Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelton, CT from $900 (29 Rentals)

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property at 45 White St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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45 White St

SheltonCT06484
property at 539 Howe Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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539 Howe Ave

SheltonCT06484
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Avanti
$1,600 - $2,950
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$1,600 - $2,950

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$1,600 - $2,950
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Avanti

1055 Bridgeport AveShelton, CT 06484
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Bridge Street Commons
$1,630 - $2,530
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$1,595 - $2,495
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$1,630 - $2,530
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Bridge Street Commons

50 Bridge StShelton, CT 06484
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Riverwalk Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Place

356 Howe AveShelton, CT 06484
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Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Apartments

11 Leavenworth RdShelton, CT 06484
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property at 253 Olivia St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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253 Olivia St

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property at 26 Mt Pleasant St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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26 Mt Pleasant St

DerbyCT06418

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property at 59 High St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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59 High St

DerbyCT06418
property at 115 Roosevelt Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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115 Roosevelt Dr

DerbyCT06418
property at 29 8th St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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29 8th St

DerbyCT06418
property at 14 Richard St

$1,650 - $1,850

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$1,650

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$1,650

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14 Richard St

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 27 E 9th St

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

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27 E 9th St

DerbyCT06418

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Franklin Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Apartments

45-51 Derby AveDerby, CT 06418
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property at 253 Olivia St

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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253 Olivia St

DerbyCT06418
property at 158 Main St

$1,500 - $2,100

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$1,500

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158 Main St

AnsoniaCT06401
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60-62 Hawkins St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

60-62 Hawkins St

60-62 Hawkins StDerby, CT 06418
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property at 29 8th St

$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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29 8th St

DerbyCT06418

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Trolley Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trolley Pointe

90 Main StDerby, CT 06418
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Shelton, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shelton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelton, CT is a Studio unit found at Central Street Apartments in the Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia neighborhood priced from $1,295. Derby Manor in the Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,355. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Central Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Derby ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,355
Cedar Village at Carroll'sStudioStudio,1BA$1,455
The Shelton Grove0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)Studio,1BA$1,592
Trolley PointeStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,700
The Ridge at SawmillStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Clocktower of Shelton0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,900
Bridge Street Commons1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,030
Merion Riverwalk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,066

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelton, CT

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelton area is the $2.33 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom with Loft Model at Merion Stratford Apartment Homes in the in the Nichols neighborhood starting from $3,520. The second greatest value Shelton apartment is the Grand Newport Model at Muse Milford starting at $3,770 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Putney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Merion Stratford Apartment HomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom with Loft3BR,2BA$2.33
Muse MilfordGrand Newport3BR,2BA$2.74
Forest Hills Milford43 - 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Den2BR,2BA$2.49
142 Hillside Ave, Unit #2142 Hillside Ave3BR,1BA$2.11
475 Howe Ave, Unit 5475 Howe Ave1BR,1BA$2.31
Derby ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
Bridge Street Commons1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.72
Trolley PointeStudio, 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.44
Central Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.98
Cedar Village at Carroll'sStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shelton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shelton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shelton is at Central Street Apartments listed at $1,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelton Apartment is $1,355 at Derby Manor.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shelton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shelton is starting from $1,645 at Derby Manor.

What is the most affordable Shelton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shelton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Merion Stratford Apartment Homes and starts from $3,520.

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