Rent in Arvada, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Arvada, Colorado as of October 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $2,088 and +40% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Arvada
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Arvada
Compare Arvada's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling | $720 |
| 2 | Trinidad | $770 |
| 3 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 4 | Clifton | $840 |
| 5 | Montrose | $880 |
| 6 | Cortez | $910 |
| 7 | Pueblo | $912 |
| 8 | Manitou Springs | $920 |
| 9 | Grand Junction | $1,008 |
| 10 | Granby | $1,060 |
| 11 | Woodland Park | $1,090 |
| 12 | Greeley | $1,100 |
| 13 | Fruita | $1,110 |
| 14 | Evans | $1,160 |
| 15 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherry Creek | $2,450 |
| 2 | Highlands Ranch | $2,170 |
| 3 | Morrison | $2,000 |
| 4 | Commerce City | $1,940 |
| 5 | Greenwood Village | $1,930 |
| 6 | Lone Tree | $1,880 |
| 7 | Thornton | $1,878 |
| 8 | Castle Rock | $1,870 |
| 9 | Evergreen | $1,860 |
| 10 | Littleton | $1,850 |
| 11 | Parker | $1,840 |
| 12 | Broomfield | $1,840 |
| 13 | Castle Pines | $1,820 |
| 14 | Meridian | $1,818 |
| 15 | Erie | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Arvada.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Arvada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat Ridge, CO | 4.7 mi | $1,500 | $-308 (-17%) |
| Westminster, CO | 6.5 mi | $1,656 | $-152 (-8%) |
| Louisville, CO | 8.4 mi | $1,690 | $-118 (-7%) |
| Federal Heights, CO | 9.4 mi | $1,500 | $-308 (-17%) |
| Lakewood, CO | 9.4 mi | $1,551 | $-257 (-14%) |
| Golden, CO | 9.7 mi | $1,685 | $-123 (-7%) |
| Broomfield, CO | 10.7 mi | $1,840 | +$32 (+2%) |
| Northglenn, CO | 11.7 mi | $1,300 | $-508 (-28%) |
| Lafayette, CO | 12.7 mi | $1,520 | $-288 (-16%) |
| Thornton, CO | 14.7 mi | $1,878 | +$70 (+4%) |
| Denver, CO | 15.1 mi | $1,714 | $-94 (-5%) |
| Boulder, CO | 15.5 mi | $1,566 | $-242 (-13%) |
Studio rent in Arvada — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Arvada?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Arvada, Colorado is $1,808 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $2,088.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Arvada?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,320 ($6,027/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Arvada expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Arvada's studio median of $1,808 is +40% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Arvada rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 65 cities in Colorado with studio data, Arvada ranks #50 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Arvada?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Wheat Ridge ($1,500), Westminster ($1,656), Louisville ($1,690).