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Parker, CO

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Discover the peaceful town of Parker just outside of Denver

Suburban Wooded Convenient Quiet

If you’re looking for a tranquil, suburban part of town to settle down, the city of Parker is the perfect place for you! About 25 miles southeast of Denver, Parker has wonderful proximity to this happening capital city with its entertainment options, delectable restaurants, and thriving community.

In Parker, Colorado, you’ll appreciate shopping centers with major retailers like Target and Walmart Supercenter, along with various chain shops and dining options. Enjoy the fresh air at Salisbury Equestrian Park with an equestrian area, ball fields, playgrounds, and acres of open space – perfect for enjoying a beautiful day outdoors in mountainous Colorado. A wonderful variety of single-family homes and apartments are available for rent in this scenic reprieve.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Parker, CO is $1,582 for a studio, $1,721 for one bedroom, $2,169 for two bedrooms, and $2,659 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Parker has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,721/month
771 Sq Ft
House
$4,022/month
2,992 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,090/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,817/month
1,570 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

9
out of 10

Prairie Crossing Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

679 Students

8
out of 10

Gold Rush Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

672 Students

8
out of 10

Pine Lane Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

791 Students

7
out of 10

Mammoth Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

649 Students

7
out of 10

Sagewood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

824 Students

6
out of 10

Cimarron Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,116 Students

5
out of 10

Sierra Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

779 Students

4
out of 10

Chaparral High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,009 Students

8
out of 10

Ponderosa High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,402 Students

8
out of 10

Legend High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,228 Students

7
out of 10

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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 February 2025.