There are as many different parrot prices as there are parrot species, or perhaps even more. Parrots range from the inexpensive parakeet which can be found in many places for as little as $10 to the rare and endangered $25,000 Hyacinth Macaw. Fortunately, with this broad range of prices, everyone that really wants a parrot to love can own one of one species or another. It is also true that price has nothing to do with personality because the $10 parakeet is a bundle of personality, intelligence and creativity, just as are the much larger species. Parakeets are also some of the most likely to learn to speak of all parrots.
There's more to owning a parrot than simply the purchase price. There is housing to be considered because every parrot deserves its own cage to call its home. It also requires medical care, food, toys, supplies and other associated expenses. So, just because you can find an extra $300 or so, don't run out and purchase a parrot without a great deal of consideration to the long-term impact to the parrot. Large parrots can live, in many cases where proper care if provided, 100 years or more. You are making a commitment much greater than spending a few dollars for the initial setup required. You are committing to the equivalent of having a child in your home that will never grow up beyond about three or four years of age emotionally. Parrots can be quite demanding and if you can't give yourself and your time, it is wiser to not spend the money on a parrot, but get another type of pet.
Parrot prices differ greatly from region to region. In the United States, Florida is a popular place for parrot breeders because of the mild winters, and prices may be a great deal lower there than, let's say, for a state in the U.S. where summers are short and parrot breeding facilities require heat most of the year.
First, you should determine the species of parrot that is best for your unique situation. Apartment dwellers are frequently happier with a small, quieter parrot such as a budgie or cockatiel than a large, loud cockatoo. The amount of time you have to spend with the parrot must also be considered because some species, especially cockatoos, are emotionally demanding. After you do your homework and choose a species, then you can begin shopping for the best price.
Pet stores are one place to purchase parrots, but because these shops have a lot of overhead their prices may be higher than if you go to a parrot breeder. There are many hobby breeders that have little or no overhead beyond basic parrot care that sell healthy, beautiful young parrots at great prices.
You want to find good price for a young parrot if you can make your purchase any way you wish. However, it is worthy of mention that there are many parrots that have to be re-homed each year because people too quickly purchase them and find they aren't real parrot people, abandoning them to shelters. Consider adopting a parrot that needs someone to love it before paying retail prices. Sometimes, however, a parrot will simply cause you to fall in love with it at a pet store, and in those cases, you will probably not be able to defend yourself against the love the feathered buddy that grabbed your heart.