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Parker, CO

Area Guide

Discover the peaceful town of Parker just outside of Denver

Suburban Wooded Convenient Quiet

Located in the southeastern corner of the Denver metropolitan area, Parker combines suburban comfort with small-town character. Originally established as a stagecoach stop called Twenty Mile House, this growing community has evolved while preserving its historic roots. Parker's rental market offers everything from apartment communities to townhomes, with current average rents ranging from $1,599 for studios to $2,747 for three-bedroom homes. The rental market has shown slight adjustments recently, with modest decreases of 0.7% to 6.3% across different unit sizes.

Residents explore over 27 miles of paved trails and 250 acres of parkland throughout the community. The Parker Arts, Culture, & Events Center (PACE) anchors the cultural scene with regular art exhibits, theater productions, and concerts by local performers including the Parker Symphony Orchestra. The Cherry Creek Trail system provides outdoor recreation opportunities, while the Rueter-Hess Reservoir continues to develop additional amenities. Downtown Parker's Mainstreet preserves historic architecture, including the Ruth Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, alongside shops and restaurants. Located 23 miles from downtown Denver, Parker offers convenient access to city amenities while maintaining its distinctive community atmosphere.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Parker, CO is $1,512 for a studio, $1,711 for one bedroom, $2,091 for two bedrooms, and $2,798 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Parker has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,711/month
771 Sq Ft
House
$3,071/month
2,515 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,202/month
1,244 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Parker, CO

Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Northeast Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

292 Students

Pine Lane Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

791 Students

Prairie Crossing Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

679 Students

Gold Rush Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

672 Students

Mammoth Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

649 Students

Sagewood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

824 Students

Cimarron Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,116 Students

Sierra Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

779 Students

Chaparral High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,009 Students

Ponderosa High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,402 Students

Legend High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,228 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.