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  3. KITCHEN 2 BR - Bridge Street Commons
    STUDIO
    $1,630
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,595
    Required Monthly Fees$35
    Total Monthly Price$1,630
         - 12 Month Lease

    Bridge Street Commons

    50 Bridge St, Shelton, CT 06484
    (475) 267-2489
  8. Building Photo - Derby Manor
    1 BED
    $1,295+
    2 BEDS
    $1,645+
    Plus Fees - 12 Month Lease

    Derby Manor

    33 Roosevelt Dr, Derby, CT 06418
  10. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700
         - 12 Month Lease

    161 Caroline St Unit 2

    161 Caroline St, Derby, CT 06418
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  11. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500
         - 12 Month Lease

    76 Golden Hill St

    76 Golden Hill St, Trumbull, CT 06611
  12. Building Photo - 412 Howe Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,725
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,725
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,725

    412 Howe Ave

    412 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
  13. Building Photo - 292 Coram Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    292 Coram Ave

    292 Coram Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
  14. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300

    87 Kneen St Unit 3rd floor

    87 Kneen St, Shelton, CT 06484
  15. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $925
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$925
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$925

    227 Howe Ave

    227 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
  16. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    137 Hawkins St

    137 Hawkins St, Derby, CT 06418
  17. Building Photo - 304 Caroline St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    304 Caroline St Unit 5

    304 Caroline St, Derby, CT 06418
  18. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    19-21 Orchard St. Unit 2nd Floor

    19-21-21 Orchard St, Shelton, CT 06484
  19. Building Photo - Minerva 8 plex
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    Minerva 8 plex Unit 135

    137 Minerva St, Derby, CT 06418

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Shelton, CT Apartments for Rent

Shelton is a city in Fairfield County along the banks of the Housatonic River, offering suburban convenience and natural beauty just ten miles west of New Haven. If you're looking for apartments for rent in Shelton, you'll discover a community that balances easy access to major cities with plenty of outdoor recreation, including parks, trails, and open spaces like Indian Well State Park and Roosevelt Forest. Originally settled as part of Stratford in 1639, Shelton has grown into a city of over 40,000 residents while maintaining its connection to the surrounding landscape.

Renting in Shelton means you'll enjoy local farms, golf courses, and entertainment venues like the SportsCenter of Connecticut, plus practical commuting options via Route 8, Metro-North train service, and nearby Tweed New Haven Airport. The city's location makes it ideal if you work in New Haven or Bridgeport, while also providing reasonable access to New York City for weekend getaways. With a median household income of over $107,000 and apartment communities ranging from studios to three-bedroom units, Shelton attracts renters who want a quieter lifestyle without giving up connections to job centers and city amenities throughout the region.

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Shelton High School

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Public
Grades 9-12
1,270 Students
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Intermediate School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
777 Students
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Elizabeth Shelton School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
402 Students
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Mohegan School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
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Sunnyside School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
236 Students
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Perry Hill Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
689 Students
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Booth Hill School

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Public
Grades K-5
316 Students

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