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Shelton
Shelton, CT Area Guide
Suburban town delights in nature just outside of city life.
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Situated ten miles west of New Haven on the banks of the Housatonic River is Shelton. With ample farms, parks, and forests, Shelton has all the amenities of a suburb while also maintaining a rural feel. Shelton is home to a number of trails throughout many parks, offering a lush landscape and river views. Experience the great outdoors at Indian Well State Park, Birchbank Mountain, and Roosevelt Forest when you rent in Shelton. Golfers have their choice of Highland Golf Club of Shelton and Brownson Country Club to practice their game. Play a round of laser tag, mini golf, or arcade games at SportsCenter of Connecticut for a different kind of adventure. Visit local farms like Wells Hollow Creamery, Jones Family Farm, and Beardsley’s Cider Mill and Orchard to taste their fresh products and get a feel for the rural life. New York City isn’t too far away for a day trip whenever you want to experience the luxuries of city life. Convenient to Route 8, bus routes, a train station, and Tweed New Haven Airport, traveling from Shelton is a breeze.
Explore the City
Center Street Social in Shelton offers an inviting atmosphere for customers to enjoy a drink.
Residents of Shelton can visit neighboring towns and cities via Derby-Shelton Station.
Emma's Restaurant in Trumbull is a local favorite for delicious burgers, shakes, and much more.
Trumbull offers scenic tree lined streets throughout the neighborhood.
Students enjoy playing on the playground at Indian Ledge Park in Trumbull.
Enjoy the media and computer center at the Shelton Public Library.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Shelton, CT is $1,732 for a studio, $2,125 for one bedroom, $2,729 for two bedrooms, and $2,874 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shelton has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,125/month
768 Sq Ft
House
$3,616/month
1,915 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,420/month
1,101 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shelton, CT is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
44
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
26
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Eklund Native Species Garden
- Shelton History Center
- Riverview Park
- Indian Well State Park
- Kellogg Environmental Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Tweed/New Haven
- Westchester County
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.