Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Parker, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Parker, CO rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,719/month. Renters today are paying $64 less per month on average than last year, continuing a cooldown from the peak of $2,850/month in September 2025.

  • Parker is 43.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier metro areas with a total of 73 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Parker, studios rent for $1,838/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,538/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,068/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,450/month. The bedroom-tier rents show a wide range reflecting diverse housing needs.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Parker rose 9.2% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 2.9%. This indicates stronger demand or limited supply in the studio segment compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Parker

$2,719/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Parker is $2,719 per month as of October 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $819 more per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Parker

73

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Parker rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 6% 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 $1,795, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Parker run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,042.

Listings

Studio

$1,838

4%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,537

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,068

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,850

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,450

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,838

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,537

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,068

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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$2,719
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,310
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Parker, CO is 18% lower than the median rent in Castle Pines, CO.

Discover rentals in Parker, CO

19600 Clubhouse Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Parker

2 beds

1 bath

$1,473

Price dropped $100The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
19600 Clubhouse Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Parker

2 beds

1 bath

$1,641

The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
12931 Ironstone Way #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Parker

2 beds

2 baths

$1,700

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
19600 Clubhouse Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Parker

2 beds

2 baths

$1,737

Price dropped $100The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,719 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Parker?

Average rent prices in Parker have decreased by 6% 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 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $819 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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