Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Shelton, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Shelton
$2,689/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Shelton is $2,689 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $789 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shelton
33
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Shelton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Shelton, CT
Average rent prices in Shelton have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Shelton run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,709.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,793 |  7% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,700 |  3% | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $2,709 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,306 | 6% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | 4% | 16% |
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 | $2,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,375 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,700 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,815 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,793
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,709
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,306
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
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
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,815
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
42%higher than the national median
5%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,000
2%$2,400
2%$2,265
13%$3,250
25%$2,140
$1,650
2%$2,875
9%$2,031
2%$3,000
9%$2,300
5%$1,600
2%$1,850
13%Discover rentals in Shelton, CT
20h ago
209 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Shelton
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
115 Maltby St #115, Shelton, CT 06484
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shelton
495 Isinglass Rd, Shelton, CT 06484
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
4d ago
Verified
1001 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,592–$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
275 Coram Rd, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,050–$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
130 Oak Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1001 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,592–$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
275 Coram Rd, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,050–$2,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
209 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Shelton
552 Asbury Rdg #552, Shelton, CT 06484
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
Verified
1001 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,592–$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
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Shelton
145 Canal St #110, Shelton, CT 06484
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
4d ago
Verified
1001 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,592
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
2d ago
Condo for rent in Shelton
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
54 Oak Ave #1, Shelton, CT 06484
3 beds
1 bath
$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
502 Howe Ave #207, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio
1 bath
$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.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 $2,689 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shelton?
Average rent prices in Shelton have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Shelton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Shelton is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $789 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 $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).