Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Selma, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Selma

$1,572/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Selma is $1,572 per month as of July 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $357 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Selma

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Selma, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Selma, NC

Average rent prices in Selma have decreased by 3% 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, NC

Rent prices in Selma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Selma is $1,449, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Selma run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,400

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,750

9%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,195

13%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

23%

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

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

Selma

Median rent price$1,572
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Selma, NC is 17% lower than the median rent in Archer Lodge, NC.

Discover rentals in Selma, NC

505 E Elizabeth St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Selma

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Condo for rent

Available Aug 14

300 Ricks Rd Lot 26 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Selma

300-26 Ricks Road - 1

300 Ricks Rd Lot 26 #1, Selma, NC 27576

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

House for rent

Available Jun 10

513 W Jones Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Selma

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,550

House for rent

Available Jun 22

309 N Webb St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Selma

309 North Webb Street (JMJ) - 1

309 N Webb St #1, Selma, NC 27576

3 beds

2 baths

$1,645

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Selma, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Selma rental market.

How much is rent in Selma?

The average rent in Selma is $1,572 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Selma?

Average rent prices in Selma have decreased by 3% 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 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $357 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 $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Selma?

Based on our current listings, 17% of Selma apartments welcome pets, which works out to about 4 pet-friendly units each month across the city's average inventory of 23 listings.

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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