Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Thornton, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Thornton, CO rent rose 5.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Renters today are paying $50 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.5% month-over-month decline.

  • Compared to national trends

    Thornton rents run 20.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for renters in the region with 105 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Thornton rent for about $1,190/month, 1-bedrooms $1,279/month, and 2-bedrooms $1,858/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,545/month and 4+ bedrooms $3,125/month. Houses command a median rent of $2,714/month compared to $1,420/month for apartments, with houses making up 57.6% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Thornton

$2,295/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Thornton is $2,295 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Thornton

105

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Thornton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,420, whereas a house costs $2,713. 1-bedroom apartments in Thornton run $1,360 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,704.

Listings

Studio

$1,190

4%

25%

1 bedroom

$1,279

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,858

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,545

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,125

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,190

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,279

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,858

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,545

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,125

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Thornton, CO is 24% higher than the median rent in Arvada, CO.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Arvada

$1,850

increased by2%
Last year
Aurora

$1,800

decreased by1%
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$2,250

decreased by5%
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Broomfield

$2,402

increased by5%
Last year
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$2,573

decreased by7%
Last year
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$2,800

increased by1%
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Discover rentals in Thornton, CO

3243 E 94th Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thornton

Room in a large shared home, great neighborhood, friendly roommates!

3243 E 94th Dr, Thornton, CO 80229

1 bed

1 bath

$625

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
1202 E 100th Pl #LOFT - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Thornton

Room in a large shared home, great neighborhood, friendly roommates!

1202 E 100th Pl #LOFT, Thornton, CO 80229

1 bed

1 bath

$755

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
10211 Ura Ln #8-107 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Thornton

2 beds

2 baths

$1,394

$1,194

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.
Lakeside Villas - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

19h ago

8.3

Very good

Lakeside Villas

1300 Milky Way, Thornton, CO 80260

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,218–$1,575

Price drop

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

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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 $2,295 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Thornton?

Average rent prices in Thornton have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Thornton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Thornton is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 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 $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Thornton, with prices running about 16% lower than the peak month of August.

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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12953 Lafayette St, Thornton, CO 80241, USA
2504 E 127th Pl, Thornton, CO 80241, USA
9554 Milwaukee Ct, Thornton, CO 80229, USA
11972 Glencoe Dr, Thornton, CO 80233, USA
13271 Holly St, Thornton, CO 80241, USA
13401 Oneida Ln, Thornton, CO 80602, USA
13750 Garfield St, Thornton, CO 80602, USA
2444 E 127th Pl, Thornton, CO 80241, USA
2507 Rainbow Dr, Thornton, CO 80229, USA
3668 E 91st Ave, Thornton, CO 80229, USA
4738 E 95th Ave, Thornton, CO 80229, USA
4763 E 131st Pl, Thornton, CO 80241, USA
4845 E 117th Ave, Thornton, CO 80233, USA
5404 E 101st Pl, Thornton, CO 80229, USA
871 E 98th Ave, Thornton, CO 80229, USA
3537 E 141st Pl, Thornton, CO 80602, USA
4110 E 107th Pl, Thornton, CO 80233, USA
13827 Ivanhoe St, Thornton, CO 80602, USA
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5042 E 112th Pl, Thornton, CO 80233, USA