Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Selma, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Selma

$1,675/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Selma is $1,675 per month as of June 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Selma

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Selma rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Selma, NC

Average rent prices in Selma have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,695. 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

$1,485

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,725

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,295

11%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,485

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

11%

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$1,675
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,945

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Selma, NC is 14% lower than the median rent in Archer Lodge, NC.

Discover rentals in Selma, NC

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

4d 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

601 W Anderson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Selma

DUPLEX - Selma, NC

601 W Anderson St, Selma, NC 27576

2 beds

2 baths

$1,150

Apartment for rent

604 Winston Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Selma

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Condo for rent

Available Jun 12

400 E Richardson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Selma

Charming 3-Bedroom Home

400 E Richardson St, Selma, NC 27576

3 beds

2 baths

$1,525

House for rent

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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 $1,675 per month as of June 13, 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 12% since last year.

How does Selma rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Selma is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 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 $67,000/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 pet-friendly options with 29% of rental listings welcoming pets. With an average of 21 listings available per month, pet owners can expect to find approximately 6 pet-friendly apartments in their search.

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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