Fieldhouse
12170 Washington Center Pky,
Thornton, CO 80241
$1,635 - $2,795
1-2 Beds
Thornton
Thornton, CO
Area Guide
You’re never far from the best of Colorado in this Denver suburb
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Located 10 miles north of downtown Denver, Thornton combines suburban living with easy city access. This planned community features 81 city parks and nearly 2,000 acres of open space, connected by 80 miles of trails. Residents can enjoy year-round activities at the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center and Thorncreek Golf Course. The rental market currently shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,597, with rates decreasing 2.7% over the past year.
Housing options range from apartments to single-family homes, with several communities near the N Line commuter rail stations providing direct access to downtown Denver. The city's location along Interstate 25 and E-470 offers convenient commuting options throughout the metro area. Established in 1953, Thornton has grown into a community of more than 141,000 residents. The city features shopping destinations like Larkridge Mall and Thornton Town Center, while its elevation provides scenic Rocky Mountain views and access to outdoor activities.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Thornton, CO is $1,516 for a studio, $1,502 for one bedroom, $1,794 for two bedrooms, and $2,438 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thornton has decreased by -4.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,502/month
731 Sq Ft
House
$2,338/month
1,530 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,883/month
1,179 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,376/month
1,316 Sq Ft
Transportation
46
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
21
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
50
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
565 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
484 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
682 Students
Public
Grades K-5
493 Students
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
449 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,001 Students
Public
Grades K-12
817 Students
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts
Public
Grades 8-12
478 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
827 Students
Public
Grades K-8
738 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,463 Students
Public
Grades K-12
817 Students
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts
Public
Grades 8-12
478 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
420 Students
Mapleton Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
319 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Butterfly Pavilion
- Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
- Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge
- World of Wonder Children's Museum
Military Bases
Airports
- Denver International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.