Thornton, CO Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,910
1-year change
+1.1%
$21/mo
5-year change
+15.3%
$253/mo
10-year change
+42.9%
$573/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Thornton

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,244/mo0.0%
2016$1,317/mo+5.9%+5.9%
2017$1,377/mo+4.6%+10.7%
2018$1,434/mo+4.1%+15.3%
2019$1,497/mo+4.4%+20.3%
2020$1,536/mo+2.6%+23.5%
2021$1,613/mo+5.0%+29.7%
2022$1,847/mo+14.5%+48.5%
2023$1,881/mo+1.8%+51.2%
2024$1,951/mo+3.7%+56.8%
2025$1,900/mo-2.6%+52.7%
2026$1,875/mo-1.3%+50.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Thornton changed since 2015?

Median rent in Thornton, CO was $1,208 in 2015-01 and is $1,910 as of 2026-06 — a change of $702 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 +15.3% ($253 per month). The current median is $1,910.

What has rent in Thornton done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Thornton, CO has changed +42.9% ($573 per month). It is now $1,910.

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

Year over year, median rent in Thornton, CO has increased +1.1% ($21/mo). Current median: $1,910.

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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.