Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Average rent in
Shelton, CT

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Last updated on November 2, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelton, CT is $2,689. This is +39%, or $752, higher than the national average.

$2.34

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,689

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

28

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelton, CT is $2,689. This is +39%, or $752, higher than the national average.

$2.34

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
65%
31%
$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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $2,689. A 1-bedroom apartment in Shelton, CT costs about $2,247 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,842. Houses for rent in Shelton, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,235

6%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,842

1%

18%

3 bedroom

$2,575

No Change

13%

4 bedroom

$3,200

12%

-

Studio

$1,395

12%

53%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,235

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,842

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

12%

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$2,689
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,975
increased by2%

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.

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Discover rentals in Shelton, CT

28-30 Bridgeport Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

28-30 Bridgeport Avenue

28 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

1 Murray Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Shelton

Townhouse, Multi-family Rental - Shelton, CT

1 Murray Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

2 beds

1 bath

$1,785

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

House for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelton

Colonial, Multi-family Rental - Shelton, CT

143 Kneen St #1stFL, Shelton, CT 06484

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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

House for rent

47 Fort Hill Ave ##2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Shelton

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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

Apartment for rent

1001 Bridgeport Ave #PH - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$2,900

$2,429

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

130 Huntington St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelton

3 beds

2 baths

$3,195

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

House for rent

Available Nov 1

142 Meadow St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelton

142 Meadow St, Shelton, CT 06484

4 beds

3 baths

$3,800

The price shown is for a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

House for rent