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Simsbury

·11th most expensive in Connecticut·Simsbury rents are up 5.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,597/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
+$665
Reported rents
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Simsbury · $2,597
More expensive than 82% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
43% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,597/mo, rent takes about 43% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$104,000/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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Connecticut

Rent in Simsbury changed +5.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 41 Connecticut cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.7%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

Cheaper nearby

Windsor, 6 miles away, rents for 11% less ($2,302/mo), about $3,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Simsbury.

Annual cost
$31,164/yr
At $2,597/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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About renting in Simsbury, CT

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Simsbury is $2,597/mo as of October 2026.

At 43% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Simsbury ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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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 $104,000/year (about $50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,597/mo in Simsbury.

Is rent going up or down in Simsbury?

Rent in Simsbury has risen 5.2% over the past year.

How does Simsbury rent compare to other cities in Connecticut?

Simsbury is one of the pricier among Connecticut cities for rent, ranking #11 of 54 tracked cities at $2,597/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Simsbury changed +5.2%, against a typical +3.7% across the 41 Connecticut cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Simsbury?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Simsbury ($2,597/mo) include Windsor ($2,302/mo), West Hartford ($2,361/mo), and Granby ($2,429/mo).
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,597/mo, rent takes ~43% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Simsbury 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3–6.99%
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