Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thornton Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (28 Rentals)

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Odyssey
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$1,040 - $1,786
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Odyssey

1769 Coronado Pky NThornton, CO 80229
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Skyline
$1,104 - $2,334
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$1,065 - $2,295
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Skyline

8849 Pearl StThornton, CO 80229
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The Meadows at Town Center
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$1,220 - $1,845
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$1,199 - $1,824
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The Meadows at Town Center

10101 Washington StThornton, CO 80229
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Village on Cypress
$1,339 - $1,998
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$1,297 - $1,956
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Village on Cypress

8960 Cypress DrThornton, CO 80229
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$1,359

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$1,359

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8701 Huron St

WestminsterCO80260
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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

8901 Huron StThornton, CO 80260
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Heights on Huron
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heights on Huron

10648 Huron StNorthglenn, CO 80234

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Summit Northside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Northside

300 Russell BlvdThornton, CO 80229
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Beacon House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon House

10738 Huron StNorthglenn, CO 80234
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Riviera Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Apartments

950 W 103rd PlNorthglenn, CO 80260
property at 8701 Huron St

$1,295

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8701 Huron St

ThorntonCO80260
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Hadley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hadley

501 E 102nd AveThornton, CO 80229
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Sunset Peak
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Peak

475 E Russell BlvdThornton, CO 80229
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$1,399

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8803 Colorado Blvd

ThorntonCO80229

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Thornton, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thornton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thornton area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Odyssey priced from $1,040. Village of Yorkshire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Thornton apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
OdysseyA11BR,1BA$1,040
Village of Yorkshire1 BED/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
SkylineThe Ashby1BR,1BA$1,104
Heights on Huron1 x 1 - Partial1BR,1BA$1,128
Summit Northside2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Creekside Place ApartmentsBungalow1BR,1BA$1,199
The Meadows at Town Center1x11BR,1BA$1,220
Beacon House1x1 676 sqft1BR,1BA$1,221
Riviera Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,249
Overlook at Thornton1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CO

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thornton area is the $1.82 price per square foot 3282 E 103rd Dr Model at 3282 E 103rd Dr, Unit apt. 1603 in the in the Villages North neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Thornton apartment is the Peak Model at Hilltop View Apartments starting at $1,392 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Valley View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thornton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3282 E 103rd Dr, Unit apt. 16033282 E 103rd Dr2BR,2BA$1.82
Hilltop View ApartmentsPeak1BR,1BA$1.48
707 W 96th Ave, Unit 30707 W 96th Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
Village of Yorkshire2 BED/1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.65
Indigo Creek ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1.89
Highpointe Park1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A11BR,1BA$1.98
Waterview on the Parkway Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.97
The Meadows at Town Center1x11BR,1BA$1.69
Beacon House1x1 676 sqft1BR,1BA$1.81
Summit Northside1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92

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Thornton, Denver, CO

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Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northwestern Denver, CO. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thornton Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thornton?

The cheapest apartment in Thornton is Odyssey which is listed at $1,040, while the average apartment in Thornton costs $2,492.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thornton?

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 19 regular apartments in Thornton 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 Thornton?

Cheap apartments in Thornton have an average cost of $1,225 which is $1,267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thornton.

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