Average Rent in Shelton, CT

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Current Versus Historical Shelton, CT Rents

Shelton rentals average $1,550 for a studio rental to $3,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $131 (8.79%) year-over-year from $1,494 to $1,625. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-0.87%) year-over-year from $1,917 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $450 (21.95%) year-over-year from $2,050 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $24 (-0.84%) year-over-year from $2,874 to $2,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $142 (-3.17%) year-over-year from $4,467 to $4,325. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 21.57% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.76% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.38% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.04% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.70% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$38.59	$1,625	$1,494 (8.79%)	$1,583 (2.63%)
1 BR	$27.20	$1,900	$1,917 (-0.87%)	$1,325 (43.40%)
2 BR	$25.62	$2,500	$2,050 (21.95%)	$2,067 (20.97%)
3 BR	$19.60	$2,850	$2,874 (-0.84%)	$2,217 (28.57%)
4+ BR	$28.85	$4,325	$4,467 (-3.17%)	$3,017 (43.37%)

Historical Rents in Shelton, CT

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Top Cities Near Shelton

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Shelton. The average rent in Shelton is currently $2,175 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that New Haven, CT, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Shelton, CT is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $9,500 per month.

Let's compare Shelton, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Shelton, CT is 8.06% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.61% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Shelton, CT are about 14.65% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Shelton, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Haven, CT	$1,488	$1,695	$2,000	$2,000
West Haven, CT	$1,650	$1,573	$2,025	$2,050
Bridgeport, CT	$1,450	$1,650	$2,000	$2,100
Stratford, CT	$1,795	$1,975	$2,200	$2,250
Milford, CT	$1,700	$1,925	$2,450	$2,750
Westport, CT	$2,100	$2,800	$6,000	$9,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Shelton

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Shelton. Some of these neighborhoods include Brooklawn - St. Vincent and East Side. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Shelton, CT in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Shelton, CT is currently around $2,000 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Shelton's average rent, which is actually $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Shelton, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $2,000 average rent per month, East Side is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Shelton. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Brooklawn - St. Vincent, Bridgeport, CT	$1,398	$1,650	$2,000	$2,000
East Side, Bridgeport, CT	N/A	$1,550	$1,700	$2,000

Top Counties Near Shelton

There are a total of 9 counties located by Shelton, CT. Some of these counties include New Haven, CT, West Haven, CT, and Bridgeport, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,250. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is New Haven, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,500, Westport, CT is the most expensive county by Shelton, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Shelton, CT is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Shelton, CT is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Shelton, CT is 11.11% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Haven, CT	$1,488	$1,695	$2,000	$2,000
West Haven, CT	$1,650	$1,573	$2,025	$2,050
Bridgeport, CT	$1,450	$1,650	$2,000	$2,100
Stratford, CT	$1,795	$1,975	$2,200	$2,250
Hamden, CT	$650	$1,700	$2,100	$2,250
Shelton, CT	$1,550	$1,898	$2,475	$2,500
Milford, CT	$1,700	$2,000	$2,450	$2,750
Fairfield, CT	$1,200	$2,550	$3,000	$4,325
Westport, CT	$2,100	$2,800	$6,000	$9,500

Top Zipcodes Near Shelton

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Shelton, CT. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,200. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 06605, Bridgeport, CT at $2,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,300 per month is 06606, Bridgeport, CT.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,198. That's at least $39 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Shelton, CT is $1,625 per month. Or in other words, $19 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,100 per month. Which comes out to $21 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Shelton, CT. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
06606, Bridgeport, CT	$1,295	$1,700	$2,100	$2,300
06605, Bridgeport, CT	$1,100	$1,550	$2,100	$2,100

Frequently Asked Questions - Shelton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Shelton, CT?

The average monthly rental price for Shelton, CT apartments for rent is approximately $2,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Shelton, CT rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Shelton, CT.

How much is a studio apartment in Shelton, CT?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $38.59. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Shelton.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Shelton, CT?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,898 and an average price per square feet of $27.20. There are a total of 16 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Shelton.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Shelton, CT?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,475 and an average price per square feet of $25.62. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Shelton.

How have rent prices in Shelton, CT changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Shelton, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Shelton, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Shelton, CT is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.