Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Simi Valley, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Simi Valley rent stands today

    Simi Valley, CA rent rose 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $3,670/month. Renters are paying $208 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat at this level near the city's peak from 2024-09.

  • Vs. national rents

    Simi Valley runs roughly 1.9× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros. The market is small with 59 total rentals, reflecting a more limited supply for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Simi Valley rent for $2,220/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,245/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,828/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,872/month. The bedroom rent range shows a broad spectrum of options for renters.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses command a median of $4,300/month compared to $2,806/month for apartments in Simi Valley. The difference in rent between houses and apartments is notable for renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Simi Valley

$3,670/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Simi Valley is $3,670 per month as of June 2026. This is 88% above the national average rent, or $1,720 more per month.

$2.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Simi Valley

59

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Simi Valley rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 5% 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 $2,806, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Simi Valley run $2,240 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,025.

Listings

Studio

$2,219

26%

20%

1 bedroom

$2,245

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,828

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,995

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$4,872

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,219

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,245

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,828

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,872

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

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$3,670
increased by88%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,200
increased by115%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Simi Valley, CA is 13% lower than the median rent in Agoura Hills, CA.

Discover rentals in Simi Valley, CA

941 Sunset Garden Ln - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Simi Valley

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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

$1,100

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

2318 Medina Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Simi Valley

SINGLE_FAMILY - Simi Valley, CA

2318 Medina Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

Meadowood - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Meadowood

1733 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93065

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,139–$2,837

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Apartment for rent

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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 $3,670 per month as of June 13, 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 5% since last year.

How does Simi Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Simi Valley is 88% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,720 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 $147,000/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?

Simi Valley's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,700 per month. These figures represent the current market conditions across Ventura County's rental landscape.

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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