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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 Sunny Gate Apartments in the Roosevelt neighborhood priced from $1,092. Palm Garden Apartments in the McLane neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Selma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunny Gate ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1,092
Palm Garden ApartmentsOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Chateau Monterey IIStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Selma, CA and Nearby

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Selma area is the $1.74 price per square foot Plan C Model at The Emerson in the in the East Fresno neighborhood starting from $2,288. 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 C3BR,2BA$1.74
Iron Bird LoftsIron Bird Lofts 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Meadowbrook ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.72
Lake Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.65
Willow Ridge2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B2BR,2BA$1.80
Ashtree Apartments2BD / 2BA2BR,2BA$1.83
Torrey Ridge1x1B LOFT1BR,1BA$1.87
Cedar Heights Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Maple Grove1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.97
Sunny Gate ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.67

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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 $1,065 to $3,250. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Selma ranging from $1,223 to $6,000.

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 $1,223 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,030.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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