Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Average rent in
Shelton, CT

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelton, CT is $2,789. This is +47%, or $888, higher than the national average.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,789

increased by19%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

18

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelton, CT is $2,789. This is +47%, or $888, higher than the national average.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
53%
41%
$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 increased by 19% 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 $2,709. A 1-bedroom apartment in Shelton, CT costs about $2,186 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,888. Houses for rent in Shelton, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,825

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,883

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,900

4%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,250

4%

29%

Studio

$1,395

2%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,883

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

29%

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$2,789
increased by47%

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 39% higher than the median rent in Bridgeport, CT.

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646 Howe Ave Apt 23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Shelton

CONDOS - Shelton, CT

646 Howe Ave Apt 23, Shelton, CT 06484

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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

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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.

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Shelton

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117 Heather Rdg Unit 117 #117, Shelton, CT 06484

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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

Condo for rent

45 Heather Rdg - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Shelton

CONDOS - Shelton, CT

45 Heather Rdg, Shelton, CT 06484

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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

Condo for rent

42 Wells Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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42 Wells Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,200

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

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