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Apartments for Rent in Shelton CT

291 Rentals Available

Explore Rent Prices Near Shelton, CT

Shelton, CT’s average rent price is $2,405 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

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Stratford $2,233
Milford $2,279
Bridgeport $2,500
New Haven $2,604

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Shelton, CT Apartments for Rent

Perched along the Housatonic River in Fairfield County, Shelton offers a genuine Connecticut experience where working farms and wooded trails exist just minutes from everyday conveniences. Indian Well State Park draws outdoor enthusiasts to its scenic riverside paths, while Roosevelt Forest provides a quiet escape for hikers and nature lovers. The downtown area along Howe Avenue keeps things grounded with local shops and dining, and New Haven is a short drive away when you’re craving a bigger-city energy.

Shelton’s rental market is as varied as its landscape. Spacious townhomes and traditional apartment communities line quieter residential streets, while newer developments near Route 8 offer easier commuting access to Bridgeport, Waterbury, and beyond. Studios through three-bedroom floor plans give renters plenty of options at different price points.

Settled in 1639 as part of the original town of Stratford, Shelton carries deep roots that still surface in its preserved open spaces and tight-knit community feel. Each fall, Beardsley’s Cider Mill draws crowds for fresh-pressed cider and apple picking—a tradition that captures exactly what makes this Naugatuck Valley city worth calling home.

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Shelton, CT Rental Insights

Shelton, CT has very few transit options. Residents typically rely on driving for daily needs.

Students renting in Shelton, CT have access to Sacred Heart University, Yale University, West Campus, University of New Haven, and Southern Conn.. State Univ..

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