Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Shelton, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Shelton
$2,727/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Shelton is $2,727 per month as of July 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $797 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shelton
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Shelton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Shelton, CT
Average rent prices in Shelton have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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
Shelton, CT
Rent prices in Shelton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shelton is $2,699, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Shelton run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,739.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,900 |  1% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 6% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $2,739 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,319 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,100 | 10% | 33% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Shelton, CT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,699 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 5% | 20% | |
Rooms | $1,260 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,739
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,319
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
33%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Shelton, CT.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,699
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
20%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,260
The table above reflects average rent prices in Shelton, CT, 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 Shelton, CT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Shelton and Bridgeport by all bedroom counts and property types.
Shelton
41%higher than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shelton, CT is 36% higher than the median rent in Bridgeport, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,000
2%$2,342
1%$2,497
13%$3,300
25%$2,100
5%$1,600
6%$2,600
10%$2,100
1%$2,850
9%$2,300
6%$1,550
$1,862
4%Discover rentals in Shelton, CT
3d ago
209 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
199 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
2 beds
1 bath
$1,625
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
571 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
6 Riverside Dr, Shelton, CT 06484
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1001 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,254–$2,750
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
275 Coram Rd, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,050–$2,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shelton
418 Howe Ave #E, Shelton, CT 06484
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
2d ago
130 Oak Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1001 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,254–$2,750
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
275 Coram Rd, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,050–$2,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
199 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
2 beds
1 bath
$1,625
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
209 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1001 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,254–$2,750
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 Avalon Dr, Shelton, CT 06484
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,689–$6,958
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
502 Howe Ave #112, Shelton, CT 06484
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
502 Howe Ave #113, Shelton, CT 06484
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
1001 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,254
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
275 Coram Rd, Shelton, CT 06484
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200–$2,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
549 Howe Ave #A20, Shelton, CT 06484
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
6 Riverside Dr, Shelton, CT 06484
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Shelton, CT
Quick answers to common questions about the Shelton rental market.
How much is rent in Shelton?
The average rent in Shelton is $2,727 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shelton?
Average rent prices in Shelton have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Shelton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Shelton is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $797 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Shelton?
To comfortably afford rent in Shelton, you'd need to earn approximately $109,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Shelton?
Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Shelton, appearing in under 1% of units. One-bedrooms show the highest rate at just 0.06% of listings.
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).