
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CO from $600 (156 Rentals)
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9147 Beechwood Dr

1395 E 100th Ln

Orchard Hills, Senior

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Waterview on the Parkway Apartments

Odyssey

Junegrass Apartments

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Skyline

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Park 88

Creekside Place Apartments
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The Meadows at Town Center

Sierra Vista

Overlook at Thornton

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Crossing Pointe North - Age 62+ Living

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Avens Point

8701 Huron St

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Magnolia Ridge

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Avana Thornton Station

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Aztec Villa Apartments

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Village on Cypress
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Madison Park

Larkridge

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Village at Thorncreek

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Indigo Creek Apartments

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Promenade at Hunters Glen

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Avana Eastlake

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The Ridge at Thornton Station

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Hawthorne Hill

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Avena Apartments

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Cortland Covington Ridge
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Red Hawk Ranch

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Highpointe Park

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Parkhouse Apartment Homes

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North Creek

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Grant Row Lofts

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Broadstone Farm

833 E 98th Ave

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Fieldhouse

3242 E 103rd Dr, Unit 607

Carriage Hill
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Lakeside Villas

Summit Northside

Sunset Peak

10211 Ura Ln

Hadley

12267 Forest Way

9650 Huron St

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Lambertson Farms Apartment Homes

4245 E 119th Pl
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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 | $1,644 | $756 | $2,399 |
| Cheap Thornton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $640 | $2,915 |
| Cheap Thornton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $850 | $6,403 |
| Cheap Thornton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $1,123 | $6,749 |
| Cheap Thornton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,783 | $2,040 | $3,343 |
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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 View Apartments by Trion Living in the Cotton Creek neighborhood priced from $778. Caraway Apartments in the Valley View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $788. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thornton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| View Apartments by Trion Living | Affordable 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $778 |
| Caraway Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $788 |
| Tuscan Heights | Monet | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Estrella | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
| Vega | Atlas | 1BR,1BA | $1,098 |
| Village of Yorkshire | 1 BED/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Odyssey | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Junegrass Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,107 |
| Skyline | The Ashby | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
| Boulder Crossroads | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CO
As of July 12, 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 3x2-1048 Model at Greens of Northglenn starting at $1,576 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Eastlake 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. |
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| Lakeside Villas | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Greens of Northglenn | 3x2-1048 | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Aztec Villa Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Oslo | 2BD, 1BTH | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Village of Yorkshire | 2 BED/1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Larkridge | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Village Of Greenbriar | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Caraway Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Boulder Crossroads | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Tuscan Heights | Monet | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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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 Odyssey listed at $1,100.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thornton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thornton Apartment is $778 at View Apartments by Trion Living.
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 $1,180 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 Rosemont West 84th and starts from $1,460.
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