
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Thornton Neighborhood of Thornton, CO from $800 (78 Rentals)
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1395 E 100th Ln

Orchard Hills, Senior

12663 Elm St

Junegrass Apartments

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Skyline

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Park 88

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The Meadows at Town Center
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Overlook at Thornton

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Village on Cypress

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Avens Point

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Crossing Pointe North - Age 62+ Living

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Madison Park

10211 Ura Ln, Unit 9-106

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Magnolia Ridge

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Avana Thornton Station
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Indigo Creek Apartments

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Avana Eastlake

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Hawthorne Hill

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Cortland Covington Ridge

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Avena Apartments

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The Ridge at Thornton Station

Carriage Hill

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Viewpoint Condominium

Hadley

10211 Ura Ln

12267 Forest Way

9650 Huron St

4245 E 119th Pl

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8741 Dawson St
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10821 Larry Dr

11000 Larry Dr

11000 Larry Dr

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11000 Larry Dr

11000 Larry Dr

8239 Cherokee St

900 E 112th Pl, Unit 1

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11680 Lincoln St, Unit Basement Apartment

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Tuscan Heights
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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 | $1,710 | $1,170 | $2,145 |
| Greater Thornton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $820 | $3,703 |
| Greater Thornton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,185 | $6,403 |
| Greater Thornton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,016 | $1,310 | $8,659 |
| Greater Thornton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,517 | $2,040 | $2,995 |
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There are currently 78 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 Tuscan Heights priced from $1,040. Rosemont West 84th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable Greater Thornton apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscan Heights | Monet | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Rosemont West 84th | Sycamore Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Vega | Atlas | 1BR,1BA | $1,098 |
| Karl's Farm Affordable Senior Apartments | Mesquite | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Village of Yorkshire | 1 BED/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Junegrass Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,107 |
| Skyline | The Ashby | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
| Lakeside Villas | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Westbury Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Thornton, CO
As of July 21, 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 3x2 Model at Reserve at Thornton starting at $1,763 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Villages North 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11680 Lincoln St, Unit Basement Apartment | 11680 Lincoln St | 1BR,1BA | $0.56 |
| Reserve at Thornton | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Lakeside Villas | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Greens of Northglenn | 3x2-1048 | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Indigo Creek Apartments | B4 | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Village of Yorkshire | 2 BED/1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Orchard Hills, Senior | 2bd 1ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| The Meadows at Town Center | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Oslo | 1BD, 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Tuscan Heights | Monet | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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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 $1,159.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Thornton?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Thornton is Tuscan Heights which is listed at $1,040, while the average apartment in Greater Thornton costs $2,727.
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 $569 which is $2,158 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Thornton.
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