What is the average apartment size in Little Elm?

The average size for a Little Elm, TX apartment is 968 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Little Elm?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Little Elm is $1,649 per month, a 0.82% increase from last years average of $1,635.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Little Elm?

In Little Elm, studios rent for $1,203 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,383 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,961 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,336 per month

What is the average apartment size in Little Elm?

The typical apartment in Little Elm offers about 968 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Little Elm?

Studio apartments in Little Elm average 520 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 742 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,209 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,526 sq. ft.

Little Elm, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Little Elm?

The typical rent budget in Little Elm ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Little Elm?

In Little Elm, 32% of households rent while 68% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Little Elm is $1,649, a 0.82% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,635.

Studio Apartments at $1,203 offer the most budget-friendly option with 520 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 742 square feet for $1,383, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,961 offer 1,209 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,526 sq ft) for $2,336, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Little Elm, TX

Last updated: February 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,649	968 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,203	520 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,383	742 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,961	1,209 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,336	1,526 sq. ft.

Little Elm, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Little Elm, TX have increased by 0.82% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,635 to $1,649.

What's the typical rent budget in Little Elm, TX?

The largest share of rentals in Little Elm, TX (43%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Little Elm, TX?

5,575 or 32% of the households in Little Elm, TX are renter-occupied while 12,029 or 68% are owner-occupied.

How Little Elm Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Houston	$1,343
San Antonio	$1,255
Dallas	$1,576
Austin	$1,624
Fort Worth	$1,428
Irving	$1,485
Plano	$1,677
Arlington	$1,328
Sachse	$1,725
Spring	$1,449
McKinney, TX	$1,666
Garland, TX	$1,416
Richardson, TX	$1,676
Frisco, TX	$1,749
North Richland Hills, TX	$1,478
Allen, TX	$1,626
Grapevine, TX	$1,828
Princeton, TX	$1,822
Farmers Branch, TX	$1,754
Bedford, TX	$1,335
Little Elm	$1,649

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Little Elm apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.