Cheap Apartments for Rent in Selma, IA from $500 (37 Rentals)

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Selma, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Selma Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Selma, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Tisdale Apartments priced from $650. Bel Aire Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Selma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$650
Bel Aire Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Urbane424 ApartmentsS3 - Studio / 1 BathStudio,1BA$700
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$700
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable - Memorial Park Rd1BR,1BA$750
The Burlington Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$795
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$800
School House Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Prairie Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$805
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 3021BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Selma, IA and Nearby

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Selma area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Orchards & Woodlands in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Selma apartment is the Apartment 1 Model at Summer Street Apartments starting at $900 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Ginger Ridge 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.
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Summer Street ApartmentsApartment 12BR,1BA$1.00
School House Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$1.07
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 3021BR,1BA$1.04
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.93
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Selma Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Selma?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Selma is at Urbane424 Apartments listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Selma Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Selma Apartment is $695 at Bel Aire Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Selma Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Selma is starting from $650 at Tisdale Apartments.

What is the most affordable Selma Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Selma Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Louden Lofts and starts from $845.

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