Thornton, CO Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,894
1-year change
-0.5%
$-10/mo
5-year change
+7.8%
$137/mo
10-year change
+39.8%
$539/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Thornton

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,264/mo—0.0%
2016$1,334/mo+5.5%+5.5%
2017$1,396/mo+4.6%+10.4%
2018$1,451/mo+3.9%+14.8%
2019$1,516/mo+4.5%+19.9%
2020$1,555/mo+2.6%+23.0%
2021$1,635/mo+5.1%+29.4%
2022$1,865/mo+14.1%+47.5%
2023$1,899/mo+1.8%+50.2%
2024$1,969/mo+3.7%+55.8%
2025$1,925/mo-2.2%+52.3%
2026$1,893/mo-1.7%+49.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Thornton changed since 2015?

Median rent in Thornton, CO was $1,216 in 2015-01 and is $1,894 as of 2026-09 — a change of $678 per month over 11 years.

How much has Thornton rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Thornton, CO has changed +7.8% ($137 per month). The current median is $1,894.

What has rent in Thornton done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Thornton, CO has changed +39.8% ($539 per month). It is now $1,894.

Is rent in Thornton going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Thornton, CO has decreased -0.5% ($-10/mo). Current median: $1,894.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.