What is the average apartment size in Shelton?

The average size for a Shelton, CT apartment is 988 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 Feb / 2026, the average rent in Shelton is $2,541 per month, a 1.71% increase from last years average of $2,498.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Shelton?

In Shelton, studios rent for $1,791 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,272 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,860 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Shelton?

The typical apartment in Shelton offers about 988 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 550 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 793 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,214 sq. ft.

Shelton, CT Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Shelton ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 39% 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: April 05, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shelton is $2,541, a 1.71% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,498.

Studio Apartments at $1,791 offer the most budget-friendly option with 550 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 793 square feet for $2,272, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,860 offer 1,214 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Shelton, CT

Last updated: April 05, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,541	988 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,791	550 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,272	793 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,860	1,214 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Shelton, CT rent trends

Rental prices in Shelton, CT have increased by 1.71% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,498 to $2,541.

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

The largest share of rentals in Shelton, CT (39%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Shelton, CT?

3,784 or 24% of the households in Shelton, CT are renter-occupied while 12,312 or 76% are owner-occupied.

How Shelton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Shelton	$2,541
Norwalk	$2,882
New Haven	$2,337
Stamford	$3,007
Meriden	$1,686
Middletown	$1,847
New London	$1,656
Waterbury	$1,471
Norwich	$1,640
Bridgeport	$1,857
Brookfield	$2,413
Danbury	$2,556
New Canaan	$5,721
Stratford	$2,304
Trumbull	$2,875
West Haven	$1,556
Wilton	$4,655
Ansonia, CT	$1,527
Darien, CT	$4,808
Derby, CT	$1,647
Fairfield, CT	$3,007

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.