What is the average apartment size in Selma?

The average size for a Selma, AL apartment is 916 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Selma?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Selma is $837 per month, a 6.87% increase from last years average of $783.

What is the average apartment size in Selma?

The typical apartment in Selma offers about 916 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Selma, AL Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Selma?

In Selma, 54% of households rent while 46% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Selma is $837, a 6.87% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $783.

Two-beedroom units at $838 offer 917 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Selma, AL

Last updated: May 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$837	916 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$838	917 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Selma, AL rent trends

Rental prices in Selma, AL have increased by 6.87% over the past year. The average rent moved from $783 to $837.

Do most people rent or own in Selma, AL?

4,309 or 54% of the households in Selma, AL are renter-occupied while 3,665 or 46% are owner-occupied.

How Selma Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Birmingham	$1,362
Huntsville	$1,252
Mobile	$1,181
Montgomery	$1,084
Tuscaloosa	$1,490
Hoover	$1,294
Madison	$1,360
Auburn	$2,018
Vestavia Hills	$1,573
Bessemer	$977
Prattville	$1,457
Cottondale, AL	$845
Selma	$837

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Selma apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.