Apartments for Rent in Selma, AL

Prices and availability in Selma, AL were last updated on 4 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Selma, AL are: 748 River Rd, Unit 21, 392 Co Rd 517, 748 River Rd, Unit 57 and 3286 US 80.

In Selma, 54% of the residents are renting compared to 46% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 1% of Selma's rentals, 65% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 33% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Selma are about 43 years old, on average. Of these, 18% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Selma are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 16% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 75% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.