- 8199 Welby Rd #4203, Thornton, CO 80229$1,850/mo2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,088 sq ft8199 Welby Rd #4203Thornton, CO 80229View units
- 12824 Jasmine St #B, Thornton, CO 80602$2,600/mo3 beds · 4 baths · 1,870 sq ft12824 Jasmine St #BThornton, CO 80602
- 9845 Orangewood Dr, Thornton, CO 80260$2,295/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 1,161 sq ft9845 Orangewood DrThornton, CO 80260
- 10288 Milwaukee Cir, Thornton, CO 80229$2,995/mo3 beds · 3 baths · 1,689 sq ft10288 Milwaukee CirThornton, CO 80229
- 12850 Jasmine St #F, Thornton, CO 80602$2,300/mo2 beds · 3 baths · 1,312 sq ft12850 Jasmine St #FThornton, CO 80602
- 12917 Lafayette St #B, Thornton, CO 80241$2,200/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,085 sq ft12917 Lafayette St #BThornton, CO 80241
- 3242 E 103rd Dr #607, Thornton, CO 80229$1,844/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 906 sq ft3242 E 103rd Dr #607Thornton, CO 80229
- 10210 Quivas St, Thornton, CO 80260$2,495/mo3 beds · 3 baths · 1,248 sq ft10210 Quivas StThornton, CO 80260
- 9110 Gale Blvd #1, Thornton, CO 80260$1,850/mo2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,248 sq ft9110 Gale Blvd #1Thornton, CO 80260View units
- 12024 Leyden St, Brighton, CO 80602$2,395/mo2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,200 sq ft12024 Leyden StBrighton, CO 80602
- 12756 Forest St, Thornton, CO 80241$2,600/mo4 beds · 2 baths · 1,400 sq ft12756 Forest StThornton, CO 80241
- 11269 Holly St, Denver, CO 80233$2,300/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,826 sq ft11269 Holly StDenver, CO 80233
- 1183 Milky Way, Thornton, CO 80260$1,925/mo2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,200 sq ft1183 Milky WayThornton, CO 80260Special Offer
- 12804 Jasmine St #D, Brighton, CO 80602$2,100/mo2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,500 sq ft12804 Jasmine St #DBrighton, CO 80602
- 2817 E 103rd Dr, Thornton, CO 80229$1,300/mo1 bed · 1.5 baths · 1,678 sq ft2817 E 103rd DrThornton, CO 80229
- E 94th Ave, Thornton, CO 80229$2,550/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,609 sq ftE 94th AveThornton, CO 80229
- 2223 E 129th Ave, Thornton, CO 80241$2,670/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,704 sq ft2223 E 129th AveThornton, CO 80241
- 13610 Garfield St #C, Thornton, CO 80602$2,295/mo2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,216 sq ft13610 Garfield St #CThornton, CO 80602
- 12342 Milwaukee Ct, Thornton, CO 80241$3,400/mo3 beds · 3 baths · 2,056 sq ft12342 Milwaukee CtThornton, CO 80241
- 1003 Milky Way #1, Thornton, CO 80260$3,000/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,474 sq ft1003 Milky Way #1Thornton, CO 80260
- 12787 Ivy St, Thornton, CO 80602$2,600/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,458 sq ft12787 Ivy StThornton, CO 80602
- 9865 Lane St, Thornton, CO 80260$2,150/mo2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,161 sq ft9865 Lane StThornton, CO 80260
- 12704 Forest St, Thornton, CO 80241$2,550/mo3 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,625 sq ft12704 Forest StThornton, CO 80241
- 1355 E 100th Ln #1, Thornton, CO 80229$1,800/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 1,400 sq ft1355 E 100th Ln #1Thornton, CO 80229
- 12822 Jasmine St #A, Thornton, CO 80602$2,200/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,781 sq ft12822 Jasmine St #AThornton, CO 80602
- 7909 York St #B, Thornton, CO 80229$2,395/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,500 sq ft7909 York St #BThornton, CO 80229
- 9735 Dexter Ln, Denver, CO 80229$2,645/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,920 sq ft9735 Dexter LnDenver, CO 80229
- 12930 Grant Cir #A, Thornton, CO 80241$2,950/mo3 beds · 3 baths · 1,502 sq ft12930 Grant Cir #AThornton, CO 80241
- 13112 Grant Cir N #B, Thornton, CO 80241$2,400/mo2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,328 sq ft13112 Grant Cir N #BThornton, CO 80241
- 9048 Gale Blvd #1, Thornton, CO 80260$2,500/mo2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,248 sq ft9048 Gale Blvd #1Thornton, CO 80260
- 2507 Rainbow Dr #55, Thornton, CO 80229$2,520/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,764 sq ft2507 Rainbow Dr #55Thornton, CO 80229
- 12035 Monaco St, Brighton, CO 80602$2,000/mo2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,088 sq ft12035 Monaco StBrighton, CO 80602
- 12787 Ivanhoe St, Thornton, CO 80602$2,500/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,458 sq ft12787 Ivanhoe StThornton, CO 80602
- 952 Coronado Pkwy S #C, Denver, CO 80229$1,900/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 1,024 sq ft952 Coronado Pkwy S #CDenver, CO 80229
- 12023 Krameria St, Brighton, CO 80602$2,100/mo2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,192 sq ft12023 Krameria StBrighton, CO 80602
- 9727 Cherry Ln, Thornton, CO 80229$2,275/mo2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,481 sq ft9727 Cherry LnThornton, CO 80229
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.
