Apartments for Rent in Shelton, CT

Prices and availability in Shelton, CT were last updated on 15 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in Shelton, CT are: Merion Riverwalk Apartment Homes, The Mark | Fairfield County, The Ridge at Sawmill , LLC, Huntington Townhomes and Bridge Street Commons II.

The average rent in Shelton, CT is $2,619.

The price range for a studio apartment in Shelton, CT is between $1,600 and $2,795.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Shelton, CT is between $2,088 and $4,876.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Shelton, CT is between $2,562 and $5,485.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Shelton, CT is between $2,300 and $5,983.

In Shelton 24% of the housing is rented out compared to 76% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 26% of Shelton's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 58% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 16% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Shelton is 10 years old, with all being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 6 stories, of which 80% are garden-style apartment communities, 51% are mid-sized buildings, and 14% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Shelton are around 4% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 43% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 50% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.