Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Selma, AL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Selma
$799/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Selma is $799 per month as of May 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,151 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Selma
3
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $799, whereas a house costs $799. 1-bedroom apartments in Selma run $732 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $799.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $732 |  6% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $799 | No Change | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $929 | 3% | 31% |
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 | $799 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $799 | No Change | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$732
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$799
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$929
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
31%
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
$799
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$799
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
59%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Selma, AL is 56% lower than the median rent in Abbeville, AL.
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Discover rentals in Selma, AL
10h ago
3202 Lincoln Dr, Selma, AL 36701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$759–$939
Apartment for rent
10h ago
3202 Lincoln Dr, Selma, AL 36701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$759–$939
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1300 Cloverdale Rd, Selma, AL 36703
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$929
Apartment for rent
10h ago
3202 Lincoln Dr, Selma, AL 36701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$759–$939
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1300 Cloverdale Rd, Selma, AL 36703
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$929
Apartment for rent
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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 $799 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Selma?
Average rent prices in Selma have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Selma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Selma is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,151 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 $32,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Selma?
Selma offers excellent options for renters with pets, as 77% of available listings welcome animals. This makes the city particularly accommodating for pet owners seeking rental housing.
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).