Fieldhouse
12170 Washington Center Pky,
Thornton, CO 80241
$1,696 - $2,678 Total Monthly Price
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.
Explore the City
The Baseball Fields and Waterpark at the Community Park in Greater Thornton, Colorado.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Thornton, CO is $1,508 for a studio, $1,533 for one bedroom, $1,825 for two bedrooms, and $2,404 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thornton has decreased by -4.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,533/month
731 Sq Ft
House
$2,547/month
1,643 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,782/month
918 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,343/month
1,160 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Thornton, CO is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
46
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
21
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
50
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
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Grades PK-5
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Grades K-5
Prairie Hills Elementary School
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Grades K-5
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Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-8
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts
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Grades 6-12
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Grades K-12
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Grades K-8
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Grades K-12
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Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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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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Methodology
† 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 February 2026.