Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Average rent in
Shelton, CT

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelton, CT is $2,700. This is +42%, or $800, higher than the national average.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,700

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

18

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelton, CT is $2,700. This is +42%, or $800, higher than the national average.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
63%
34%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

80%
20%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Shelton, CT

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelton, CT have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Shelton, CT

The monthly rent for an apartment in Shelton, CT is $2,695. A 1-bedroom apartment in Shelton, CT costs about $2,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,945. Houses for rent in Shelton, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,975.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,030

10%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,789

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,500

5%

19%

4 bedroom

$4,500

4%

-

Studio

$1,300

2%

44%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

44%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,030

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,789

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

4%

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.

Compare rent prices in Shelton, CT to other cities

Median rent prices in Shelton, CT for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bridgeport, CT.

Shelton

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelton, CT is 35% higher than the median rent in Bridgeport, CT.

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Discover rentals in Shelton, CT

6 Riverside Drive - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

6 Riverside Drive

6 Riverside Dr, Shelton, CT 06484

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,000–$2,150

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

209-219 Howe Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

209-219 Howe Avenue

209 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

30 Fairmont Place - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

30 Fairmont Place

30 Fairmont Pl, Shelton, CT 06484

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

39 Elm St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Shelton

APARTMENT - Shelton, CT

39 Elm St, Shelton, CT 06484

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

169 Coram Ave #169 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelton

3 beds

1 bath

$2,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

28 Congress Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelton

NEWLY RENOVATED 28 Congress Ave

28 Congress Ave #3, Shelton, CT 06484

3 beds

1 bath

$2,375

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 2

27 White Oak Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelton

SINGLE_FAMILY - Shelton, CT

27 White Oak Rd, Shelton, CT 06484

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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