
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CO from $700 (119 Rentals)
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10144 Madison St

1881 E 84th Ave

10555 Albion St

1202 E 100th Pl

1395 E 100th Ln

Orchard Hills, Senior

Odyssey

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8778 Osage St

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Overlook at Thornton

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Crossing Pointe North - Age 62+ Living

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The Meadows at Town Center

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Reserve at Thornton

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Magnolia Ridge
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Indigo Creek Apartments

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Avens Point

Hawthorne Hill

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Village at Thorncreek

Larkridge

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Madison Park

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Avana Eastlake

Promenade at Hunters Glen

Highpointe Park

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Village on Cypress
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North Creek

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707 W 96th Ave, Unit 30

Carriage Hill

Lakeside Villas

Summit Northside

Park 88

707 W 96th Ave

Hadley

10211 Ura Ln

8701 Huron St
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Sunset Peak

11000 Larry Dr

10821 Larry Dr

2708 W 98th Dr

7777 Umatilla St

7618 Umatilla St

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The Landing at Greyhound Park

482 W 80th Ave

7545 Turner Dr, Unit Turner Drive

2282 E 111th Dr
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Thornton, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thornton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Thornton Studio Apartments | $1,676 | $756 | $2,549 |
| Cheap Thornton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $730 | $3,543 |
| Cheap Thornton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,071 | $922 | $5,718 |
| Cheap Thornton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,824 | $1,123 | $6,749 |
| Cheap Thornton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,751 | $2,040 | $3,338 |
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Cheapest Available Thornton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Thornton, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Caraway Apartments in the Valley View neighborhood priced from $788. Hilltop View Apartments in the Valley View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thornton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caraway Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $788 |
| Hilltop View Apartments | Perch Loft | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
| View Apartments by Trion Living | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $922 |
| Midtown Plaza | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Village Of Greenbriar | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Karl's Farm Affordable Senior Apartments | Mesquite | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Estrella | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,007 |
| Rosemont West 84th | Sycamore Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Odyssey | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Skyline | The Ashby | 1BR,1BA | $1,094 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CO
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thornton area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lakeside Villas in the in the Valley View neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Thornton apartment is the 707 W 96th Ave Model at 707 W 96th Ave, Unit 30 starting at $1,500 with a $1.75 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Villas | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| 707 W 96th Ave, Unit 30 | 707 W 96th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Park Place on 92nd Apartments | Two Bedrooms, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Village of Yorkshire | 2 BED/1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Larkridge | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Riviera Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Caraway Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Boulder Crossroads | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Oslo | 1BD, 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Tuscan Heights | Monet | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Thornton, COPopulation: 139,436
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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 Midtown Plaza listed at $985.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thornton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thornton Apartment is $788 at Caraway 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 $850 at Hilltop View Apartments.
What is the most affordable Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Creekside Place Apartments and starts from $1,599.
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