Forest Hills Milford
523 Wheelers Farms Rd,
Milford, CT 06461
$1,600 - $3,806 Plus Fees
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Shelton, CT
What is the average rent in Shelton, CT?
$2,132/month
Average Rent
763 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Shelton, CT is $2,132 per month. This is 31% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/month, making Shelton one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Shelton, you can expect to pay about $1,709 per month for a studio, $2,132 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,707 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,864 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Shelton, CT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.4%, which averages out to $72 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shelton?
Based on current rent prices, Trumbull/Upper Stratford/Shelton and Riverdell" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shelton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shelton?
Based on current rent prices, Riverdell and Trumbull/Upper Stratford/Shelton" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shelton.
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Which Shelton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Shelton with the most apartments available are Trumbull/Upper Stratford/Shelton and Riverdell" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Shelton, CT?
Because the average rent in Shelton is $2,132, you’ll want to make about $7,106 per month or $85,272 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Shelton, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Shelton, CT to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,709/month
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One Bedroom
$2,217/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,859/month
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Three Bedroom
$3,064/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.