Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Parker, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Parker rent stands today

    Parker, CO rent slipped 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,730/month. Renters today are paying $104 less per month on average than last year despite a 1.5% month-over-month increase in September 2026.

  • Parker rents run roughly 1.4 times the $1,900/month national median, placing the city in a higher price tier relative to many metros. With 85 total rentals, Parker offers a smaller market with a predominance of houses.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Parker rent for $1,604/month and 1-bedrooms for $1,557/month, while 2-bedrooms sit at $2,095/month and 3-bedrooms at $2,900/month. Houses command a median of $3,222/month, compared to $1,825/month for apartments, reflecting the city's inventory where houses make up 72.5% of rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Parker

$2,730/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Parker is $2,730 per month as of September 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $830 more per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Parker

85

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Parker rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Parker, CO

Average rent prices in Parker have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Parker, CO

Rent prices in Parker vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Parker is $1,825, whereas a house costs $3,222. 1-bedroom apartments in Parker run $1,580 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,125.

Listings

Studio

$1,604

4%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,557

No Change

17%

2 bedroom

$2,095

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,900

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,500

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,604

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,557

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Parker, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Parker, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Parker and Castle Pines by all bedroom counts and property types.

Parker

Median rent price$2,730
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Parker, CO is 3% lower than the median rent in Castle Pines, CO.

Discover rentals in Parker, CO

16234 Willowstone St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Parker

1 bed

1 bath

$850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Aug 18

16410 Martingale Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Parker

Room in shared home w/ Hot Tub | 30-Day Min

16410 Martingale Dr, Parker, CO 80134

1 bed

1 bath

$950

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Aug 31

Stone Canyon Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Stone Canyon Apartments

19255 Cottonwood Dr, Parker, CO 80138

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,600–$1,955

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 6

19600 Clubhouse Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Parker

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Parker, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Parker rental market.

How much is rent in Parker?

The average rent in Parker is $2,730 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Parker?

Average rent prices in Parker have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Parker rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Parker is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $830 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Parker?

To comfortably afford rent in Parker, you'd need to earn approximately $109,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Parker?

January offers the lowest rents in Parker, running about 19% cheaper than August's peak prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear savings opportunities for renters who can time their search for winter months.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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