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Lakeside Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Villas

1300 Milky WayThornton, CO 80260
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Park 88
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park 88

101 E 88th AveThornton, CO 80229
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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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Hadley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hadley

501 E 102nd AveThornton, CO 80229

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property at 2880 Eliot Cir

$1,054

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 1

2880 Eliot Cir

WestminsterCO80030

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Thornton, CO Local Guide

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. Midtown Plaza in the Valley View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $985. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thornton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Caraway Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$788
Midtown PlazaSTUDIOStudio,1BA$985
Orchard Hills, Senior1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$989
Riviera Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Boulder Crossroads2025 Special on 1 bedroom apts - Save $500/mont...1BR,1BA$999
EstrellaOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,038
Lakeside Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
Odyssey1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,055
View Apartments by Trion LivingAffordable 2BD2BR,1BA$1,068
Park 8811BR,1BA$1,071

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CO

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thornton area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3660 W 90th Ave Model at 3660 W 90th Ave, Unit 3660 in the in the Parkdale at Hylands neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Thornton apartment is the 2x2 Model at Reserve at Thornton starting at $1,499 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Northglenn 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.
3660 W 90th Ave, Unit 36603660 W 90th Ave4BR,2BA$1.54
Reserve at Thornton2x22BR,2BA$1.45
Meadows at Town Center - Newly renovated with in-unit washer/dryer!Look & Lease Fall Special - Get 2 months rent f...2BR,1.5BA$1.63
Greens of Northglenn2x2-8532BR,2BA$1.38
Larkridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Parkside2.12BR,1BA$1.56
Village Of GreenbriarTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.65
View Apartments by Trion LivingB12BR,1BA$1.54
Boulder Crossroads2025 Special on 1 bedroom apts - Save $500/mont...1BR,1BA$1.43
Orchard Hills, Senior1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$1.62

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $1,068 at View Apartments by Trion Living.

What is the most affordable Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greens of Northglenn and starts from $1,319.

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