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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CO

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  20. Vega | Northglenn, Co Apartments - Vega
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $985+
    2 BEDS
    $1,399+

    Vega

    11801-11831 N Washington St, Northglenn, CO 80233
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  32. Building Photo - Carriage Hill
    1 BED
    $1,119+
    2 BEDS
    $1,497+

    Carriage Hill

    8901 Huron St, Thornton, CO 80260
  39. Building Photo - Odyssey
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    1 BED
    $1,200+
    2 BEDS
    $1,395+

    Odyssey

    1769 Coronado Pky N, Thornton, CO 80229
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  41. Building Photo - Summit Northside
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,200+
    2 BEDS
    $1,300+
    3 BEDS
    $1,900+

    Summit Northside

    300 Russell Blvd, Thornton, CO 80229
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Thornton at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,595
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5

School Rating

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Schools in Thornton
21

Some Transit

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Transportation in Thornton
50

Somewhat Bikeable

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Thornton, CO Apartments for Rent

Located 10 miles north of downtown Denver, Thornton combines suburban living with easy city access. Established in 1953 as Colorado's first planned community, this city of 141,000 residents has preserved its focus on outdoor recreation while growing into a modern Denver suburb.

Apartments in Thornton provide access to 81 city parks and nearly 2,000 acres of open space, connected by 80 miles of trails. The city's location along I-25 and E-470 offers convenient travel throughout the Denver metro area. Current rental prices average $1,599 for one-bedroom apartments and $1,909 for two-bedrooms. Local amenities include Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center, Thorncreek Golf Course, and shopping destinations at Larkridge Mall and Thornton Town Center.

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Getting Around Thornton

Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
50

Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
21

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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RIVERDALE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,463 Students
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Academy High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
420 Students
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Mapleton Early College High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
319 Students
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Rocky Top Middle School

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Grades 6-8
1,001 Students
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Century Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
827 Students
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Silver Creek Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
565 Students
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Prairie Hills Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
449 Students

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