Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Selma, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Selma

$1,700/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Selma is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Selma

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Selma rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Selma, CA

Average rent prices in Selma have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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, CA

Rent prices in Selma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Selma is $1,545, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Selma run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,545

2%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

54%

4 bedroom

$2,550

4%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,545

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

54%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Selma, CA, 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, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Selma and Caruthers by all bedroom counts and property types.

Selma

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,667
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Selma, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in Caruthers, CA.

Discover rentals in Selma, CA

2243 Sequoia St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Selma

4 beds

2 baths

$2,300

Price dropped $200Additional 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.

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Frequently asked questions for Selma, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Selma rental market.

How much is rent in Selma?

The average rent in Selma is $1,700 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Selma?

Average rent prices in Selma have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Selma rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Selma is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $68,000/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).

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