Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelton, CT from $900 (61 Rentals)

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property at 227 Howe Ave

$925

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$925

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$925

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227 Howe Ave

SheltonCT06484
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The Shelton Grove
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$1,657 - $2,815
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$1,592 - $2,750
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$65

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$1,657 - $2,815
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4

The Shelton Grove

1001 Bridgeport AveShelton, CT 06484
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Bridge Street Commons
$1,830 - $2,185
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$1,795 - $2,150
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Bridge Street Commons

50 Bridge StShelton, CT 06484
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property at 116 River Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 River Rd

SheltonCT06484
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113 Canal St W
$1,996 - $2,496
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$1,895 - $2,395
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$101

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$1,996 - $2,496
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113 Canal St W

113 Canal St WShelton, CT 06484
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property at 708 Howe Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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708 Howe Ave

SheltonCT06484

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property at 281 Canal St E

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

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281 Canal St E

SheltonCT06484
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Avanti
$2,250 - $2,950
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$2,250 - $2,950

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$2,250 - $2,950
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Avanti

1055 Bridgeport AveShelton, CT 06484
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property at 1-3 Hull St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1-3 Hull St

SheltonCT06484
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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 418 Howe Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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418 Howe Ave

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Clocktower of Shelton
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Clocktower of Shelton

275 Coram RdShelton, CT 06484
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property at 85 A Long Hill Ave

$2,290

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$2,290

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$2,290

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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85 A Long Hill Ave

SheltonCT06484
property at 85A Long Hill Ave

$2,290

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$2,290

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$2,290

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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85A Long Hill Ave

SheltonCT06484
property at 304 Caroline St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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304 Caroline St

DerbyCT06418
property at 161 Howard Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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161 Howard Ave

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 76 Golden Hill St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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76 Golden Hill St

TrumbullCT06611

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property at 12 Smith St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12 Smith St

DerbyCT06418
property at 100 Mt Pleasant St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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100 Mt Pleasant St

DerbyCT06418
property at 11 7th St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 7th St

DerbyCT06418
property at 16 A St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16 A St

DerbyCT06418
property at 290 Wakelee Ave

$1,850 - $1,950

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom Rentals

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290 Wakelee Ave

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 25 Howard Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom Rentals

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25 Howard Ave

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 10 Summit St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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10 Summit St

DerbyCT06418
property at 30 Hawkins St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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30 Hawkins St

DerbyCT06418
property at 46 Holbrook St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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46 Holbrook St

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 118 New Haven Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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118 New Haven Ave

DerbyCT06418

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property at 31 Atwater Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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31 Atwater Ave

DerbyCT06418
property at 23 Rufus St

$1,995

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23 Rufus St
AnsoniaCT06401
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53 Francis St, Unit #1
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

53 Francis St, Unit #1

53 Francis StAnsonia, CT 06401
property at 39 Bank St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

39 Bank St

DerbyCT06418
property at 56 Franklin St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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56 Franklin St

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 220 Emmett Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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220 Emmett Ave

DerbyCT06418
property at 44 Gilbert St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

5 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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44 Gilbert St

DerbyCT06418
property at 1620 N Peters Ln

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1620 N Peters Ln

StratfordCT06614
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Franklin Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Apartments

45-51 Derby AveDerby, 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 1 Bed unit found at Derby Manor in the Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia neighborhood priced from $1,295. Cedar Village at Carroll's in the Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,455. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Derby ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Cedar Village at Carroll'sStudioStudio,1BA$1,455
Cedar Village at Minerva SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Cedar Village at the LocksStudio RedStudio,1BA$1,695
113 Canal St W1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,996
Bridge Street Commons1 Bed 1 Bath 7451BR,1BA$2,030
Clocktower of Shelton0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,050
Trolley Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Merion Riverwalk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,133

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelton, CT

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelton area is the $2.91 price per square foot Cranberry Model at Huntington Townhomes in the in the Nichols neighborhood starting from $3,691. The second greatest value Shelton apartment is the 43 - 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Den Model at Forest Hills Milford starting at $3,100 with a $2.67 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.
Huntington TownhomesCranberry3BR,2BA$2.91
Forest Hills Milford43 - 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Den2BR,2BA$2.67
310 Derby Ave, Unit 2 bed room first floor310 Derby Ave2BR,1BA$1.91
Merion Stratford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom with Loft1BR,1BA$2.51
Trolley Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.15
The Ridge at SawmillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.63
Derby ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
Bridge Street Commons1 Bed 1 Bath 7451BR,1BA$2.72
Cedar Village at Minerva SquareStudioStudio ,1BA$2.56
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 Cedar Village at Carroll's listed at $1,455.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelton Apartment is $1,295 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 Huntington Townhomes and starts from $3,691.

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