Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelton, CT from $1,295 (58 Rentals)

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property at 571-573-573 Howe Ave
$1,575

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,575

Total Monthly Price$1,575
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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571-573-573 Howe Ave

SheltonCT06484
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Bridge Street Commons
$1,630 - $2,730

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,595 - $2,695
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Bridge Street Commons

50 Bridge StShelton, CT 06484
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property at 887 Howe Ave
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom Rentals
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887 Howe Ave

SheltonCT06484
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The Shelton Grove
$1,657 - $2,815

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,592 - $2,750
Required Monthly Fees$65

Total Monthly Price$1,657 - $2,815
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Shelton Grove

1001 Bridgeport AveShelton, CT 06484
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property at 15 Birch St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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15 Birch St

SheltonCT06484

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

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,895 - $2,395
Required Monthly Fees$101

Total Monthly Price$1,996 - $2,496
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

113 Canal St W

113 Canal St WShelton, CT 06484
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property at 281 Canal St E
$2,195

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,195

Total Monthly Price$2,195
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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281 Canal St E

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Avanti
$2,250 - $2,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250 - $2,950

Total Monthly Price$2,250 - $2,950
12 Month Lease Term
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Avanti

1055 Bridgeport AveShelton, CT 06484
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property at 163-169-169 Coram Ave
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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163-169-169 Coram Ave

SheltonCT06484
property at 146 Prospect Ave
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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146 Prospect Ave

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

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

418 Howe Ave

SheltonCT06484
property at 56 Wakelee Ave
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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56 Wakelee Ave

SheltonCT06484
property at 115 Maltby St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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115 Maltby St

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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 4 Providence Ave
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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4 Providence Ave

SheltonCT06484
property at 146 Prospect Ave
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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146 Prospect Ave

SheltonCT06484
property at 125 Atwater Ave
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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125 Atwater Ave

DerbyCT06418

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property at 12 Smith St
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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12 Smith St

DerbyCT06418
property at 227 Olivia St
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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227 Olivia St

DerbyCT06418
property at 19 Hawkins St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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19 Hawkins St

DerbyCT06418
property at 52 Francis St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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52 Francis St

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 226-228-228 Seymour Ave
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 31 Atwater Ave
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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31 Atwater Ave

DerbyCT06418
property at 32 Lester St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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32 Lester St

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 46-48-48 10th St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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46-48-48 10th St

DerbyCT06418

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property at 175 Division St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

175 Division St

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 27 E 9th St
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

27 E 9th St

DerbyCT06418
property at 56 Franklin St
$2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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56 Franklin St

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 1620 N Peters Ln
$2,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Affordability

1620 N Peters Ln

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property at 140 New Haven Ave
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

140 New Haven Ave

DerbyCT06418
property at 251 Olivia St
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

251 Olivia 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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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 Minerva Square in the Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. 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 Minerva SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
The Shelton GroveWillow - BMRStudio,1BA$1,657
Cedar Village at the LocksStudio RedStudio,1BA$1,695
113 Canal St W1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,996
Merion Riverwalk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,111
Clocktower of Shelton0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,150
Residences at the Kestrel1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,200
Trolley Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelton, CT

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelton area is the $2.84 price per square foot Cranberry Model at Huntington Townhomes in the in the Nichols neighborhood starting from $3,599. 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$2.84
Forest Hills Milford43 - 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Den2BR,2BA$2.67
Cedar Village at Carroll's2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.02
The Ridge at SawmillTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.70
Trolley Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.25
Merion Stratford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.65
Derby ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
Residences at the Kestrel1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.76
156 Hill St, Unit first floor156 Hill St2BR,1BA$2.53
Cedar Village at Minerva SquareStudioStudio ,1BA$2.56

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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 Minerva Square listed at $1,475.

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 Merion Stratford Apartment Homes and starts from $3,139.

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