
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelton, WA from $400 (61 Rentals)
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1314 S 2nd St

Kneeland Park Apartments

The Coves

Pine Garden Apartments

2022 Madison St

507 N 5th St

Lawton Apartments

2261 E Crestview Dr

Stuart Place
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Brentwood 509 Apartments

Cedar Pointe Apartments

Westwater Village

Crowne Pointe Apartments

Dawcrest Apartments

Brentwood Apartments

123-4th

Heritage Park Apartments

Westman Mills

Market Flats
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Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments

The Malt House Apartment Homes

Capitol House Apartments

Evergreen Rock Maple Apartments

Stateside Flats

401 Union

Capitol Steps

Woodland

Views on Fifth

Abalon Pointe
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Cambridge Court

Black Lake Apartments

Breckenridge Apartments

Capitol Crossing

Breckenridge Heights

The Huntington Apartments

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Little Tuscany Apartments & Townhomes

The Easterly Apartment Homes

Stonebrook Apartments and Townhomes

Landis Pointe
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Montair at Somerset Hill

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Overlander

Affinity at Olympia 55+

Sherwood Glen

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The Goat

Woodbury Crossing Apartments and Townhomes

Butler Cove

Olympic Heights

Fairfield Townhomes

Capital Park
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Shelton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shelton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton Studio Apartments | $1,328 | $1,169 | $2,500 |
| Shelton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $1,100 | $2,999 |
| Shelton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $1,200 | $3,204 |
| Shelton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,241 | $1,600 | $3,035 |
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Cheapest Available Shelton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelton, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stuart Place in the Wellington West neighborhood priced from $1,076. Brentwood 509 Apartments in the Wellington West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shelton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Place | s.440 | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
| Brentwood 509 Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Cedar Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Westwater Village | The Deschutes | Studio,1BA | $1,169 |
| Dawcrest Apartments | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Brentwood Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 123-4th | A9 | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Westman Mills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Market Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,268 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelton, WA and Nearby
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelton area is the $1.80 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Shelton apartment is the 2bed 2bath Townhome Model at Woodbury Crossing Apartments and Townhomes starting at $2,195 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Wellington West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shelton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Townhomes | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.80 |
| Woodbury Crossing Apartments and Townhomes | 2bed 2bath Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Overlander | Voyager | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | Chelsea | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Olympia Townhouses - 211 Pattison | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Breckenridge Heights | Windsor | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Cambridge Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Abalon Pointe | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Dawcrest Apartments | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Brentwood Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
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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 Westwater Village listed at $1,169.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shelton Apartment is $1,076 at Stuart Place.
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 $1,300 at Brentwood 509 Apartments.
What is the most affordable Shelton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shelton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Evergreen Rock Maple Apartments and starts from $1,810.
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