Last updated on October 7, 2026

Average rent in
Little Elm, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Rents in Little Elm, TX are essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,350/month. Renters pay about $12 less per month than last year, alongside a month-over-month decline of 2.1%.

  • Compared to national trends

    Little Elm runs 23.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 302 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Little Elm are around $1,130/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,239/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,749/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,200/month and $2,580/month respectively, reflecting the dominance of houses in the market.

Median rent

Median rent in Little Elm

$2,350/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Little Elm is $2,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Little Elm

302

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,695, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Little Elm run $1,306 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,798.

Listings

Studio

$1,130

2%

25%

1 bedroom

$1,239

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,749

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,200

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,580

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,130

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,239

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,749

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,580

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$2,350
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,395
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Little Elm, TX is 2% lower than the median rent in Allen, TX.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Allen

$2,395

decreased by3%
Last year
Aubrey

$2,255

increased by9%
Last year
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$2,500

increased by8%
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Cross Roads

$1,950

decreased by15%
Last year
Denton

$1,627

decreased by4%
Last year
Farmers Branch

$2,100

increased by10%
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Discover rentals in Little Elm, TX

2300 Capeland Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Little Elm

One bedroom/females only/shared bathroom

2300 Capeland Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068

1 bed

1 bath

$600

2485 Lakebend Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Little Elm

WELCOME To Your Home Away From Home :)

2485 Lakebend Dr #NA, Little Elm, TX 75068

5 beds

3 baths

$985

27040 E University Dr #B1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Little Elm

1031 Fm 2931 #8211 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Little Elm

2 beds

2 baths

$1,350

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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 $2,350 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Little Elm?

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

How does Little Elm rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Little Elm is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $94,000/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?

December offers the lowest rents in Little Elm, running about 6% below July's peak prices. October and November also see less competition among renters, while March and May tend to be the most competitive months.

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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