1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Selma, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Selma, Texas as of July 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $1,314 and +18% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Selma
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Selma
Compare Selma's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $648 |
| 2 | Burnet | $692 |
| 3 | Bonham | $710 |
| 4 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 5 | Alton | $750 |
| 6 | Kemp | $754 |
| 7 | Marshall | $756 |
| 8 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 9 | Wharton | $780 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,280 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 15 | Leander | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Selma.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Selma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal City, TX | 2.9 mi | $1,200 | +$55 (+5%) |
| Schertz, TX | 4 mi | $1,580 | +$435 (+38%) |
| Cibolo, TX | 6.2 mi | $1,288 | +$143 (+12%) |
| Converse, TX | 6.8 mi | $1,490 | +$345 (+30%) |
| Windcrest, TX | 7 mi | $1,097 | $-48 (-4%) |
| Saint Hedwig, TX | 12.4 mi | $1,370 | +$225 (+20%) |
| Alamo Heights, TX | 13.2 mi | $1,133 | $-12 (-1%) |
| New Braunfels, TX | 15.5 mi | $1,370 | +$225 (+20%) |
| Bulverde, TX | 16.3 mi | $1,440 | +$295 (+26%) |
| San Antonio, TX | 16.7 mi | $1,266 | +$121 (+11%) |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 21.2 mi | $1,260 | +$115 (+10%) |
| Seguin, TX | 25.6 mi | $1,110 | $-35 (-3%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Selma — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Selma?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Selma, Texas is $1,145 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $1,314.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Selma?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,800 ($3,817/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.02/hour at a full-time job.
Is Selma expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Selma's 1-bedroom median of $1,145 is +18% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Selma rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Selma ranks #92 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Selma?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Windcrest ($1,097), Alamo Heights ($1,133), Seguin ($1,110).