Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Thornton, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Thornton, CO rent rose 16.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,282/month. Renters today are paying $160 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.6% month-over-month decline.

  • Thornton runs 18.3% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market relative to the national average with 104 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Thornton rent for about $960/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,300/month, 2-bedrooms near $1,828/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,618/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,064/month. This range reflects the variation renters face by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Thornton

$2,282/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Thornton is $2,282 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $352 more per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Thornton

104

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Thornton rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Thornton, CO

Average rent prices in Thornton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Thornton, CO

Rent prices in Thornton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Thornton is $1,603, whereas a house costs $2,749. 1-bedroom apartments in Thornton run $1,370 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.

Listings

Studio

$960

4%

23%

1 bedroom

$1,300

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,828

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,617

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$3,064

3%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$960

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,828

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,617

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,064

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

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.

How does rent in Thornton, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Thornton and Arvada by all bedroom counts and property types.

Thornton

Median rent price$2,282
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Thornton, CO is 34% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

Discover rentals in Thornton, CO

3243 E 94th Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thornton

1 bed

1 bath

$830

$625

Price drop

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

House for rent

Available Apr 7

9147 Beechwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thornton

Room in Thornton - $725/month

9147 Beechwood Dr, Thornton, CO 80229

1 bed

1 bath

$725

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

House for rent

Available Jun 1

1355 E 100th Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thornton

1 bed

1 bath

$745

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

House for rent

Available Jun 1

1395 E 100th Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thornton

1 bed

1 bath

$750

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

House for rent

Available Apr 7

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Frequently asked questions for Thornton, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Thornton rental market.

How much is rent in Thornton?

The average rent in Thornton is $2,282 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Thornton?

Average rent prices in Thornton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Thornton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Thornton is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $352 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Thornton?

To comfortably afford rent in Thornton, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Thornton?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Thornton average around $1,270/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,800/month.

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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