Rent in Thornton, CA
A 2-bedroom in Thornton, CA (ZIP 95686) typically rents for about $1,110 a month, with a range of $1,030–$1,190. Owner-occupied homes in San Joaquin County pay about 0.75% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $900 | $900–$1,525 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $960 | $960–$1,628 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,110 | $1,030–$1,190 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,252 | $844–$1,660 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,000 | $2,000–$3,368 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Thornton ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Thornton, CA?
- About $1,110 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,030–$1,190. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Thornton, CA?
- About $960 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $960–$1,628. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Thornton, CA?
- About $1,252 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $844–$1,660. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Thornton, CA?
- About $900 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $900–$1,525. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Thornton, CA?
- About $2,000 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,000–$3,368. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Thornton, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in San Joaquin County pay a typical 0.75% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Thornton rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).