Last updated
Average Rent in Little Elm, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Little Elm, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,821/mo
Lowest Available
$1,042/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
139
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Little Elm, TX
41 listed units across 3 buildings in Little Elm, TX dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $70/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion McCord Park Apartments | Unit 8 | $2,032 | $1,624 | $408 |
| Orion McCord Park Apartments | Unit 10 | $2,316 | $2,196 | $120 |
| The District in Little Elm | Unit 7-7201 | $2,339 | $2,242 | $97 |
| The District in Little Elm | Unit 7-7401 | $2,339 | $2,242 | $97 |
| The District in Little Elm | Unit 8-8301 | $2,339 | $2,242 | $97 |
| The District in Little Elm | Unit 8-8317 | $2,339 | $2,242 | $97 |
| The District in Little Elm | Unit 8-8401 | $2,339 | $2,242 | $97 |
| The District in Little Elm | Unit 8-8312 | $2,101 | $2,025 | $76 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Little Elm, TX?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Little Elm, TX is $1,821 per month across 4 apartment communities and 139 available units.
The most affordable option is The District in Little Elm starting at $1,042/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,894/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,525/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,832/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,205/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $3,075/mo.
Prices range from $1,042 to $3,360 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 30 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Little Elm, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Little Elm, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The District in Little Elm | $1,042/mo | $1,560/mo | 61 | 3.8 |
| The Village at Lakefront | $1,149/mo | $1,500/mo | 9 | 4.7 |
| Orion McCord Park Apartments | $1,318/mo | $1,831/mo | 12 | 4 |
| Mansions at Oak Point | $1,524/mo | $2,149/mo | 57 | 3.9 |
Google Search Trends for Little Elm, TX Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Little Elm, TX
What is the average rent in Little Elm, TX?
Is rent going up or down in Little Elm, TX?
What is the cheapest apartment in Little Elm, TX?
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Little Elm, TX?
How many apartments are available in Little Elm, TX?
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Little Elm, TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$73,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,821/mo.
Comfortable income
$87,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,042/mo), you need to earn at least $42,000/year.
Median household income in Little Elm, TX is $116,036 , about 33% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Little Elm, TX
Overall prices in Little Elm, TX runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Little Elm, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,821 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,627/mo |
Population
51,426
Median household income
$116,036
Census median rent
$1,900/mo
Rent as % of income
28.4%
Median age
36.0
Mean commute
35 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Little Elm, TX Apartments
Browse all 4 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.