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Lakeside Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeside Villas

1300 Milky WayThornton, CO 80260
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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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$1,029 - $1,9421 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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11801-11831 N Washington StNorthglenn, CO 80233
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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
Riviera Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Boulder Crossroads2025 Special on 1 bedroom apts - Save $500/mont...1BR,1BA$999
Hilltop View ApartmentsSummitStudio,1BA$1,050
VegaBorealis1BR,1BA$1,069
EstrellaOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,078
Rosemont West 84thAspen RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,099
Lakeside Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Westbury ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CO

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thornton area is the $1.65 price per square foot Golden Currant Model at Aspen Park Apartments in the in the Eastlake neighborhood starting from $2,048. The second greatest value Thornton apartment is the Vista Model at Hilltop View Apartments starting at $1,620 with a $1.53 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aspen Park ApartmentsGolden Currant3BR,2BA$1.65
Hilltop View ApartmentsVista2BR,1BA$1.53
Lakeside Villas2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.61
Summit Northside2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
Larkridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Avens PointA1A1BR,1BA$1.70
Boulder Crossroads2025 Special on 1 bedroom apts - Save $500/mont...1BR,1BA$1.43
Caraway Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Village of Yorkshire1 BED/ 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.59
Riviera Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72

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Thornton, CO

Ranked #11

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Thornton, CO

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,215 at Village of Yorkshire.

What is the most affordable Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve at Northglenn and starts from $1,514.

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