Cheap Homes for Rent in Selma, CA from $1,500 (6 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Selma Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Selma, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hotel Fresno in the Central Fresno neighborhood priced from $965. Sunset Sands in the Roosevelt neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Selma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hotel Fresno1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$965
Sunset Sands1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,085
Greenwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Selma, CA and Nearby

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Selma area is the $1.76 price per square foot Plan B Model at The Emerson in the in the East Fresno neighborhood starting from $2,080. The second greatest value Selma apartment is the Iron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom Model at Iron Bird Lofts starting at $1,505 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the West Fresno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Selma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EmersonPlan B2BR,2BA$1.76
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Sierra Village ApartmentsDownstairs 2x12BR,1BA$1.40
Merit Manor2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.71
Meadowbrook ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
Lake Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.66
Willow Ridge2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B2BR,2BA$1.77
Torrey Ridge2x1A2BR,1BA$1.67
Hotel Fresno2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.57
Palm Lakes Apartments2 Bedrooom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Selma

What type of rentals are currently available in Selma?

There are currently 70 Apartments for Rent in Selma, CA with pricing that ranges from $965 to $3,344. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Selma ranging from $850 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Selma?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Selma ranges from $850 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,152.

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