Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Thornton Neighborhood of Thornton, CO from $800 (41 Rentals)

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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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Riviera Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Apartments

950 W 103rd PlNorthglenn, CO 80260

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Greater Thornton, Thornton, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater Thornton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Thornton area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Orchard Hills, Senior priced from $989. Riviera Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Greater Thornton apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard Hills, Senior1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$989
Riviera Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Lakeside Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,045
View Apartments by Trion LivingAffordable 2BD2BR,1BA$1,068
Park 8811BR,1BA$1,071
Westbury ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,099
Reserve at NorthglennAspen1BR,1BA$1,099
Aztec Villa Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Carriage HillONE BEDROOM - CARRIAGE HILL1BR,1BA$1,105
Tuscan HeightsMonet1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Thornton, CO

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Thornton area is the $1.68 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Reserve at Thornton in the in the Northglenn neighborhood starting from $2,085. The second greatest value Greater Thornton apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Lakeside Villas starting at $1,500 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Valley View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Thornton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reserve at Thornton3x23BR,2BA$1.68
Lakeside Villas2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
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
View Apartments by Trion LivingB12BR,1BA$1.54
Oslo1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$1.70
Tuscan HeightsMonet1BR,1BA$1.66
Park 8811BR,1BA$1.74
Orchard Hills, Senior1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$1.62
Riviera Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Greater Thornton, Thornton, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Thornton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Greater Thornton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Thornton is under $1,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Thornton?

The cheapest apartment in Greater Thornton is Orchard Hills, Senior which is listed at $989, while the average apartment in Greater Thornton costs $2,567.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater Thornton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 40 regular apartments in Greater Thornton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Greater Thornton?

Cheap apartments in Greater Thornton have an average cost of $1,086 which is $1,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Thornton.

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