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Rental Market Trends in Thornton, CO

What is the average rent in Thornton, CO?

$1,535/month

Average Rent

731 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Thornton, CO is $1,535 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Thornton rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Thornton, you can expect to pay about $1,496 per month for a studio, $1,535 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,851 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,514 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,496/month
614 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,535/month
731 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,851/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,514/month
1,284 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$885/month
0 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,905/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,647/month
1,629 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,934/month
2,275 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,307/month
568 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,862/month
1,037 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,280/month
1,162 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,561/month
1,632 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Thornton, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.2%, which averages out to $34 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Thornton, CO
Last Updated October 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Thornton, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
3% $700 - $1,000/month
15% $1,001 - $1,500/month
68% $1,501 - $2,000/month
15% 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, Broadstone and North Haven are the most affordable neighborhoods in Thornton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Summit at Thornton
$1,363/month
724 Sq Ft
Broadstone
$1,403/month
732 Sq Ft
North Haven
$1,438/month
695 Sq Ft
Thornton Meadows
$1,438/month
695 Sq Ft
Walton Heath
$1,567/month
780 Sq Ft
Wadley Farms II
$1,580/month
736 Sq Ft
North Hills
$1,594/month
808 Sq Ft
Parkhouse
$1,637/month
743 Sq Ft
Kentfield
$1,649/month
842 Sq Ft
Idigo Creek
$1,649/month
842 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Thornton?

Based on current rent prices, Eastlake Village, Woodglen and Brookshire are the most expensive neighborhoods in Thornton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Eastlake Village
$2,149/month
782 Sq Ft
Woodglen
$2,149/month
782 Sq Ft
Brookshire
$1,899/month
749 Sq Ft
Villages at Sunny Acres
$1,812/month
751 Sq Ft
Wyndmere
$1,793/month
756 Sq Ft
Colony Glen
$1,793/month
756 Sq Ft
Waterford Place
$1,793/month
717 Sq Ft
Pine Lakes Ranch
$1,696/month
759 Sq Ft
Greater Thornton
$1,691/month
738 Sq Ft
Riverdale Heights
$1,672/month
781 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
$1,691/month
738 Sq Ft
Villages at Sunny Acres
$1,812/month
751 Sq Ft
Parkhouse
$1,637/month
743 Sq Ft
Wadley Farms II
$1,580/month
736 Sq Ft
Waterford Place
$1,793/month
717 Sq Ft
Walton Heath
$1,567/month
780 Sq Ft
The Summit at Thornton
$1,363/month
724 Sq Ft
North Hills
$1,594/month
808 Sq Ft
Brookshire
$1,899/month
749 Sq Ft
Eastlake Village
$2,149/month
782 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 $1,535, you’ll want to make about $5,116 per month or $61,392 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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Fieldhouse

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12170 Washington Center Pky,
Thornton, CO 80241

$1,690 - $2,959

1-2 Beds

Odyssey

Odyssey

1769 Coronado Pky N,
Thornton, CO 80229

$1,115 - $1,718

Studio - 2 Beds

Brownstones at Palisade Park

Brownstones at Palisade Park

16893 Palisade Loop,
Broomfield, CO 80023

$1,495 - $3,145

1-3 Beds

Rosemont West 84th

Rosemont West 84th

1327 W 84th Ave,
Federal Heights, CO 80260

$1,085 - $1,965

Studio - 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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