Cheap Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CA from $1,200 (35 Rentals)

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Ridgestone Apartments

8180 Center PkySacramento, CA 95823
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Artisan 8282

8282 Calvine RdSacramento, CA 95828
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Thornton, CA Local Guide

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
New Hope Senior Village Apartments 62 years+1x11BR,1BA$1,334
315 S Crescent Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,365
Blue Ridge Circle ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
Garfield Manor1 Bd/1 Ba U1BR,1BA$1,395
Palms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,400
SCHOONER LANDINGSandpiper1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CA and Nearby

As of September 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thornton area is the $2.14 price per square foot Residence 6 Upgraded Model at Wolf Ranch Condominium Rentals in the in the Liberty Lane neighborhood starting from $2,623. The second greatest value Thornton apartment is the Schooner Model at Clipper Cove Apartments starting at $2,025 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Lincoln Village West 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.
Wolf Ranch Condominium RentalsResidence 6 Upgraded2BR,2BA$2.14
Clipper Cove ApartmentsSchooner2BR,2BA$1.79
College Grove Apartments, LLCFirst2BR,2BA$2.10
Laguna CreekOSPREY1BR,1BA$2.10
River's Edge ApartmentsThe Brook2BR,2BA$2.07
315 S Crescent Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Oakmont Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
Oakwood ApartmentsSilverleaf Oak: A31BR,1BA$1.93
New Hope Senior Village Apartments 62 years+1x11BR,1BA$2.16
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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2.5
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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 $2,735.

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