Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Average rent in
Selma, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Selma
$929/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Selma is $929 per month as of October 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $971 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Selma
9
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Selma rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Selma, AL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Selma, AL
Average rent prices in Selma have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Selma, AL
Rent prices in Selma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Selma is $899, whereas a house costs $899. 2-bedroom apartments in Selma run $869 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $425 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $869 |  2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,000 | 3% | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Selma, AL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $899 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,812 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $899 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$425
2 bedroom
Average rent
$869
Last 30 days
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Selma, AL.
Apartments
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,812
Houses
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Selma, AL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Selma, AL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Selma and Abbeville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Selma
51%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Selma, AL is 41% lower than the median rent in Abbeville, AL.
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Discover rentals in Selma, AL
3d ago
1300 Cloverdale Rd, Selma, AL 36703
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$929
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Selma
4915 Us #1A, Selma, AL 36701
3 beds
2 baths
$799
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Selma
4915 Us #18D, Selma, AL 36701
Studio
0 baths
$425
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
1300 Cloverdale Rd, Selma, AL 36703
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$929
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Selma
2 beds
2 baths
$899
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3100 Lincoln Dr, Selma, AL 36701
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1000 Medical Center Pkwy, Selma, AL 36701
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3100 Lincoln Dr, Selma, AL 36701
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1300 Cloverdale Rd, Selma, AL 36703
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$929
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Selma
2 beds
2 baths
$899
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Selma
748 River Rd #41, Selma, AL 36703
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
1300 Cloverdale Rd, Selma, AL 36703
3 beds
2 baths
$929
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Selma
748 River Rd #41, Selma, AL 36703
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
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Frequently asked questions for Selma, AL
Quick answers to common questions about the Selma rental market.
How much is rent in Selma?
The average rent in Selma is $929 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Selma?
Average rent prices in Selma have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Selma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Selma is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $971 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Selma?
To comfortably afford rent in Selma, you'd need to earn approximately $37,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).