What is the average apartment size in Shelton?

The average size for a Shelton, CT apartment is 1,015 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Shelton?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Shelton is $2,582 per month, a 2.73% decrease from last year’s average of $2,654.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Shelton?

In Shelton, studios rent for $1,683 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,203 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,903 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Shelton?

The typical apartment in Shelton offers about 1,015 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Shelton?

Studio apartments in Shelton average 519 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 781 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,219 sq. ft.

Shelton, CT Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Shelton?

The typical rent budget in Shelton ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 30% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Shelton?

In Shelton, 24% of households rent while 76% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shelton is $2,582, a 2.73% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,654.

Studio Apartments at $1,683 offer the most budget-friendly option with 519 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 781 square feet for $2,203, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,903 offer 1,219 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Shelton, CT

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,582	1,015 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,683	519 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,203	781 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,903	1,219 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Shelton, CT rent trends

Rental prices in Shelton, CT have decreased by 2.73% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,654 to $2,582.

What's the typical rent budget in Shelton, CT?

The largest share of rentals in Shelton, CT (30%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Shelton, CT?

3,791 or 24% of the households in Shelton, CT are renter-occupied while 11,950 or 76% are owner-occupied.

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How Shelton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Shelton	$2,582
Norwalk	$2,757
New Haven	$2,334
Stamford	$2,962
Meriden	$1,655
Bridgeport	$1,703
Middletown	$1,883
Waterbury	$1,476
Norwich	$1,618
New London	$1,718
Danbury	$2,481
West Haven	$1,518
Darien	$4,690
Fairfield	$3,087
New Canaan	$5,696
Brookfield	$2,458
Wilton	$4,662
Westport	$3,700
Stratford, CT	$2,272
Trumbull, CT	$2,716
Derby, CT	$1,682

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Shelton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.