2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Selma, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Selma, Texas as of October 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $1,335 and +22% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Texas
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,830 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,830 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,765 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,630 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,560 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,500 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $2,490 |
| 8 | Forney | $2,430 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,400 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,380 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,370 |
| 12 | Celina | $2,340 |
| 13 | Fresno | $2,290 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $2,290 |
| 15 | Leander | $2,260 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Selma.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Selma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal City, TX | 2.9 mi | $1,460 | +$167 (+13%) |
| Schertz, TX | 4 mi | $1,920 | +$627 (+48%) |
| Cibolo, TX | 6.2 mi | $2,250 | +$957 (+74%) |
| Converse, TX | 6.8 mi | $1,820 | +$527 (+41%) |
| Saint Hedwig, TX | 12.4 mi | $1,670 | +$377 (+29%) |
| Alamo Heights, TX | 13.2 mi | $1,825 | +$532 (+41%) |
| New Braunfels, TX | 15.5 mi | $1,665 | +$372 (+29%) |
| Bulverde, TX | 16.3 mi | $1,750 | +$457 (+35%) |
| San Antonio, TX | 16.7 mi | $1,543 | +$250 (+19%) |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 21.2 mi | $1,540 | +$247 (+19%) |
| Seguin, TX | 25.6 mi | $1,350 | +$57 (+4%) |
| San Marcos, TX | 31.1 mi | $1,540 | +$247 (+19%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Selma — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Selma?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Selma, Texas is $1,293 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $1,335.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Selma?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,720 ($4,310/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.87/hour at a full-time job.
Is Selma expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Selma's 2-bedroom median of $1,293 is +22% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 26th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Selma rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 250 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Selma ranks #68 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Selma?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Selma.