Studio Apartment Rent in Simi Valley, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Simi Valley, California as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $2,717 and +68% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Simi Valley
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Simi Valley
Compare Simi Valley's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Simi Valley.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Simi Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park, CA | 7.2 mi | $2,570 | +$405 (+19%) |
| Stevenson Ranch, CA | 9.1 mi | $2,540 | +$375 (+17%) |
| Agoura Hills, CA | 11.2 mi | $2,790 | +$625 (+29%) |
| Moorpark, CA | 11.5 mi | $2,110 | $-55 (-3%) |
| Calabasas, CA | 11.8 mi | $2,790 | +$625 (+29%) |
| Topanga, CA | 14.5 mi | $2,790 | +$625 (+29%) |
| Westlake Village, CA | 14.9 mi | $2,440 | +$275 (+13%) |
| Castaic, CA | 15.5 mi | $1,960 | $-205 (-9%) |
| Malibu, CA | 17 mi | $2,790 | +$625 (+29%) |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 18.7 mi | $2,332 | +$167 (+8%) |
| Camarillo, CA | 21.6 mi | $2,130 | $-35 (-2%) |
| Santa Monica, CA | 24.6 mi | $2,352 | +$187 (+9%) |
Studio rent in Simi Valley — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Simi Valley?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Simi Valley, California is $2,165 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $2,717.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Simi Valley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $86,600 ($7,217/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.63/hour at a full-time job.
Is Simi Valley expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Simi Valley's studio median of $2,165 is +68% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Simi Valley rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Simi Valley ranks #260 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Simi Valley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Moorpark ($2,110), Castaic ($1,960), Camarillo ($2,130).