What is the average apartment size in Shelton?

The average size for a Shelton, CT apartment is 1,009 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Shelton is $2,566 per month, a 1.7% increase from last years average of $2,523.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Shelton?

In Shelton, studios rent for $1,711 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,212 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,883 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Shelton?

The typical apartment in Shelton offers about 1,009 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 515 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 781 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,222 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 33% 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: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shelton is $2,566, a 1.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,523.

Studio Apartments at $1,711 offer the most budget-friendly option with 515 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 781 square feet for $2,212, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,883 offer 1,222 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Shelton, CT

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,566	1,009 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,711	515 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,212	781 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,883	1,222 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Shelton, CT rent trends

Rental prices in Shelton, CT have increased by 1.7% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,523 to $2,566.

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

The largest share of rentals in Shelton, CT (33%) 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?

3,791 or 24% of the households in Shelton, CT are renter-occupied while 11,950 or 76% are owner-occupied.

How Shelton Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Shelton	$2,566
Norwalk	$2,859
New Haven	$2,298
Stamford	$2,988
Meriden	$1,671
Middletown	$1,865
New London	$1,685
Waterbury	$1,488
Norwich	$1,625
Bridgeport	$1,698
Brookfield	$2,409
Danbury	$2,556
New Canaan	$5,689
Stratford	$2,273
Trumbull	$2,805
West Haven	$1,549
Wilton	$4,619
Ansonia, CT	$1,523
Darien, CT	$4,718
Derby, CT	$1,591
Fairfield, CT	$3,105

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.