
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Thornton, KY from $600 (40 Rentals)
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Twin Oaks Apartments

The Place at Slate Creek

Century Square Apartments

East Court Apartments

Stoneview Homes

Bloomingdale Terrace

Mountain View Apartments
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Legacy Kingsport

Oakbrook

Providence Place

Holston View

Allandale Falls

Landings on Silverlake

Willow Run

The Villas at River Bend
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Cross Creek

Pickens Bridge Village

Shelby Heights

Stafford Street Village

The Villas at Lavinder Lane

The Villas at Island Road

Bridgewater Retreat

The Village at Twin Hills
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Country Shores Apartments

Promise Landing Apartments

The Villas at Boone Ridge

Bristol Square

Retreat at Meadowview

941 Chadwick Dr

Meadowlark Apartments

2025 Sherwood Rd
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Rustic Way Apartments

122 E Main St

Moreland Drive Apartments

131 Lancelot Ct

Old Gray Manor

Stonybrook Apartments

1300-1330 Windsor Ave

837 Kentucky Ave SW
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Thornton, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thornton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,115 | $606 | $2,100 |
| Thornton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $649 | $3,400 |
| Thornton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $950 | $2,326 |
| Thornton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $1,799 | $2,099 |
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Cheapest Available Thornton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Thornton, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Place at Slate Creek priced from $700. Century Square Apartments in the Outer Bristol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thornton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Place at Slate Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Century Square Apartments | Century 1B 1B Medium | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| East Court Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Stoneview Homes | 1 Bed 720 SF | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Mountain View Apartments | MVA305 | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Legacy Kingsport | One Bedroom newly renovated units - 575 SF | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Oakbrook | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
| Landings on Silverlake | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Moreland Drive Apartments | Moreland 2B 1B | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Shelby Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornton, KY and Nearby
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thornton area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 60 Model at Beason Well Apartments in the in the Town Of Kingsport neighborhood starting from $1,123. The second greatest value Thornton apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Oakbrook starting at $900 with a $0.90 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Thornton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beason Well Apartments | 3 Bedroom 60 | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Oakbrook | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Moreland Drive Apartments | Moreland 2B 1B | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Allandale Falls | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Kingsport Crossing | 2 bed x 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Village at Twin Hills | TwinHills 1B 1.5B G | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| Mountain View Apartments | MVA305 | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| East Court Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Stoneview Homes | 1 Bed 720 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| The Place at Slate Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thornton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thornton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thornton Apartment is $700 at The Place at Slate Creek.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Thornton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Thornton is starting from $800 at The Place at Slate Creek.
What is the most affordable Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Beason Well Apartments and starts from $1,123.
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