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Average Rent in Thornton, CO & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Thornton, CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,399/mo
Lowest Available
$2,138/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
5
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Thornton, CO
14 listed units across 1 building offering 3 bed units in Thornton, CO dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $87/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Ridge | Unit 512, Juniper | $2,681 | $2,539 | $142 |
| Magnolia Ridge | Unit 217, Juniper | $2,662 | $2,522 | $140 |
| Magnolia Ridge | Unit 417, Juniper | $2,637 | $2,497 | $140 |
| Magnolia Ridge | Unit I205, Alder | $2,012 | $1,915 | $97 |
| Magnolia Ridge | Unit 325, Birch | $1,831 | $1,735 | $96 |
| Magnolia Ridge | Unit F306, Cypress | $2,042 | $1,952 | $90 |
| Magnolia Ridge | Unit D301, Cypress | $2,057 | $1,978 | $79 |
| Magnolia Ridge | Unit 116, Birch | $1,837 | $1,760 | $77 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Thornton, CO
Compare average rent across Thornton, CO neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster 80031 | $2,131 | ▲ $74 | $1,737 | 1 | 13 |
| Thornton 80233 | $2,116 | ▲ $25 | $1,661 | 1 | 27 |
| Thornton 80241 | $1,861 | - | $1,528 | 1 | 23 |
| Denver 80260 | $1,746 | ▼ $14 | $1,160 | 2 | 19 |
| Thornton 80229 | $1,712 | ▲ $108 | $1,456 | 2 | 23 |
| North Westminster | $1,192 | ▼ $13 | $948 | 1 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Thornton, CO?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Thornton, CO is $2,399 per month across 2 apartment communities and 5 available units.
The most affordable option is Reserve at Thornton I & II starting at $2,138/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,399/mo.
Prices range from $2,138 to $2,539 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Thornton, CO
Rent Prices by Apartment in Thornton, CO
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve at Thornton I & II | $2,138/mo | $2,138/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Magnolia Ridge | $2,297/mo | $2,464/mo | 4 | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Thornton, CO
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$96,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,399/mo.
Comfortable income
$115,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,138/mo), you need to earn at least $86,000/year.
Median household income in Thornton, CO is $100,985 , about 12% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Thornton, CO
Overall prices in Thornton, CO runs above the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 105.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Thornton, CO's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,399 |
| Utilities | $628 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,497 |
| Healthcare | $730 |
| Other goods and services | $1,169 |
| Estimated total | $6,972/mo |
Population
142,878
Median household income
$100,985
Census median rent
$1,810/mo
Rent as % of income
32.6%
Median age
34.3
Mean commute
31 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Thornton, CO Apartments
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