Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Simi Valley, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Simi Valley rent stands today

    Simi Valley, CA rent rose 10.5% year over year, with a current median of $3,478/month. Renters today are paying $330 more per month on average than last year, climbing toward but still below the peak of $3,700/month seen in June 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Simi Valley rents run roughly 1.8× the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher-priced tier of California metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Simi Valley sit around $1,998/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,200/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,746/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rising to $3,800 and $4,200/month respectively. The bedroom tiers reflect a broad range of options for renters in this market.

Median rent

Median rent in Simi Valley

$3,477/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Simi Valley is $3,477 per month as of October 2026. This is 83% above the national average rent, or $1,577 more per month.

$2.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Simi Valley

65

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Simi Valley rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Simi Valley, CA

Average rent prices in Simi Valley have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Simi Valley, CA

Rent prices in Simi Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Simi Valley is $2,550, whereas a house costs $3,999. 1-bedroom apartments in Simi Valley run $2,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,765.

Listings

Studio

$1,997

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$2,199

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,746

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,800

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,200

9%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,746

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Simi Valley, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Simi Valley, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Simi Valley and Agoura Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

Simi Valley

Median rent price$3,477
increased by83%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,628
increased by91%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Simi Valley, CA is 4% lower than the median rent in Agoura Hills, CA.

Discover rentals in Simi Valley, CA

941 Sunset Garden Ln - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Simi Valley

1 bed

1 bath

$934

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1838 Poppy Dr #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Simi Valley

1 Bedroom with shared bath in Simi Valley

1838 Poppy Dr #2, Simi Valley, CA 93065

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
54 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

54

WOODSIDE APARTMENTS, Simi Valley, CA 93063

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1873 Patricia Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Simi Valley

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Simi Valley, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Simi Valley rental market.

How much is rent in Simi Valley?

The average rent in Simi Valley is $3,477 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Simi Valley?

Average rent prices in Simi Valley have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Simi Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Simi Valley is 83% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,577 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Simi Valley?

To comfortably afford rent in Simi Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $139,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Simi Valley?

January offers the best rental deals in Simi Valley, with prices running about 13.5% lower than October, which sees the highest rents of the year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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