2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Selma, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Selma, Texas as of August 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $1,297 and +24% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
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 | Lavon | $2,470 |
| 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 | +$204 (+16%) |
| Schertz, TX | 4 mi | $1,920 | +$664 (+53%) |
| Cibolo, TX | 6.2 mi | $2,250 | +$994 (+79%) |
| Converse, TX | 6.8 mi | $1,820 | +$564 (+45%) |
| Windcrest, TX | 7 mi | $1,324 | +$68 (+5%) |
| Saint Hedwig, TX | 12.4 mi | $1,670 | +$414 (+33%) |
| Alamo Heights, TX | 13.2 mi | $1,825 | +$569 (+45%) |
| New Braunfels, TX | 15.5 mi | $1,665 | +$409 (+33%) |
| Bulverde, TX | 16.3 mi | $1,750 | +$494 (+39%) |
| San Antonio, TX | 16.7 mi | $1,543 | +$287 (+23%) |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 21.2 mi | $1,540 | +$284 (+23%) |
| Seguin, TX | 25.6 mi | $1,350 | +$94 (+7%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Selma — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Selma?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Selma, Texas is $1,256 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $1,297.
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 $50,240 ($4,187/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.15/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 $1,256 is +24% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Selma rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Selma ranks #65 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.