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Shelton, WA Area Guide

Delight in natural beauty and small-town charm

Coastal Suburban Historic Growing Charming Active Scenic Quaint Affordable

Cradled on the shores of Oakland Bay between Capitol State Forest and Olympic National Forest, Shelton is renowned for its natural beauty and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Shelton residents enjoy a bevy of activities such as hiking, golfing, clam-digging, fishing, hunting, and boating. Sanderson Field also offers Shelton residents the chance to go skydiving.

Shelton boasts a small-town atmosphere within a 30-minute drive of Olympia. A host of regular events foster a sense of community in Shelton, including the Oyster Fest, Mason County Forest Festival, and First Fridays. Downtown Shelton is brimming with quaint shops, restaurants, and businesses in historic buildings. Convenient access to Route 3 and U.S. 101 makes getting around from Shelton simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Shelton, WA is $706 for a studio, $922 for one bedroom, $1,154 for two bedrooms, and $1,020 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shelton has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$922/month
445 Sq Ft
House
$2,034/month
1,250 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shelton, WA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

42 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

34 / 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.

Schools

Cedar High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Shelton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Shelton Open Doors

Public

Grades 9-12

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Methodology

† 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.