Last updated on August 22, 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 $2,400/month. Renters are paying $42 less per month on average than last year, with no meaningful change in the market.

  • Compared to national trends

    Little Elm runs 24.7% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a predominance of single-family homes.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for about $1,121/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,809/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,250/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month. Houses dominate the market at $2,497/month, while apartments are lower at $1,714/month, reflecting the area's housing-heavy inventory.

Median rent

Median rent in Little Elm

$2,400/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Little Elm is $2,400 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $475 more per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Little Elm

319

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same 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 $1,714, whereas a house costs $2,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Little Elm run $1,292 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,824.

Listings

Studio

$1,121

8%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,250

5%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,809

6%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,250

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,600

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,121

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,809

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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$2,400
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by27%

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

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$1,950

decreased by12%
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$1,700

decreased by1%
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$2,000

increased by17%
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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

$550

House for rent

Available May 26

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

House for rent

Available Sep 5

1031 Fm 2931 #817 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Little Elm

1031 Fm 2931 #817, Little Elm, TX 76227

2 beds

2 baths

$1,349

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 28

5981 Robinwood St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hilltown apartment for rent in Little Elm

ResidentialLease, Little Elm, TX

5981 Robinwood St, Little Elm, TX 75068

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment 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 $2,400 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Little Elm?

Average rent prices in Little Elm have remained the same 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 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 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?

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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