Parker, Colorado
Parker property management with transparent pricing and local expertise
- Population
- 65,473 (2024 Census estimate)
- Average rent
- $2,099 avg. apartment rent (Sep 2026)
- Median home value
- $658,600 median (ACS 2024)
- County
- Douglas County
Parker is a Douglas County family market where the school district does much of the selling. The town’s 65,473 residents enjoy Douglas County Schools, a walkable Mainstreet downtown and the PACE Center for performances, and renters often arrive planning to buy in the same area later. RentCafe’s September 2026 average apartment rent was $2,099, and the median home value was $658,600 (ACS 2024). Yields are moderate, but tenants tend to stay, pay on time and take care of the home.
Employment is close by and growing. AdventHealth Parker is the town’s major hospital, and the Tech Center, Denver International Airport and the E-470 corridor are within a reasonable commute, which helps the town attract healthcare workers, airline staff and corporate professionals. Rueter-Hess Reservoir and the Cherry Creek Trail give renters the open space they moved to the suburbs for.
Parker has no long-term rental license or registration, so Colorado statutes set the rules. The local wrinkle is special districts. Much of Parker was built inside Title 32 metro districts such as Parker Homestead, Pinery West and Stroh Ranch, whose bond levies appear on the property tax bill and can meaningfully change your net yield, and most subdivisions also have HOAs. Housing is largely 1990s and 2000s two-story construction, so roofs after hail, furnaces, water heaters and sprinkler blowouts lead the maintenance list. We include those costs in every rent analysis.
What drives rental demand in Parker
- Douglas County School District
- AdventHealth Parker
- Mainstreet downtown and the PACE Center
- Rueter-Hess Reservoir and the Cherry Creek Trail
- E-470 access to DIA and the Tech Center
Parker neighborhoods and areas we serve
- Mainstreet / Downtown Parker
- Stroh Ranch
- Parker Homestead
- Pinery West
- The Pinery
- Clarke Farms
- Idyllwilde
ZIP codes served: 80134, 80138.
Local knowledge
What Parker landlords need to know
No long-term rental license
Parker has no rental license or registration program for long-term rentals. Colorado statutes govern deposits, late fees, pet deposits, notices and evictions. Verify with the town before buying.
Metro districts change the math
Neighborhoods such as Parker Homestead, Pinery West and Stroh Ranch sit inside Title 32 metro districts, developer-formed special districts that finance infrastructure with bonds repaid through your property taxes. They are separate from HOAs, and many homes have both. Pull the full tax bill before you set rent.
Newer homes, predictable maintenance
Most Parker homes date from the 1990s and 2000s. Roof replacements after hail, furnaces, water heaters and fall sprinkler blowouts are the main costs. HOA landscape rules make irrigation upkeep a lease priority.
Price to a flat market
Metro vacancy was about 5.7% in Q3 2026 and most Denver-area submarkets saw flat or lower rents year over year. Parker’s family renters are steady, but they compare carefully across Douglas County, so accurate pricing sets your timeline.
Sources: RentCafe: Parker average rent · Census Reporter: Parker, CO
Services
Property management services in Parker
Same published pricing in every city: 8% of collected rent, 50% leasing fee, no setup, vacancy or markup fees.
Full-Service Property Management
Full-service residential property management in Denver for 8% of collected rent. Leasing, rent collection, maintenance at cost, inspections, accounting and a 21-day leasing guarantee.
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Lease-only tenant placement in Denver: pricing, photos, showings, full screening and a Colorado-compliant lease for a flat fee. Keep self-managing with a 6-month tenant guarantee.
Learn moreMultifamily Property Management
Multifamily property management in Denver for duplexes, fourplexes and apartment buildings up to 50 units. Per-unit pricing, leasing, turnovers, maintenance and investor-grade reporting.
Learn moreCondo & Townhome Management
Rental management for Denver condos and townhomes. We coordinate with your HOA, handle move-in rules and rental caps, and lease your unit to screened tenants for 8% with no junk fees.
Learn moreMaintenance & Inspections
Rental property maintenance in Denver with a 24/7 emergency line, licensed vendors billed at cost with zero markup, and documented move-in, annual and move-out inspections.
Learn moreAccidental Landlord Services
Relocating, deployed, or can't sell at your price? Denver Rental Managers turns your home into a hands-off rental: pricing, tenant placement, management and Colorado compliance for 8%.
Learn moreParker property management FAQs
How much does property management cost in Parker?
Property management in Parker costs 8% of collected rent with a $139 monthly minimum and a leasing fee of 50% of one month’s rent. There are no setup fees, no vacancy fees and no markup on maintenance. HOA notices and metro-district questions are handled as part of management, not billed as extra administrative charges.
What are metro districts in Parker, and do they affect rentals?
Metro districts are Title 32 special districts, formed by developers and funded by bonds that homeowners repay through property taxes. Parker neighborhoods such as Parker Homestead, Pinery West and Stroh Ranch sit inside them. They are separate from HOAs, raise your carrying costs and should be factored into rent. Verify your levy on the Douglas County tax bill.
What does a home in Parker rent for?
RentCafe reported an average apartment rent of $2,099 in Parker in September 2026, above the Denver average. Single-family homes usually rent higher than apartment averages, especially four-bedroom homes in strong school boundaries. Treat these as averages; size, updates, lot and neighborhood amenities determine your home’s rent.
Who rents homes in Parker?
Parker renters are mostly families who want Douglas County schools, along with healthcare workers at AdventHealth Parker and commuters using E-470. They look for yards, garages, quiet streets and trail access, and many plan to buy locally later. Correctly priced, rent-ready homes generally lease within our 21-day guarantee window.
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