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Cheapest Available Thornton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Thornton, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Verandas Senior Apartments in the Serenade neighborhood priced from $1,215. PARKSIDE APARTMENTS in the Lakeview District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thornton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,215
PARKSIDE APARTMENTSStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Oakwood ApartmentsSilverleaf Oak: A31BR,1BA$1,300
Garfield Manor1 Bd/1 Ba U1BR,1BA$1,349
SCHOONER LANDINGSandpiper1BR,1BA$1,450
New Hope Senior Village Apartments 62 years+2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,452
Ridgestone Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,675
The LandmarkComfort and Convenience Meet at The Landmark!1BR,1BA$1,695
Pine ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
College Grove ApartmentsThird2BR,2BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornton, CA and Nearby

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thornton area is the $2.19 price per square foot Residence 8 Upgraded Model at Wolf Ranch Condominium Rentals in the in the Liberty Lane neighborhood starting from $2,706. The second greatest value Thornton apartment is the STARLING Model at Laguna Creek starting at $2,274 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Parkway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thornton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wolf Ranch Condominium RentalsResidence 8 Upgraded3BR,2BA$2.19
Laguna CreekSTARLING2BR,2BA$2.05
Palms at MoradaRoyal Palm2BR,2BA$2.07
Parkside ApartmentsThe Spruce2BR,2BA$2.19
College Grove ApartmentsFirst2BR,2BA$1.99
River's Edge ApartmentsThe Brook2BR,2BA$2.18
New Hope Senior Village Apartments 62 years+2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Clipper Cove ApartmentsWindjammer1BR,1BA$2.15
Oakwood ApartmentsSilverleaf Oak: A31BR,1BA$1.93
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Getting Around Thornton, CA

Walk Score®

18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thornton Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thornton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thornton Apartment is $1,215 at The Verandas Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Thornton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Thornton is starting from $1,452 at New Hope Senior Village Apartments 62 years+.

What is the most affordable Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wolf Ranch Condominium Rentals and starts from $2,706.

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