Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Shelton, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Shelton
$2,500/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Shelton is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shelton
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Shelton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Shelton, CT
Average rent prices in Shelton have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Shelton run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 |  14% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,725 | 3% | 23% | |
2 bedroom | $2,625 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,825 | No Change | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,948 | 27% | 5% |
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 | $2,300 | 8% | 14% | |
Condos | $1,900 | 14% | 17% | |
Houses | $2,850 | 9% | 5% | |
Rooms | $2,070 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
23%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,825
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,948
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
5%
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
$2,300
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
14%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
17%
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,070
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
32%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shelton, CT is 25% higher than the median rent in Bridgeport, CT.
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1%$2,237
4%$1,600
$1,900
5%Discover rentals in Shelton, CT
3d ago
209 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
549 Howe Ave #A21, Shelton, CT 06484
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
60 Perry Ave #2ndFL, Shelton, CT 06484
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
54 Oak Ave #1, Shelton, CT 06484
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 Avalon Dr, Shelton, CT 06484
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,784–$7,053
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Shelton
140 Kyles Way #140, Shelton, CT 06484
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
467 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio
0 baths
$3,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
275 Coram Rd, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,050–$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
209 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
4 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 Avalon Dr, Shelton, CT 06484
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,784–$7,053
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
275 Coram Rd, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,050–$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Shelton
552 Asbury Rdg #552, Shelton, CT 06484
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
4 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Shelton
145 Canal St #110, Shelton, CT 06484
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
502 Howe Ave #107, Shelton, CT 06484
Studio
1 bath
$1,430
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Shelton
20 Pine Hill Village #20, Shelton, CT 06484
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,600
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
292 Coram Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Shelton
60 Perry Ave #2ndFL, Shelton, CT 06484
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $2,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shelton?
Average rent prices in Shelton have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Shelton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Shelton is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $100,000/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).