Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 18, 2025

Average rent in
Shelton, CT

Last updated on September 18, 2025

Last updated on September 18, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelton, CT have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 15% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
Shelton, CT

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelton, CT is $2,689. This is +36% higher than the national average.

$2.28

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,689

increased by15%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

17

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelton, CT is $2,689. This is +36% higher than the national average.

$2.28

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
63%
35%
$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 comparables in
Shelton, CT

The monthly rent for an apartment in Shelton, CT is $2,682. A 1-bedroom apartment in Shelton, CT costs about $2,422 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,717. Houses for rent in Shelton, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,322.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,975

15%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,739

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,825

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,800

3%

-

Studio

$1,350

4%

55%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,739

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

3%

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 by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelton, CT is 34% higher than the median rent in Bridgeport, CT.

More data insights and reports

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28-30 Bridgeport Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

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Apartment for rent in Shelton

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28 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

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539 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

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House for rent in Shelton

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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Condo for rent in Shelton

2 beds

2 baths

$2,000

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753 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

4 beds

2 baths

$4,500

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