Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Selma, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Selma

$1,737/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Selma is $1,737 per month as of August 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $172 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Selma

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Selma rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Selma, TX

Average rent prices in Selma have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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, TX

Rent prices in Selma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Selma is $1,308, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Selma run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,405.

Listings

Studio

$3,800

10%

145%

1 bedroom

$1,062

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,267

3%

19%

3 bedroom

$1,737

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,000

7%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

145%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,062

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,267

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,737

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

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

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

Selma

Median rent price$1,737
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Selma, TX is 31% lower than the median rent in Alamo Heights, TX.

Discover rentals in Selma, TX

16828 Showdown Path #3 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Selma

House for rent

16902 Spirit Brk #3 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Selma

House for rent

16807 Dancing Ava - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Townhouse for rent in Selma

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

House for rent

16922 Spirit Brook - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.8

Very good

16922 Spirit Brook

16922 Spirit Brk, Selma, TX 78154

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Selma, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Selma rental market.

How much is rent in Selma?

The average rent in Selma is $1,737 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Selma?

Average rent prices in Selma have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Selma rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Selma is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $172 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 $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the best rental deals in Selma, with rents running about 5% lower than the February peak season.

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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