Studio Apartment Rent in Parker, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Parker, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $2,332 and +43% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Parker
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Parker
Compare Parker's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling | $720 |
| 2 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 3 | Clifton | $840 |
| 4 | Montrose | $880 |
| 5 | Cortez | $910 |
| 6 | Pueblo | $912 |
| 7 | Manitou Springs | $920 |
| 8 | Grand Junction | $1,008 |
| 9 | Rifle | $1,050 |
| 10 | Granby | $1,060 |
| 11 | Woodland Park | $1,090 |
| 12 | Greeley | $1,100 |
| 13 | Fruita | $1,110 |
| 14 | Evans | $1,160 |
| 15 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,170 |
| 2 | Cherry Creek | $2,130 |
| 3 | Morrison | $2,000 |
| 4 | Commerce City | $1,940 |
| 5 | Greenwood Village | $1,930 |
| 6 | Lone Tree | $1,880 |
| 7 | Thornton | $1,878 |
| 8 | Castle Rock | $1,870 |
| 9 | Evergreen | $1,860 |
| 10 | Littleton | $1,850 |
| 11 | Parker (this page) | $1,840 |
| 12 | Broomfield | $1,840 |
| 13 | Castle Pines | $1,820 |
| 14 | Meridian | $1,818 |
| 15 | Erie | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Parker.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Parker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek, CO | 4.7 mi | $2,130 | +$290 (+16%) |
| Meridian, CO | 9.2 mi | $1,818 | $-22 (-1%) |
| Castle Pines, CO | 9.7 mi | $1,820 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Lone Tree, CO | 11.7 mi | $1,880 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Centennial, CO | 12.9 mi | $1,795 | $-45 (-2%) |
| Greenwood Village, CO | 13.1 mi | $1,930 | +$90 (+5%) |
| Aurora, CO | 13.9 mi | $1,646 | $-194 (-11%) |
| Castle Rock, CO | 15.9 mi | $1,870 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 16.7 mi | $2,170 | +$330 (+18%) |
| Glendale, CO | 20.1 mi | $1,426 | $-414 (-22%) |
| Englewood, CO | 20.8 mi | $1,318 | $-522 (-28%) |
| Denver, CO | 21.9 mi | $1,714 | $-126 (-7%) |
Studio rent in Parker — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Parker?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Parker, Colorado is $1,840 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $2,332.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Parker?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,600 ($6,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Parker expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Parker's studio median of $1,840 is +43% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 82th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Parker rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 63 cities in Colorado with studio data, Parker ranks #53 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Parker?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Meridian ($1,818), Castle Pines ($1,820), Centennial ($1,795).