Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Selma, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Selma

$1,471/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Selma is $1,471 per month as of June 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $479 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Selma

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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, TX

Average rent prices in Selma have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased 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, TX

Rent prices in Selma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Selma is $1,225, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Selma run $987 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,492.

Listings

Studio

$788

6%

50%

1 bedroom

$1,000

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,299

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,412

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,950

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$788

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,412

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

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$1,471
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,246
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Selma, TX is 35% lower than the median rent in Alamo Heights, TX.

Discover rentals in Selma, TX

16917 Dancing Ava #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Selma

16917 Dancing Ava Unit 3

16917 Dancing Ava #3, Selma, TX 78154

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,299

House for rent

16922 Spirit Brook - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

16922 Spirit Brook

16922 Spirit Brk, Selma, TX 78154

3 beds

2 baths

$1,325

House for rent

3D tour

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Selma

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,500

$1,400

Price drop

House for rent

16828 16828 Dancing Ava - 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Selma

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 $1,471 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Selma?

Average rent prices in Selma have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Selma rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Selma is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $479 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 $59,000/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's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units also average around $1,500 monthly. Both bedroom types represent smaller portions of the available inventory, with each accounting for only 9% of monthly listings in the market.

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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