Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Little Elm, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Little Elm rent stands today

    Little Elm, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,395/month. Month over month, rents increased 1.9%, despite a modest $51 decrease compared to last year.

  • Compared to national trends

    Little Elm rents run 22.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median. This positions Little Elm as a pricier market relative to the national landscape, with 264 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Little Elm rent for $2,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,340/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,966/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,250/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,650/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available in the market.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The studio segment in Little Elm increased by 87.1% year over year, a notable rise compared to the broadly flat citywide rents. This sharp growth reveals a distinct trend within this smaller segment of the market.

Median rent

Median rent in Little Elm

$2,395/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Little Elm is $2,395 per month as of May 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $445 more per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Little Elm

264

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Little Elm rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Little Elm, TX

Average rent prices in Little Elm have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Little Elm, TX

Rent prices in Little Elm vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Little Elm is $1,799, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Little Elm run $1,424 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,115.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

87%

87%

1 bedroom

$1,340

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,966

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,250

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,650

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

87%

Last year

87%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,340

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,966

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Little Elm, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Little Elm, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Little Elm and Allen by all bedroom counts and property types.

Little Elm

Median rent price$2,395
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,399
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Little Elm, TX is equal to the median rent in Allen, TX.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Allen

$2,399

increased by8%
Last year
Aubrey

$2,300

increased by11%
Last year
Coppell

$2,400

decreased by3%
Last year
Cross Roads

$1,950

decreased by17%
Last year
Denton

$1,650

Flat
Last year
Farmers Branch

$1,950

increased by8%
Last year

Discover rentals in Little Elm, TX

2317 Capeland Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Little Elm

One bedroom/females only/shared bathroom

2317 Capeland Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068

1 bed

1 bath

$500

House for rent

Available May 11

5961 Robinwood St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hilltown apartment for rent in Little Elm

Duplex - Little Elm, TX

5961 Robinwood St, Little Elm, TX 75068

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

9801 Sycamore Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hilltown apartment for rent in Little Elm

Traditional, Triplex - Little Elm, TX

9801 Sycamore Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,500

Apartment for rent

1421 Knottingham Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Little Elm

Single Family Residence, Traditional - Little Elm, TX

1421 Knottingham Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Little Elm, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Little Elm rental market.

How much is rent in Little Elm?

The average rent in Little Elm is $2,395 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Little Elm?

Average rent prices in Little Elm have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Little Elm rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Little Elm is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Little Elm?

To comfortably afford rent in Little Elm, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Little Elm?

Little Elm's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,000 per month. These figures reflect the current pricing structure in this Texas community's competitive rental market.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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