Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Average rent in
Shelton, CT

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelton, CT is $2,709. This is +39%, or $759, higher than the national average.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,709

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

21

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Shelton, CT is $2,709. This is +39%, or $759, higher than the national average.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
48%
41%
$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 13% in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,724. A 1-bedroom apartment in Shelton, CT costs about $1,500 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 $3,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,550

8%

24%

2 bedroom

$2,914

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,550

6%

No Change

4 bedroom

$4,250

4%

-

Studio

$2,150

1%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,914

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

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$2,709
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,030
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelton, CT is 33% higher than the median rent in Bridgeport, CT.

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Discover rentals in Shelton, CT

SB Howe Ave Apartment - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

SB Howe Ave Apartment

209 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,500–$2,000

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

Apartment for rent

174 Coram Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

174 Coram Avenue

174 Coram Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800–$2,050

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

49 Long Hill Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

49 Long Hill Avenue

49 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

2 beds

1 bath

$1,875

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

106 Division Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

106 Division Ave

106 Division Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

45 Heather Rdg - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Shelton

CONDOS - Shelton, CT

45 Heather Rdg, Shelton, CT 06484

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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

Condo for rent

567 Howe Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shelton

APARTMENT - Shelton, CT

567 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,300

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

Apartment for rent

42 Wells Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelton

SINGLE_FAMILY - Shelton, CT

42 Wells Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,200

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

House for rent