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Thornton, CO Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Thornton?

The average rent for an apartment in Thornton is $1,851. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average Rent in Thornton, CO

Last updated July 2022
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$1,851 860 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Thornton?

The average size for a Thornton, CO apartment is 860 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

Thornton, CO Occupied Housing Units

12,842 or 27% of the households in Thornton, CO are renter-occupied while 34,026 or 73% are owner-occupied.

Thornton, CO Rent Trends

Average Rent Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Mar / 2020 Jul / 2020 Nov / 2020 Mar / 2021 Jul / 2021 Nov / 2021 Mar / 2022 Jul / 2022
Thornton, CO $1,450 $1,466 $1,424 $1,452 $1,476 $1,470 $1,606 $1,716 $1,706 $1,851
National $1,407 $1,415 $1,416 $1,406 $1,410 $1,418 $1,501 $1,596 $1,634 $1,706
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Average Rent in Thornton, CO By Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Thornton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Thornton are Berkley, where the average rent goes for $1,489/month, Sherrelwood, where renters pay $1,489/mo on average, and Twin Lakes, where the average rent goes for $1,489/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Federal Heights ($1,642), Welby ($1,793), and North Washington ($1,798), where the asking prices are below the average Thornton rent of $1,851/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Thornton?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Thornton are Westminster ($1,918), Commerce City ($1,950) and Derby ($1,981).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Thornton?

The most popular neighborhood in Thornton is Brighton, where there are 28 verified RentCafe listings with an average rent of $1,878. Next up is Commerce City, where apartments go for $1,950/month, followed by Westminster with $1,918 If you’re looking to rent in Thornton’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Northglenn, where renters pay $1,804 on average, and Welby, where the average monthly rent is $1,793.

Thornton | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.

Rent in Berkley is 21% lower than in Brighton

$1,489

Berkley rent is 20% lower than Thornton average

Average Rent $1,489
$1,878

Brighton rent is 1% higher than Thornton average

Average Rent $1,878

How Thornton Compares to Other Cities

City Average Rent
Denver $1,994
Aurora $1,737
Colorado Springs $1,553
Boulder $2,347
Lakewood $1,891
Thornton $1,851
Brighton $1,878
Littleton $2,063
Commerce City $1,950
Westminster $1,866
Englewood $1,948
Parker $1,971
Fort Collins $1,840
Centennial $2,090
Broomfield $2,016
Arvada $1,803
Castle Rock $2,118
Longmont $1,857
Greeley $1,407
Golden $2,171
Northglenn $1,804

Most Popular Apartments in Thornton

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The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Thornton apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.