Thornton, CO Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Thornton is $1,476, a 1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,466.
Average Rent in Thornton, CO
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,476 | 1% | 853 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Thornton, CO apartment is 853 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Thornton, CO Apartment Rent Ranges
- $701-$1,0002%
- $1,001-$1,50056%
- $1,501-$2,00039%
- > $2,0003%
Thornton, CO Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households27%
- Owner-occupied Households72%
12,768 or 27% of the households in Thornton, CO are renter-occupied while 32,908 or 72% are owner-occupied.
Thornton, CO Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Mar / 2020 | Jul / 2020 | Feb / 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton, CO | $1,325 | $1,327 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $1,450 | $1,466 | $1,424 | $1,452 | $1,476 |
| National | $1,311 | $1,342 | $1,351 | $1,356 | $1,388 | $1,395 | $1,397 | $1,389 | $1,392 |
Average Rent in Thornton, CO By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Derby | $1,622 |
| Westminster | $1,567 |
| Shaw Heights | $1,550 |
| Commerce City | $1,547 |
| Brighton | $1,532 |
| North Washington | $1,496 |
| Welby | $1,460 |
| Northglenn | $1,443 |
| Federal Heights | $1,396 |
| Berkley | $1,247 |
| Sherrelwood | $1,247 |
| Twin Lakes | $1,247 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Thornton are Berkley, where the average rent goes for $1,247/month, Sherrelwood, where renters pay $1,247/mo on average, and Twin Lakes, where the average rent goes for $1,247/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Federal Heights ($1,396), Northglenn ($1,443), and Welby ($1,460), where the asking prices are below the average Thornton rent of $1,476/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Thornton are Shaw Heights ($1,550), Westminster ($1,567) and Derby ($1,622).
The most popular neighborhood in Thornton is Westminster, where there are 16 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $1,567. Next up is Northglenn, where apartments go for $1,443/month, followed by Brighton with $1,532 If you’re looking to rent in Thornton’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Commerce City, where renters pay $1,547 on average, and Berkley, where the average monthly rent is $1,247.
Thornton | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Berkley is 19% lower than in Brighton
Berkley rent is 16% lower than Thornton average
| Average Rent | $1,247 |
|---|
Brighton rent is 4% higher than Thornton average
| Average Rent | $1,532 |
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How Thornton Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | $1,631 | -2% |
| Boulder | $1,911 | -2% |
| Colorado Springs | $1,281 | 6% |
| Aurora | $1,360 | 1% |
| Fort Collins | $1,549 | 1% |
| Lakewood | $1,493 | -2% |
| Westminster | $1,490 | -1% |
| Thornton | $1,476 | 1% |
| Arvada | $1,451 | n/a |
| Longmont | $1,504 | 2% |
| Wheat Ridge | $1,386 | -1% |
For more information about the Thornton rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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