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property at 9341 Hoffman Way

$598

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$598

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9341 Hoffman Way, Unit 2

9341 Hoffman Way
ThorntonCO80229
property at 4763 E 131st Pl

$640

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$640

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$640

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4763 E 131st Pl, Unit 4

4763 E 131st Pl
ThorntonCO80241

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property at 9210 Meade St

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

9210 Meade St, Unit 4

9210 Meade St
WestminsterCO80031

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property at 10211 Ura Ln

$1,225

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$1,144
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$81

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$1,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10211 Ura Ln

DenverCO80260
property at 10211 Ura Ln

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10211 Ura Ln, Unit 9-106

10211 Ura Ln
ThorntonCO80260

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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 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
EstrellaOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$995
Riviera Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Boulder Crossroads1x11BR,1BA$999
Rosemont West 84thAspen RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,035
Park 8811BR,1BA$1,085
VegaCressida1BR,1BA$1,090
Lakeside Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Westbury ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CO

As of February 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thornton area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3660 W 90th Ave Model at 3660 W 90th Ave, Unit 3660 in the in the Parkdale at Hylands neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Thornton apartment is the Blackberry Model at Madison Park starting at $1,700 with a $1.56 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3660 W 90th Ave, Unit 36603660 W 90th Ave4BR,2BA$1.54
Madison ParkBlackberry2BR,2BA$1.56
Village of Yorkshire2 BED / 1 BATH Den2BR,1BA$1.71
Greens of Northglenn2x2-8582BR,2BA$1.56
Larkridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.70
Boulder Crossroads1x11BR,1BA$1.43
Lakeside Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Parkside1.11BR,1BA$1.66
Oslo1BD, 1BTH1BR,1BA$1.71
Riviera Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thornton

What type of rentals are currently available in Thornton?

There are currently 254 Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CO with pricing that ranges from $850 to $6,220. There are also 211 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Thornton ranging from $575 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Thornton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Thornton ranges from $575 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,675.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Thornton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Thornton range from $1,313 to $6,220, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $3,299. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,040.

Expert Rental Resources

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