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Pet Friendly
Location
500 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484, USA
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Property Overview
Pierpont Commons earns an impressive overall expert rating of 8.5/10, with top marks for price (10/10), amenities (9/10), and location (9/10), indicating strong value, comfort, and everyday convenience. The property description is rated 7/10 for trustworthiness, reflecting solid transparency, and it is located within about 1.2 miles of top-rated elementary, middle, and high schools.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Elementary school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 608 sqft | $1,550 /mo | 1 unit available |
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Amenities for Pierpont Commons
Apartment Amenities
| Trash |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Range |
| Refrigerator | Stove |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry | Sewer |
Grounds
| Off-Street Parking |
Other
| Cold Water |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 14 |
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About Pierpont Commons
Pierpont Commons cost $1,550 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment building include but are not limited to: on-site laundry. Located at 500 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484, USA, Pierpont Commons has 1 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 1 bedroom in Shelton, renting an apartment at Pierpont Commons is 27% cheaper per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Shelton include but are not limited to: 50 Derby Ave, 42 Carmel St
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Pierpont Commons is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Pierpont Commons has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Pierpont Commons offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Pierpont Commons goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Pierpont Commons receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Pierpont Commons is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Pierpont Commons does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Pierpont Commons provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Pierpont Commons is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Pierpont Commons compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Shelton
1-bedroom apartments at Pierpont Commons cost about 27% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Shelton.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Shelton
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | $2,150 |
| May 2025 | $2,000 |
| June 2025 | $1,900 |
| July 2025 | $1,900 |
| August 2025 | $1,900 |
| October 2025 | $1,807 |
| November 2025 | $1,820 |
| December 2025 | $1,806 |
| January 2026 | $1,900 |
| February 2026 | $1,900 |
| March 2026 | $2,068 |
| April 2026 | $2,187 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$62,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $62,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,550.
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Schools near Pierpont Commons
Little Raiders University
75 chatfield st
derby, CT, 6418
PKPublic
Long Hill School
565 long hill ave
shelton, CT, 6484
K-4Public
B+
Beecher Road School
40 beecher rd
woodbridge, CT, 6525
PK, K-6Public
A
YLS Early Learning Center
127 wall st
new haven, CT, 6511
PKPublic
Bethany Community School
44 peck rd
bethany, CT, 6524
PK, K-6Public
A-
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Getting around Shelton near 500 Howe Ave
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 500 Howe Ave, Shelton
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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