Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Buckley Air Force Base, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Thornton

$1,800/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Thornton is $1,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $145 less per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Thornton

1,377

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Thornton rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Buckley Air Force Base, CO

Average rent prices in Thornton have increased by 6% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Buckley Air Force Base, CO

Rent prices in Thornton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Thornton is $1,560, whereas a house costs $2,797. 1-bedroom apartments in Thornton run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,149

-

24%

1 bedroom

$1,340

-

6%

2 bedroom

$1,850

-

3%

3 bedroom

$2,670

-

1%

4 bedroom

$3,350

-

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,149

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,340

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,670

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Buckley Air Force Base, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Buckley Air Force Base, CO

1623 S Fairplay St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Willow Park house for rent in Aurora

3rd bedroom

1623 S Fairplay St, Aurora, CO 80012

1 bed

1.5 baths

$650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Apr 17

2973 S Revere St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

The Dam house for rent in Aurora

1 bed

1 bath

$735

$670

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Apr 7

7609 S Quatar Way #NA - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Saddle Rock Golf Club house for rent in Aurora

1 bed

1 bath

$675

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

House for rent

Available Jul 15

2247 S Eagle St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southeast Crossing house for rent in Aurora

1 bed

1 bath

$675

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

House for rent

Available Jun 5

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Frequently asked questions for Buckley Air Force Base, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Thornton rental market.

How much is rent in Thornton?

The average rent in Thornton is $1,800 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Thornton?

Average rent prices in Thornton have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Thornton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Thornton is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $145 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Thornton?

To comfortably afford rent in Thornton, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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