Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Simi Valley, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Simi Valley rent stands today

    Simi Valley, CA rent rose 15.1% year over year, with a current median of $3,685/month. Renters are paying $228 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak rent level this month.

  • Vs. national rents

    Simi Valley rents run roughly 1.9× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Simi Valley rent for about $2,121/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,196/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,843/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $3,950/month and 4+ bedrooms $4,995/month. The 4+ bedroom median is the highest among bedroom tiers.

Median rent

Median rent in Simi Valley

$3,685/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Simi Valley is $3,685 per month as of July 2026. This is 91% above the national average rent, or $1,755 more per month.

$2.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Simi Valley

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $2,665, whereas a house costs $4,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Simi Valley run $2,191 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,886.

Listings

Studio

$2,121

32%

31%

1 bedroom

$2,195

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,843

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,950

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,995

9%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,121

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,843

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

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$3,685
increased by91%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,860
increased by100%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Simi Valley, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in Agoura Hills, CA.

Discover rentals in Simi Valley, CA

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59m ago

8.8

Very good

Hidden Valley

5065 Hidden Park Ct, Simi Valley, CA 93063

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$865–$4,607

Price drop

Apartment for rent

941 Sunset Garden Ln - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Simi Valley

Apartment for rent

Meadowood - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

8h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Meadowood

1733 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93065

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,089–$3,019

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

3d ago

7.7

Very good

1873 Patricia Ave.

1873 Patricia Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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 $3,685 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Simi Valley?

Average rent prices in Simi Valley have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Simi Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Simi Valley is 91% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,755 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Simi Valley average around $2,180/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,730/month.

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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