Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thornton Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (33 Rentals)

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Riviera Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Apartments

950 W 103rd PlNorthglenn, CO 80260
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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

8901 Huron StThornton, CO 80260
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Summit Northside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Northside

300 Russell BlvdThornton, CO 80229

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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 Studio unit found at Hilltop View Apartments priced from $999. Skyline has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Thornton apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hilltop View ApartmentsSummitStudio,1BA$999
SkylineThe Ashby1BR,1BA$1,000
Park 8811BR,1BA$1,084
Riviera Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099
Village of Yorkshire1 BED / 1 BATH Den1BR,1BA$1,100
Odyssey1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,115
Heights on Huron1 x 1 - Classic1BR,1BA$1,145
Summit Northside2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Waterview on the Parkway Apartments11BR,1BA$1,208
Beacon House1x1 611 sqft1BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CO

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thornton area is the $1.92 price per square foot C1 Modern II Model at Avana Thornton Station in the in the Eastlake neighborhood starting from $2,614. The second greatest value Thornton apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Summit Northside starting at $1,199 with a $1.39 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.
Avana Thornton StationC1 Modern II3BR,2BA$1.92
Summit Northside2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Village of Yorkshire2 BED/1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.65
707 W 96th Ave, Unit 34707 W 96th Ave2BR,2BA$1.66
Sierra VistaAntero2BR,1BA$1.91
Avens PointA1A1BR,1BA$1.87
Creekside Place ApartmentsCabin2BR,1BA$1.96
Meadows at Town Center - Newly renovatedLook & Lease Fall Special - Get the second mont...1BR,1BA$1.80
Park 8811BR,1BA$1.76
Riviera Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89

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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 a cheap apartment in Thornton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thornton is under $1,235.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thornton?

The cheapest apartment in Thornton is Skyline which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Thornton costs $2,435.

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 28 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 $930 which is $1,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thornton.

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