Selma, NC

27 Apartments for Rent with Hardwood Floors

Selma is located about an hour south of the Virginia border and a half-hour east of Raleigh. The town is 3.2 square miles in area and is part of the agriculturally rich coastal plain of North Carolina. Selma is considered a railroad town, and it is home to the oldest train station in North Carolina, Mitchener Station. Uptown Selma is the social hub of Selma, and is known for a variety of antique shops, vintage soda fountains, the famous Rudy Theater and other specialty stores and restaurants to satisfy any avid shopper's craving. The Selma Union Depot, built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2002, receives Amtrak trains daily, so visitors and residents can travel to and from neighboring New York, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Washington, DC with ease. Selma's small-town feel coupled with the access to bigger cities and fertile land make it a quaint yet thriving place to live. See more

Scoring an apartment with hardwood floors can be a big win for Selma renters. They`re typically a beautiful addition to your space. They’re also easier to clean and sweep, particularly if you have pets.

However, there are some downsides. Hardwood floors carry sounds. They can also make your apartment noisy for your roommates and downstairs neighbors.

Ask the landlord or property manager about the hardwood floors before signing a lease. Are they actually hardwood or a popular composite alternative? The latter is probably easier to clean and care for than the real thing.

It’s also important to ask about who’s responsible for any damage to the floors and what that entails. Your security deposit could take a hit from scratches, dents, and other damage.

Consider the type of climate you live in. Hardwood floors typically don’t fare well in damp climates full of moisture. Stains and buckling are common in hardwood floors after rain flooding or excessive moisture.

However, hardwood floors can be ideal for dry climates or sunny areas for renters who love the way they look.