Fieldhouse
12170 Washington Center Pky,
Thornton, CO 80241
$1,681 - $2,678 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Thornton, CO
What is the average rent in Thornton, CO?
$1,540/month
Average Rent
731 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.7%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Thornton, CO is $1,540 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Thornton rent prices are 5% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Thornton, you can expect to pay about $1,508 per month for a studio, $1,540 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,832 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,430 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Thornton, CO?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.7%, which averages out to $56 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Thornton, CO
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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21%
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70%
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9%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Thornton?
Based on current rent prices, Brookshire, Waterford Place and Eastlake Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Thornton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Thornton?
Based on current rent prices, Wyndmere, Villages at Sunny Acres and Pine Lakes Ranch are the most expensive neighborhoods in Thornton.
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Which Thornton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Thornton with the most apartments available are Greater Thornton, Parkhouse and Villages at Sunny Acres .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Thornton, CO?
Because the average rent in Thornton is $1,540, you’ll want to make about $5,133 per month or $61,596 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.
How does Thornton, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Thornton, CO to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.