
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Thornton Neighborhood of Thornton, CO from $650 (66 Rentals)
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8778 Osage St

8701 Huron St

8741 Dawson St, Unit 101

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Skyline

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Park 88

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Overlook at Thornton

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Crossing Pointe North - Age 62+ Living
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Avens Point

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Magnolia Ridge

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Junegrass Apartments - Senior 62+ Community

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Avana Eastlake

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Avana Thornton Station

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The Meadows at Town Center

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Red Hawk Ranch

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Village at Thorncreek

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Village on Cypress
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Hawthorne Hill

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The Ridge at Thornton Station

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Highpointe Park

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Indigo Creek Apartments

Sierra Vista

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Madison Park

10144 Madison St

Carriage Hill

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Viewpoint Condominium

Hadley

4245 E 119th Pl

Reserve at Thornton

900 E 112th Pl, Unit 1

8661 McDougal St

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Vega

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11680 Lincoln St, Unit Basement Apartment

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Karl's Farm Affordable Senior Apartments
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Westbury Apartments

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Rosemont West 84th

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Tuscan Heights

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Oslo

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Webster Lake Apartments

10421 Pennsylvania St

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Keystone
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Greater Thornton, Thornton, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater Thornton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Thornton Studio Apartments | $1,596 | $1,235 | $1,952 |
| Greater Thornton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $650 | $2,972 |
| Greater Thornton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $1,202 | $4,133 |
| Greater Thornton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,110 | $1,624 | $8,745 |
| Greater Thornton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $2,891 | $2,891 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greater Thornton Neighborhood of Thornton, CO.
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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 Vega priced from $995. Karl's Farm Affordable Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Greater Thornton apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vega | Atlas | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Karl's Farm Affordable Senior Apartments | Mesquite | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Village of Yorkshire | 1 BED/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Skyline | The Ashby Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,169 |
| Rosemont West 84th | Aspen Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| Heights on Huron | 1 x 1 - Partial | 1BR,1BA | $1,197 |
| Aspen Park Apartments | Candlewood | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Tuscan Heights | Monet | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Park 88 | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,223 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Thornton, CO
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Thornton area is the $0.56 price per square foot 11680 Lincoln St Model at 11680 Lincoln St, Unit Basement Apartment in the in the Eastlake neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Greater Thornton apartment is the 2x2 990 sqft Model at Beacon House starting at $1,613 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Eastlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Thornton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 11680 Lincoln St, Unit Basement Apartment | 11680 Lincoln St | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
| Beacon House | 2x2 990 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Madison Park | Garnet | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Westward Heights | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| The Meadows at Town Center | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Park 88 | 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Westbury Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Orchard Hills, Senior | 2bd 1ba - 50% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Aspen Park Apartments | River Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Tuscan Heights | Monet | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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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 $1,223.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Thornton?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Thornton is Vega which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Greater Thornton costs $1,816.
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 36 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 $140 which is $1,676 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Thornton.
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