Rent in Thornton, CO
A 2-bedroom in Thornton, CO (ZIP 80241) typically rents for about $2,207 a month, with a range of $2,169–$2,207. Owner-occupied homes in Adams County pay about 0.61% 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 | $1,861 | $1,751–$1,861 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,761 | $1,761–$1,831 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,207 | $2,169–$2,207 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,596 | $2,596–$2,846 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,683 | $2,683–$3,183 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: 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, CO?
- About $2,207 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,169–$2,207. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Thornton, CO?
- About $1,761 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,761–$1,831. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Thornton, CO?
- About $2,596 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,596–$2,846. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Thornton, CO?
- About $1,861 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,751–$1,861. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Thornton, CO?
- About $2,683 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,683–$3,183. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Thornton, CO?
- Owner-occupied homes in Adams County pay a typical 0.61% 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?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).