Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Average rent in
Shelton, CT

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Last updated on December 18, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelton, CT is $2,736. This is +44%, or $836, higher than the national average.

$2.24

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,736

increased by13%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

20

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelton, CT is $2,736. This is +44%, or $836, higher than the national average.

$2.24

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
61%
36%
$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 13% 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 $2,736. A 1-bedroom apartment in Shelton, CT costs about $2,319 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,914. Houses for rent in Shelton, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,695

4%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,689

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,950

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,875

4%

-

Studio

$1,495

3%

41%

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,689

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,875

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$2,736
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,985
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelton, CT is 38% higher than the median rent in Bridgeport, CT.

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1 Murray Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Shelton

Townhouse, Multi-family Rental - Shelton, CT

1 Murray Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484

2 beds

1 bath

$1,785

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

House for rent

39 Elm Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelton

Apartment, Multi-family Rental - Shelton, CT

39 Elm Street, Shelton, CT 06484

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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

Apartment for rent

169 Coram Avenue #169 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelton

3 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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

Available Dec 1

1001 Bridgeport Avenue #I1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelton

2 beds

2 baths

$2,429

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

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 19

11 Brookfield Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelton

Single Family Rental, Ranch - Shelton, CT

11 Brookfield Drive, Shelton, CT 06484

3 beds

3 baths

$3,600

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

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