Last updated on May 30, 2026

Average rent in
Shelton, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Shelton

$1,650/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shelton is $1,650 per month as of May 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shelton

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shelton rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Shelton run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,511.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

31%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,495

4%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,567

No Change

15%

3 bedroom

$2,172

3%

14%

4 bedroom

$2,486

19%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,567

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,172

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,486

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

3%

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$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shelton, WA is 21% 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

House for rent

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

House for rent

650 Dearborn Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

650 Dearborn Street

650 Dearborn Ave, Shelton, WA 98584

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

321 South Third Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

321 South Third Street

321 S 3rd St, Shelton, WA 98584

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,650 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shelton?

Average rent prices in Shelton have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Shelton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shelton is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Shelton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 48% of the market, providing more options for renters seeking this size.

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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