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Rental Market Trends in Thornton, CO

What is the average rent in Thornton, CO?

$1,517/month

Average Rent

731 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-5.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Thornton, CO is $1,517 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Thornton rent prices are 7% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Thornton, you can expect to pay about $1,531 per month for a studio, $1,517 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,816 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,447 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,531/month
614 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,517/month
731 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,816/month
1,008 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,447/month
1,287 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$758/month
0 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,897/month
1,076 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,516/month
1,473 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,937/month
2,085 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,749/month
1,402 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,231/month
1,170 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,666/month
1,684 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Thornton, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.2%, which averages out to $78 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Thornton, CO
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Thornton, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
70% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Thornton?

Based on current rent prices, The Summit at Thornton, Lakeshore Patios and Lambertson Lakes are the most affordable neighborhoods in Thornton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Summit at Thornton
$1,458/month
764 Sq Ft
Lakeshore Patios
$1,544/month
735 Sq Ft
Lambertson Lakes
$1,546/month
801 Sq Ft
Highpointe Park
$1,546/month
801 Sq Ft
Brookshire
$1,589/month
742 Sq Ft
Waterford Place
$1,610/month
709 Sq Ft
Eastlake Village
$1,612/month
771 Sq Ft
Woodglen
$1,612/month
771 Sq Ft
Greater Thornton
$1,676/month
742 Sq Ft
Kentfield
$1,683/month
841 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Thornton?

Based on current rent prices, Villages at Sunny Acres, Parkhouse and Kentfield are the most expensive neighborhoods in Thornton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Villages at Sunny Acres
$1,770/month
744 Sq Ft
Parkhouse
$1,748/month
744 Sq Ft
Kentfield
$1,683/month
841 Sq Ft
Idigo Creek
$1,683/month
841 Sq Ft
Greater Thornton
$1,676/month
742 Sq Ft
Eastlake Village
$1,612/month
771 Sq Ft
Woodglen
$1,612/month
771 Sq Ft
Waterford Place
$1,610/month
709 Sq Ft
Brookshire
$1,589/month
742 Sq Ft
Lambertson Lakes
$1,546/month
801 Sq Ft

Which Thornton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Thornton with the most apartments available are Greater Thornton, Villages at Sunny Acres and Parkhouse .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greater Thornton
$1,676/month
742 Sq Ft
Villages at Sunny Acres
$1,770/month
744 Sq Ft
Parkhouse
$1,748/month
744 Sq Ft
Waterford Place
$1,610/month
709 Sq Ft
Eastlake Village
$1,612/month
771 Sq Ft
Woodglen
$1,612/month
771 Sq Ft
Brookshire
$1,589/month
742 Sq Ft
Kentfield
$1,683/month
841 Sq Ft
Lambertson Lakes
$1,546/month
801 Sq Ft
Highpointe Park
$1,546/month
801 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Thornton, CO?

Because the average rent in Thornton is $1,517, you’ll want to make about $5,056 per month or $60,672 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Thornton, CO

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12170 Washington Center Pky,
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Odyssey

1769 Coronado Pky N,
Thornton, CO 80229

$1,005 - $1,558 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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Brownstones at Palisade Park

16893 Palisade Loop,
Broomfield, CO 80023

$1,510 - $3,110 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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Cortland Westminster

581 W 123rd Ave,
Westminster, CO 80234

$1,650 - $5,495 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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