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property at 497 E Main St

497 E Main St

AnsoniaCT06401
property at 57 Senior Dr

57 Senior Dr

MonroeCT06468
property at 38 Clifton Ave

38 Clifton Ave

AnsoniaCT06401

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property at 77 Balance Rock Rd

77 Balance Rock Rd

SeymourCT06483
property at 141 Hawkins St

141 Hawkins St

DerbyCT06418
property at 303 Bridgeport Ave

303 Bridgeport Ave

SheltonCT06484

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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 $1,355. 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 $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Derby ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,355
Cedar Village at Carroll'sStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Trolley PointeStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,700
Clocktower of Shelton0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,900
The Residences at the KestrelSTYLE F1BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelton, CT

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shelton area is the $1.90 price per square foot 101 Jackson St Model at 101 Jackson St, Unit 101 Jackson St Ansonia CT in the in the Seymour Naugatuck Ansonia neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Shelton apartment is the Wilson Model at Huntington Townhomes starting at $3,255 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Nichols 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.
101 Jackson St, Unit 101 Jackson St Ansonia CT101 Jackson St4BR,1BA$1.90
Huntington TownhomesWilson2BR,2.5BA$2.33
105 Division Ave, Unit 105 Division Ave105 Division Ave2BR,1BA$1.69
68 Perry Ave, Unit 3rd unit68 Perry Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
312 Derby Ave, Unit 1312 Derby Ave3BR,1BA$1.58
310 Derby Ave, Unit 2 bed room first floor310 Derby Ave2BR,1BA$1.64
502 on Howe2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.15
Bridge Street Commons2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.46
Derby ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
Trolley PointeStudio, 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shelton

What type of rentals are currently available in Shelton?

There are currently 110 Apartments for Rent in Shelton, CT with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $5,742. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shelton ranging from $1,500 to $5,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shelton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shelton ranges from $1,500 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,420.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shelton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shelton range from $1,750 to $3,875, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $4,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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