Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Shelton, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Shelton

$1,730/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shelton is $1,730 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $169 less per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shelton

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shelton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Shelton, WA

Average rent prices in Shelton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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, WA

Rent prices in Shelton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shelton is $1,495, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Shelton run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,904.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

18%

28%

1 bedroom

$1,495

2%

18%

2 bedroom

$1,712

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,337

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,950

13%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,337

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Shelton, WA, 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, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Shelton and Belfair by all bedroom counts and property types.

Shelton

Median rent price$1,730
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,975
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelton, WA is 12% lower than the median rent in Belfair, WA.

Discover rentals in Shelton, WA

12770 W Shelton Matlock Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelton

12770 W Shelton Matlock Rd - Waterfront Vacation Rental

12770 W Shelton Matlock Rd, Shelton, WA 98584

2 beds

1 bath

$250

391 W Nahwatzel Beach Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelton

Sunset Cabin on Lake Nahwatzel

391 W Nahwatzel Beach Dr, Shelton, WA 98584

2 beds

1 bath

$275

310 W Birch St #300 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelton

310 W Birch St #300

310 W Birch St #300, Shelton, WA 98584

Studio

0 baths

$450

310 W Birch St #600 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Shelton

310 W Birch St #600

310 W Birch St #600, Shelton, WA 98584

Studio

0 baths

$450

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Frequently asked questions for Shelton, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Shelton rental market.

How much is rent in Shelton?

The average rent in Shelton is $1,730 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shelton?

Average rent prices in Shelton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Shelton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shelton is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $169 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shelton?

To comfortably afford rent in Shelton, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Shelton?

May offers the lowest rents in Shelton, running approximately 18% below September's peak pricing. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to maximize their housing budget.

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).

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