
Apartments for Rent in Thornton, IL (80 Rentals)


16340 Ashland Ave

1903 171st St, Unit 1903 171st Street 2

955 Elder Rd, Unit 1N

101 S Sycamore Ln

1808 W 187th St

219 N Park Dr

105 S Sycamore Ln

1144 E 160th Pl

27 W 155th Pl
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15010 Perry Ave

16439 Cottage Grove Ave

523 N Pleasant Dr

2051 Ridge Rd

1952 Ridge Rd

203 W 154th St

14605 Des Plaines St

16048 Halsted St

17306 Holmes Ave

3203 Oak Ct
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3133 Bernice Rd

18446 Torrence Ave

2303 Holiday Ter

17122 Roy St

18343 Oakwood Ave

15020 Woodlawn Ave

1015 E 150th Pl

14931 Evers St

14916 Langley Ave

14813 Evers St
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3014 W 163rd St

505 Madison Ave

1235 River Dr

1241 Arthur St

638 Calhoun Ave

12863 S Normal Ave

112 S Williams St

780 E 164th St

15962 S Park Ave

16054 Cottage Grove Ave
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447 E 192nd St

452 E Glenwood Dyer Rd

444 E Glenwood Dyer Rd

402 E Hickory St

Nugent Square

524-528 N Roberts Dr

514-516 Roberts Dr

436-440 N Roberts Dr

430-434 N Roberts Dr

406 E Hickory Rdg
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thornton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $995 | $995 | $995 |
| Thornton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $1,175 | $1,650 |
| Thornton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $1,437 | $2,300 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Thornton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,536 | $1,150 | $2,000 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,275 | $1,625 | $2,990 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,837 | $1,400 | $3,900 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Thornton, IL?
As of today, September 06, 2026, there are currently 80 available Thornton apartments priced from $995 to $2,300, with an average monthly rent of $1,841.
How expensive are Thornton Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 7 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Thornton on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,437 to $2,300 - averaging $1,984 for the location.
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