203 Apartments for rent in Thornton, CO
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Thornton is one of Denver’s northern suburbs. In fact, the mile high city is just a hop, skip and a drive down Interstate 25, so a good deal of Thornton’s residents are commuters. Whether you’ll be one of them or not, you’re still gonna need wheels - hey, these are the suburbs, remember? The city itself is heavily residential but all of the creature comforts such as dining and shopping are scattered around generously, so no matter where you end up putting down stakes everything you’ll need will be well within reach.
Thornton's got somewhat of a random checkerboard layout, with malls next to vacant lots next to homes next to apartments. So look around, make sure your apartment's in a neighborhood with some walkable paths or sidewalks as you'll likely want to get outside in the sunshine and enjoy the Colorado mountain views! Both paths and views abound in Thornton, and even in the dead of winter, you'll find plenty of sunny days.
NoTho: Consisting mostly of newer sprawling residential neighborhoods. Most of the rentals you’ll find here are of the brand-spankin’ new “apartment home” ilk that come loaded with all the bells and whistles. Think granite countertops, resort-style swimming pools and fitness centers. Of course, they’re not “cheap” per-se, but they’re sure a lot less than comparable units in the Mile High City. Way out in the outskirts of town, you can still find the odd trailer or mobile home for rent if that’s more your thing.
SoTho: South Thornton is a bargain-hunter’s paradise. Small 1960’s tract homes in pleasant neighborhoods and revamped patio-style apartments make up the bulk of vacancies in this area and there are still plenty of deals to be had for would-be renters.
That concludes our brief tour of Thornton. Whether you end up on the south side of town or the north, residents-to-be should rest assured they’ll be paying less and getting more than they would in Denver. Why not put all that rent money you’ll be saving to good use - like a season pass to Breckenridge or Winter Park?
September 2019 Thornton Rent Report
Welcome to the September 2019 Thornton Rent Report. Thornton rents increased over the past month. In this report, we'll evaluate trends in the Thornton rental market, including comparisons to cities throughout the metro, state, and nation.
September 2019 Thornton Rent Report
Welcome to the September 2019 Thornton Rent Report. Thornton rents increased over the past month. In this report, we'll evaluate trends in the Thornton rental market, including comparisons to cities throughout the metro, state, and nation.
Thornton rents increased slightly over the past month
Thornton rents have increased 0.2% over the past month, and are up moderately by 3.9% in comparison to the same time last year. Currently, median rents in Thornton stand at $1,529 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,936 for a two-bedroom. This is the fifth straight month that the city has seen rent increases after a decline in March. Thornton's year-over-year rent growth leads the state average of 1.7%, as well as the national average of 1.5%.
Rents rising across the Denver Metro
Throughout the past year, rent increases have been occurring not just in the city of Thornton, but across the entire metro. Of the largest 10 cities that we have data for in the Denver metro, all of them have seen prices rise. Here's a look at how rents compare across some of the largest cities in the metro.
- Thornton has the most expensive rents in the Denver metro, with a two-bedroom median of $1,936; the city has also seen rent growth of 3.9% over the past year, the fastest in the metro.
- Over the past month, Littleton has seen the biggest rent drop in the metro, with a decline of 0.4%. Median two-bedrooms there cost $1,910, while one-bedrooms go for $1,509.
- Denver proper has the least expensive rents in the Denver metro, with a two-bedroom median of $1,365; rents increased 1.1% over the past year but remained flat month-over-month.
Many large cities nationwide show more affordable rents compared to Thornton
As rents have increased moderately in Thornton, a few large cities nationwide have also seen rents grow modestly. Compared to most large cities across the country, Thornton is less affordable for renters.
- Rents increased slightly in other cities across the state, with Colorado as a whole logging rent growth of 1.7% over the past year. For example, rents have grown by 2.5% in Colorado Springs and 2.0% in Fort Collins.
- Thornton's median two-bedroom rent of $1,936 is above the national average of $1,191. Nationwide, rents have grown by 1.5% over the past year compared to the 3.9% rise in Thornton.
- While Thornton's rents rose moderately over the past year, many cities nationwide also saw increases, including Phoenix (+3.7%), Austin (+3.2%), and Charlotte (+2.4%).
- Renters will generally find more expensive prices in Thornton than most large cities. For example, Phoenix has a median 2BR rent of $1,089, where Thornton is more than one-and-a-half times that price.
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