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Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CO under $1200

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  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    101 East 88Th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80229
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    1 BED $1,075+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a rug
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    8901 Huron Street, Thornton, CO 80260
    1 BED $1,159+
  • A spacious living room with hardwood floors and a rug in the center.
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    13778 Josephine Ct, Thornton, CO 80602
    1 BED $750

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  • A living room with a couch, a chair, a coffee table, a television, and a guitar.
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    11759 Lavinia Lane, Northglenn, CO 80233
    2 BEDS $850
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and white appliances.
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    11759 Lavinia Lane, Northglenn, CO 80233
    2 BEDS $850
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  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    301 E Malley Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233
    1 BED $1,151+
  • A living room with a white couch, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining table with chairs.
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    10701 N. Pecos St., Northglenn, CO 80234
    1 BED $989+
    2 BEDS $1,156+
  • A kitchen with a fridge, a stove, and a table with a lamp.
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    13706 Legend Trail, Broomfield, CO 80023
    1 BED $950
  • A living room with a fireplace and a painting on the wall.
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    243 W. 80Th Avenue, Denver, CO 80221
    STUDIO $1,050+
  • A person is walking on a sidewalk in front of a building.
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    8775 Clay St, Westminster, CO 80031
    1 BED $1,051+
  • a living room with blue chairs and a round table
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    7401 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white dishwasher.
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    6981 Ash St, Commerce City, CO 80022
    STUDIO $895
    1 BED $1,085
  • A black refrigerator is on the left in a kitchen with blue cabinets.
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    7479- 7549 Pecos St, Denver, CO 80221
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    1 BED $1,001
    2 BEDS $1,049+
  • A kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets.
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    3650 W 84Th Ave, Westminster, CO 80031
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $850+
    1 BED $905+
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    240 Marble Street #104, Broomfield, CO 80020
    1 BED $1,195+
  • a crown on top of a coat of arms logo
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    205 Marble Street, Broomfield, CO 80020
    STUDIO $700
    1 BED $1,195
  • the logo of the dynamo team consists of a fire
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    265 Marble Street, Broomfield, CO 80020
    1 BED $1,000
    2 BEDS $1,100
  • a crest with a crown and the number
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    215 Marble Street, Broomfield, CO 80020
    STUDIO $800
    1 BED $975
    2 BEDS $1,195
  • a kitchen with a stove and a microwave and a refrigerator
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    7050 Pecos St #109, Denver, CO 80221
    1 BED $1,117+
  • A blue couch with a red tray on it in a living room.
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    8490 N. Sheridan Boulevard, Arvada, CO 80003
    STUDIO $1,158+
  • an apartment building with a sign in front of a tree
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    2740 Eliot Circle, Westminster, CO 80030
    STUDIO $895
    1 BED $1,095
    2 BEDS $1,195
  • a building with a sign on the front of it
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    2780 Eliot Circle, Westminster, CO 80030
    STUDIO $650
    1 BED $995
  • A living room with a blue couch and a fan.
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    1772 W 68Th Ave, Denver, CO 80221
    1 BED $1,100
  • a living room with a white couch and a black rug
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    2801 W. 70Th Avenue, Westminister, CO 80030
    1 BED $1,150
  • A living room with a white couch and a wooden coffee table.
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    5875 Poplar St, Commerce City, CO 80022
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    1 BED $1,025+
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Getting around in Thornton, CO

50 /100
Car-Dependent
23 /100
Minimal Transit
61 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 50, Transit Score®: 23, Bike Score®: 61

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Thornton, CO last updated?

Prices and availability in Thornton, CO were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Thornton, CO?

The best apartments in Thornton, CO are: The Ridge at Thornton Station, Red Hawk Ranch, Lambertson Farms Apartment Homes, Madison Park and Park 88.

What type of rental buildings are in Thornton, CO?

In Thornton, 27% of the residents are renting compared to 73% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 10% of Thornton’s rentals, 64% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 23% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Thornton, CO under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in Thornton, CO under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Thornton, CO, where the average rent is $1,106 per month, there are 129 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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