What's the average rent in Shelton, CT?

Rental Market Trends in Shelton, CT

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Shelton, CT is $2,290 per month, which is 17% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,290

23.8%$440 increase month-over-month

9.0%$190 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,131

HOUSES

$3,800

TOWNHOUSES

$3,350

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Shelton, CT at $2,131 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,800 per month. Townhomes average $3,350 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,200
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,000
All	$2,290

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Shelton, CT is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,200 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,895
2 Bedrooms	$1,975
3 Bedrooms	$2,300
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Shelton, CT is $1,895 per month, followed by $1,975 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $2,300 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,800
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$4,000
All	$3,800

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Shelton, CT is $1,800 per month, followed by $3,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,000 for a 4 bedroom house.