Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Average rent in
Thornton, CO

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Thornton, CO is $1,885. This is -1%, or $16, lower than the national average.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,885

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

77

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Thornton, CO is $1,885. This is -1%, or $16, lower than the national average.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
30%
28%
35%
6%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

73%
27%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Thornton, CO

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Thornton, CO have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 5% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Thornton, CO

The monthly rent for an apartment in Thornton, CO is $1,474. A 1-bedroom apartment in Thornton, CO costs about $1,235 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,565. Houses for rent in Thornton, CO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,637.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,232

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,699

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,899

5%

2%

Studio

$1,115

2%

48%

Studio

Average rent

$1,115

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

48%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,232

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,899

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Thornton, 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.

Compare rent prices in Thornton, CO to other cities

Median rent prices in Thornton, CO for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arvada, CO.

Thornton

Median rent price$1,885
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,812
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Thornton, CO is 4% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

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Discover rentals in Thornton, CO

3765 Woodglen Boulevard - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$850

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 Aug 19

10211 Ura Ln #6208 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Thornton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,230

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

Condo for rent

Available Nov 4

1769 Coronado Pkwy N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Thornton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

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

Apartment for rent

North Creek - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.3

Very good

North Creek

700 W 91st Ave, Thornton, CO 80260

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,362–$1,706

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

747 West 96th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

747 West 96th Avenue

747 W 96th Ave, Thornton, CO 80260

3 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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

Apartment for rent

1300 Milky Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Thornton

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

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

Apartment for rent

Sunset Peak - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4h ago

8.5

Very good

Sunset Peak

475 Russell Blvd, Thornton, CO 80229

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,409–$4,210

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

12801 Lafayette St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Thornton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,699

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

Apartment for rent