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Rental Market Trends in Selma, TX

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Selma, TX is $1,104/month.

Rent in Selma is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,104/month

Average Rent

733 Sq Ft

Average Size

-7.1%

Change / Year

364

Available Apartments

Selma rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Selma average $950 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Selma average $1,104 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Selma average $1,410 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Selma average $1,744 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$950/month
578 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,104/month
733 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,410/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,744/month
1,262 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,892/month
1,813 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,239/month
2,254 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,390/month
1,182 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Selma, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 7.1%, which averages out to $78 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Selma, TX

July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Selma, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
100% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Selma, TX?

Because the average rent in Selma is $1,104, you’ll want to make about $3,680 per month or $44,160 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Selma, TX

364 Available Apartments for Rent

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Lookout Hollow

Lookout Hollow

16505 Lookout Hollow Cir,
Selma, TX 78154

1-3 Beds | $1,060 - $1,735

Brio at Lookout

Brio at Lookout

7311 N Loop 1604 E,
San Antonio, TX 78233

Studio - 3 Beds | $885 - $1,922

The Atlantic Mira Loma

The Atlantic Mira Loma

7601 Gateway Blvd,
Live Oak, TX 78233

1-3 Beds | $882 - $2,669

Legacy Oaks Apartments

Legacy Oaks Apartments

5501 Legacy Oaks,
Schertz, TX 78154

1-3 Beds | $950 - $1,495

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Selma?

The average rent in Selma is $1,104 per month, which is 33.6% lower than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Selma?

The average rent for a house in Selma, TX is $1,892 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Selma?

Rents in Selma, TX are decreasing, with prices down 7.1% year-over-year and $78 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Selma?

In Selma, TX, 100% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Texas Selma Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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