
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shelton, WA from $400 (65 Rentals)
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1 E Timberlake Dr

Kneeland Park Apartments

The Coves

Pine Garden Apartments

Lawton Apartments

101 First

12720 W Shelton Matlock Rd

1821 SE Mason St

2261 E Crestview Dr
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11 E Eld Pl

1125 Fairmount Ave

625 E Pointes Dr W

1565 N Summit Rd

Stuart Place

Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments

Brentwood 509 Apartments

Brentwood Apartments

123-4th

Dawcrest Apartments
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Heritage Park Apartments

Westwater Village

Crowne Pointe Apartments

Capitol House Apartments

Evergreen Rock Maple Apartments

Views on Fifth

401 Union

Abalon Pointe

Breckenridge Heights

Cambridge Court
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Breckenridge Apartments

Black Lake Apartments

Merritt Manor

Montair at Somerset Hill

Capitol Steps

Olympic Heights

The Huntington Apartments

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Little Tuscany Apartments & Townhomes

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Overlander

Landis Pointe
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Woodland

Butler Cove

Capitol Crossing

Affinity at Olympia 55+

Sherwood Glen

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The Goat

Stonebrook Apartments and Townhomes

315 S Main St

Cedar Pointe Apartments

Market Flats
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Shelton Studio Apartments | $1,397 | $1,200 | $1,850 |
| Cheap Shelton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $1,099 | $3,150 |
| Cheap Shelton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,034 | $1,300 | $5,150 |
| Cheap Shelton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $1,599 | $3,035 |
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Cheapest Available Shelton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shelton, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stuart Place in the South Westside neighborhood priced from $1,076. Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments in the South Westside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. 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 |
| Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Brentwood 509 Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Lawton Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| 101 First | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| 123-4th | A9 | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Dawcrest Apartments | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Brentwood Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Westwater Village | The Deschutes | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Heritage Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shelton, WA
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shelton area is the $1.81 price per square foot Strafford Model at Breckenridge Heights in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $2,070. The second greatest value Shelton apartment is the Westbury Model at Breckenridge Apartments starting at $1,725 with a $1.67 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge Heights | Strafford | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | Westbury | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Stonebrook Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Woodland | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Huntington Apartments | Renovated 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Landis Pointe | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Cambridge Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Abalon Pointe | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 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 Lawton Apartments listed at $1,125.
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 $1,599.
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