# Thornton, CO rent prices by neighborhood: see where they're highest and lowest

> Median apartment rent in Thornton, CO is $1,851/mo across 6 ZIP-coded neighborhoods. See the choropleth map, sortable table, and rent trend over the last 5 months.

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Median overall rent across Thornton, CO's **6** mapped neighborhoods is **$1,851**, ranging from **$1,279** in **North Westminster** to **$2,048** in **Thornton 80233**.

Choropleth map of median apartment rent by neighborhood in Thornton, CO with street context. Lighter shades are cheaper, darker shades are more expensive. Pinch or scroll to zoom; drag to pan.

Median rent Under $1,533 $1,533–$1,812 $1,812–$1,889 $1,889–$1,943 Over $1,943 No listings yet Streets

## 3 cheapest overall

- [1 North Westminster](https://average-rent.com/city/thornton-co/apartments/?neighborhood=North%20Westminster) $1,279

- [2 Thornton 80229](https://average-rent.com/city/thornton-co/apartments/?neighborhood=Thornton%2080229) $1,533

- [3 Denver 80260](https://average-rent.com/city/thornton-co/apartments/?neighborhood=Denver%2080260) $1,812

## 3 most expensive overall

- [1 Thornton 80233](https://average-rent.com/city/thornton-co/apartments/?neighborhood=Thornton%2080233) $2,048

- [2 Westminster 80031](https://average-rent.com/city/thornton-co/apartments/?neighborhood=Westminster%2080031) $1,943

- [3 Thornton 80241](https://average-rent.com/city/thornton-co/apartments/?neighborhood=Thornton%2080241) $1,889

## All neighborhoods, ranked by rent

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| # | Neighborhood | Median rent | Buildings | Trend | 1-yr change |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [North Westminster](https://average-rent.com/city/thornton-co/apartments/?neighborhood=North%20Westminster) | $1,279 | 1 | | — |
| 2 | [Thornton 80229](https://average-rent.com/city/thornton-co/apartments/?neighborhood=Thornton%2080229) | $1,533 | 2 | | — |
| 3 | [Denver 80260](https://average-rent.com/city/thornton-co/apartments/?neighborhood=Denver%2080260) | $1,812 | 2 | | — |
| 4 | [Thornton 80241](https://average-rent.com/city/thornton-co/apartments/?neighborhood=Thornton%2080241) | $1,889 | 1 | | — |
| 5 | [Westminster 80031](https://average-rent.com/city/thornton-co/apartments/?neighborhood=Westminster%2080031) | $1,943 | 1 | | — |
| 6 | [Thornton 80233](https://average-rent.com/city/thornton-co/apartments/?neighborhood=Thornton%2080233) | $2,048 | 1 | | — |

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,816

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Thornton, CO over the last 3 months. Started at $1,862, ended at $1,816.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 1,862 |
| Aug | 1,832 |
| Aug | 1,822 |
| Aug | 1,825 |
| Sep | 1,838 |
| Sep | 1,870 |
| Sep | 1,872 |
| Sep | 1,899 |
| Oct | 1,885 |
| Oct | 1,765 |
| Oct | 1,831 |
| Oct | 1,777 |
| Oct | 1,711 |
| Nov | 1,816 |

[Full Thornton, CO price history and price cuts](https://average-rent.com/city/thornton-co/trends/)

## Compare Thornton, CO to nearby Colorado cities

Median 1-bedroom rent. Click a city to see its market.

Thornton, CO

$1,851

This city

[Westminster, CO](https://average-rent.com/city/westminster-co/): $1,577 5 km away

[Arvada, CO](https://average-rent.com/city/arvada-co/): $2,002 12 km away

[Commerce City, CO](https://average-rent.com/city/commerce-city-co/): $1,880 13 km away

[Denver, CO](https://average-rent.com/city/denver-co/): $1,938 18 km away

[Lakewood, CO](https://average-rent.com/city/lakewood-co/): $1,868 22 km away

## How these numbers are calculated

Each neighborhood on this map is a single ZIP code, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA boundaries. We label each one with the commonly-used neighborhood name where Google has one (for example "Downtown Austin" instead of "78701"), and the ZIP code itself otherwise. Each building is matched to its ZIP by checking whether its coordinates fall inside the boundary, not by comparing address labels, so a building in Thornton, CO only counts toward Thornton, CO's median even if its mailing address uses a different name.

Median rents are recomputed every 24 hours. We take each property's current floor-plan prices, group them by bedroom count, and take the median across every unit inside the ZIP. ZIPs with fewer than four current listings are hidden from the map until the data fills in. Better to leave a blank than draw a confident color from one floor plan.

For comparison, the U.S. Census Bureau publishes a Colorado median gross rent figure based on survey responses (the 2025 ACS), and Zillow's ZORI index publishes a smoothed monthly observed-rent estimate at the metro level. Both are useful long-run benchmarks but lag the live market by 30–90 days. RentCafe's neighborhood-level averages are similar in spirit to what you see here, but use a different smoothing window.

Want to dig further? Browse [every apartment in Thornton, CO](https://average-rent.com/city/thornton-co/apartments/), see the city-wide [price history for the last 5 months](https://average-rent.com/city/thornton-co/trends/), or read about [how the data is collected](https://average-rent.com/how-it-works/).

## Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Thornton, CO?

North Westminster is the cheapest neighborhood for apartments in Thornton, CO, with a median rent of $1,279 per month based on prices refreshed every 24 hours.

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Thornton, CO?

Thornton 80233 is the most expensive neighborhood for apartments in Thornton, CO at a median of $2,048 per month.

How much is an apartment in Thornton, CO?

The median apartment in Thornton, CO rents for $1,851 per month across 6 mapped neighborhoods. Prices are refreshed every 24 hours.

Where can I find the most affordable apartments in Thornton, CO?

The most affordable areas tracked are North Westminster, Thornton 80229, Denver 80260. Each has its own filtered listing on the Thornton, CO apartments page.