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Simsbury

·10th most expensive in Connecticut·Simsbury rents are up 12.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,615/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$650
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Simsbury · $2,615
More expensive than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
44% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,615/mo, rent takes about 44% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$105,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Simsbury's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,380/yr
At $2,615/mo median
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Rents are up 12.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.3% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Simsbury is $2,615/mo as of July 2026.

At 44% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Simsbury ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.3% over the past year.

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Is Simsbury an affordable city for renters?

Simsbury is considered stretched for renters. At $2,615/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Simsbury significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Simsbury?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,615/mo in Simsbury.

Is rent going up or down in Simsbury?

Rent in Simsbury has increased 12.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Simsbury rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Simsbury is one of the pricier cities in Connecticut for rent, ranking #10 out of 56 tracked cities at $2,615/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Simsbury?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Simsbury ($2,615/mo): Windsor ($2,154/mo), Farmington ($2,339/mo), West Hartford ($2,437/mo).

How does Simsbury rent compare to the national average?

Simsbury's median rent of $2,615/mo is $650 (33%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Connecticut, it ranks #10 out of 56 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $2,615/mo, rent takes ~44% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Simsbury 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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