- The Promenade at Hunter's Glen, Thornton, CO 80241$1,684+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 21 units availableThe Promenade at Hunter's GlenThornton, CO 80241New Today
- Hawthorne Hill, Northglenn, CO 80233$1,483+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 29 units availableHawthorne HillNorthglenn, CO 80233New Today
- Hadley, Thornton, CO 80229$1,430+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 9 units availableHadleyThornton, CO 80229Special Offer
- Parkhouse Apartment Homes, Thornton, CO 80023$1,750+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 33 units availableParkhouse Apartment HomesThornton, CO 80023New Today
- Village at Thorncreek, Thornton, CO 80241$1,439+ /moStudio - 3 beds · 54 units availableVillage at ThorncreekThornton, CO 80241Special Offer
- Summit Northside, Thornton, CO 80229$1,249+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 13 units availableSummit NorthsideThornton, CO 80229New Today
- Lambertson Farms Apartment Homes, Thornton, CO 80229$1,620+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 24 units availableLambertson Farms Apartment HomesThornton, CO 80229New Today
- Skyline, Thornton, CO 80229$1,170+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 34 units availableSkylineThornton, CO 80229New Today
- Sunset Peak, Thornton, CO 80229$1,383+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 16 units availableSunset PeakThornton, CO 80229New Today
- Lakeside Villas, Thornton, CO 80260$1,067+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 16 units availableLakeside VillasThornton, CO 802606 Weeks Free
- Red Hawk Ranch, Thornton, CO 80241$1,396+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 39 units availableRed Hawk RanchThornton, CO 80241New Today
- Avilla Eastlake, Thornton, CO 80241$1,823+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 3 units availableAvilla EastlakeThornton, CO 80241Special Offer
- Rio Platte Apartments, Denver, CO 80229$995+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 5 units availableRio Platte ApartmentsDenver, CO 802291 Month Free
- Park 88, Thornton, CO 80229$1,230+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 23 units availablePark 88Thornton, CO 80229New Today
- Creekside Place Apartments, Thornton, CO 80260$1,199+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 4 units availableCreekside Place ApartmentsThornton, CO 80260
- Village on Cypress, Thornton, CO 80229$1,466+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 20 units availableVillage on CypressThornton, CO 80229New Today
- Overlook at Thornton, Denver, CO 80260$1,250/mo1 bed · 2 units availableOverlook at ThorntonDenver, CO 80260
- Aztec Villa, Thornton, CO 80260$1,487/mo2 beds · 2 units availableAztec VillaThornton, CO 80260
- Waterview on the Parkway, Denver, CO 80229$1,450/mo2 beds · 2 units availableWaterview on the ParkwayDenver, CO 80229
- Avana Thornton Station, Thornton, CO 80233$1,506+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 40 units availableAvana Thornton StationThornton, CO 80233New Today
- Carriage Hill, Thornton, CO 80260$1,105+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 7 units availableCarriage HillThornton, CO 80260Price Drop
- Magnolia Ridge, Thornton, CO 80241$1,478+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 27 units availableMagnolia RidgeThornton, CO 80241New Today
- Crossing Pointe South, Thornton, CO 80233$1,313+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 7 units availableCrossing Pointe SouthThornton, CO 80233
- Village of Yorkshire, Thornton, CO 80229$1,100+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 6 units availableVillage of YorkshireThornton, CO 80229New Today
- 6211 E 122nd Dr, Brighton, CO 80602$2,750/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,857 sq ft6211 E 122nd DrBrighton, CO 80602
- 5270 E 128th Way, Thornton, CO 80241$2,700/mo4 beds · 3.5 baths · 1,668 sq ft5270 E 128th WayThornton, CO 80241
- 9323 Welby Rd, Thornton, CO 80229$2,595/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,400 sq ft9323 Welby RdThornton, CO 80229
- 12802 Jasmine St #A, Thornton, CO 80602$2,650/mo3 beds · 3.5 baths · 1,938 sq ft12802 Jasmine St #AThornton, CO 80602
- 885 E 98th Ave #1007, Thornton, CO 80229$2,500/mo2 beds · 3 baths · 1,822 sq ft885 E 98th Ave #1007Thornton, CO 80229$200 Gift Card
- 12824 Jasmine St #B, Thornton, CO 80602$2,600/mo3 beds · 4 baths · 1,870 sq ft12824 Jasmine St #BThornton, CO 80602
- 10374 Milwaukee Cir, Thornton, CO 80229$2,900/mo3 beds · 3.5 baths · 1,902 sq ft10374 Milwaukee CirThornton, CO 80229Special Offer
- 12903 Lafayette St #H, Thornton, CO 80241$2,240/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,311 sq ft12903 Lafayette St #HThornton, CO 80241
- 1430 E 78th Ave #5, Denver, CO 80229$1,700/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 950 sq ft1430 E 78th Ave #5Denver, CO 802291 Week Free
- 1520 E 78th Ave #4, Denver, CO 80229$1,700/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 950 sq ft1520 E 78th Ave #4Denver, CO 802291 Week Free
- 12955 Lafayette St #F, Thornton, CO 80241$2,050/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 1,085 sq ft12955 Lafayette St #FThornton, CO 80241
- 13710 Ash Cir, Thornton, CO 80602$2,995/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,951 sq ft13710 Ash CirThornton, CO 80602
Thornton Snapshot
Demographic highlights
- Per capita income
- $30,094
- Population density
- 5,428 per square mile
- Median household income
- $73,517
- Total population
- 145,835 people
- Median age
- 31 years old
- Square miles
- 26.86 square miles
- Percent renters
- 28%
Market highlights
- Median rent
- $1,774
- Median rent, monthly change
- 1.20%
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.
