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Cheapest Available Thornton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Thornton, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Verandas Senior Apartments in the Serenade neighborhood priced from $1,215. PARKSIDE APARTMENTS in the Lakeview District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thornton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,215
PARKSIDE APARTMENTSStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Oakmont Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Oakwood ApartmentsSilverleaf Oak: A31BR,1BA$1,300
315 S Crescent Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Harbor Isle1x11BR,1BA$1,355
Palms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,400
SCHOONER LANDINGSandpiper1BR,1BA$1,450
New Hope Senior Village Apartments 62 years+2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,598
Marina Village WestCove1BR,1BA$1,610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CA and Nearby

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thornton area is the $1.63 price per square foot Clipper Model at Clipper Cove Apartments in the in the Lincoln Village West neighborhood starting from $2,029. The second greatest value Thornton apartment is the 2x2 W/D Townhome Renovated Plus Model at Crossing at Wyndham starting at $2,205 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Parkway 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.
Clipper Cove ApartmentsClipper2BR,2BA$1.63
Crossing at Wyndham2x2 W/D Townhome Renovated Plus2BR,2BA$2.16
College Grove Apartments, LLCFirst2BR,2BA$2.10
Pine ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.81
River's Edge ApartmentsThe Brook2BR,2BA$2.02
New Hope Senior Village Apartments 62 years+2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.85
315 S Crescent Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Oakmont Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
Oakwood ApartmentsSilverleaf Oak: A31BR,1BA$1.93
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Getting Around Thornton, CA

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18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thornton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Thornton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Thornton is at PARKSIDE APARTMENTS listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thornton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thornton Apartment is $1,215 at The Verandas Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Thornton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Thornton is starting from $1,452 at The Verandas Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Artisan 8282 and starts from $2,870.

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