- 12903 Lafayette St #H, Thornton, CO 80241$2,240/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,311 sq ft12903 Lafayette St #HThornton, CO 80241
- 10211 Ura Ln #6-202, Thornton, CO 80260$1,600/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 810 sq ft10211 Ura Ln #6-202Thornton, CO 80260
- E 130th Dr, Thornton, CO 80241$1,900/moStudio · 1 bath · 750 sq ftE 130th DrThornton, CO 80241
- 9848 Orangewood Dr, Thornton, CO 80260$2,500/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 980 sq ft9848 Orangewood DrThornton, CO 80260
- 8701 Huron St #7-105, Thornton, CO 80260$1,600/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 825 sq ft8701 Huron St #7-105Thornton, CO 80260View units
- 1035 Milky Way, Thornton, CO 80260$1,000/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft1035 Milky WayThornton, CO 80260
- 8260 Clayton Ct, Denver, CO 80229$2,100/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 1,300 sq ft8260 Clayton CtDenver, CO 80229
- 12093 Eudora Ct, Thornton, CO 80241$2,300/mo3 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft12093 Eudora CtThornton, CO 80241
About Thornton
Area Information
Thornton provides a convenient balance of the best of city living and outdoor adventures. Located 10 miles north of downtown Denver, it's the closest city in the metropolitan area to the Denver International Airport. Thornton is also adjacent to Interstate 25, and about a two-hour drive to popular spots and breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains.
As the sixth most populous city in Colorado, Thornton offers plenty of in-town entertainment opportunities. There are 81 city parks that encompass nearly 1,000 acres, as well as 230 acres of open space. The Carpenter Recreation Center provides residents with two leisure pools, as well as gymnastics, dance and racquetball facilities.
If you're renting in Thornton, you can also become part of the arts scene. The Thornton Arts & Culture Center not only features frequent art exhibits and concerts, but also offers classes. Culture aficionados might also enjoy the opera, symphony or museums of nearby Denver.
Renting in Thornton, CO
Apartments for rent in Thornton are in high demand, as the rental market here is competitive. Availability is low, and average rental rates are slightly higher than the state average.
Thornton Nearby Attractions
- Water World: One of the largest water parks in the country, with 46 water 'adventures,' Water World is just a few minutes away from Thornton, in Federal Heights.
- Greeley 'Go-Cup Entertainment District': Colorado's first 'open consumption' district, where patrons may carry alcoholic beverages outside of bars and restaurants.
- Denver Coliseum: Just 9 miles south of downtown Thornton, this landmark hosts concerts and events throughout the year.
- Denver Zoo: This historic zoo is just 9 miles south of Thornton.
- Boondocks Fun Center: Located in Northglenn, the Center offers bowling, laser tag, arcade, kiddie play area, miniature golf, bumper boats and go-karts.
