Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Simi Valley, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Simi Valley rent stands today

    Simi Valley, CA rent rose 15.9% year over year, with a current median of $3,478/month. Renters today are paying $116 more per month on average than last year, with rent still 6.8% below the recent peak of $3,700/month in June 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Simi Valley, CA rent is 83.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. The city has a small total rental inventory of 61 units, reflecting a tight market.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Simi Valley, CA rent for $2,191/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,295/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,758/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,850/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,500/month. This range covers the main bedroom tiers available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Simi Valley

$3,477/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

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

$2.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Simi Valley

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Simi Valley rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 2% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $2,561, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Simi Valley run $2,288 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,766.

Listings

Studio

$2,191

No Change

15%

1 bedroom

$2,295

4%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,758

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$3,850

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,500

4%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,191

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,758

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

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$3,856
increased by103%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Simi Valley, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Agoura Hills, CA.

Discover rentals in Simi Valley, CA

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Apartment for rent in Simi Valley

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1d ago

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Meadowood

1733 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93065

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,987–$3,237

Price drop

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16h ago

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1869 Patricia Ave.

1869 Patricia Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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2d ago

Condo for rent in Simi Valley

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Simi Valley?

Average rent prices in Simi Valley have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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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