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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Little Elm is $1,656 per month, a 2.16% decrease from last years average of $1,693.

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.

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 39% 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: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Little Elm is $1,656, a 2.16% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,693.

One-bedroom apartments provide 742 square feet for $1,405, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,968 offer 1,209 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,526 sq ft) for $2,286, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Little Elm, TX

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,656	968 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,405	742 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,968	1,209 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,286	1,526 sq. ft.

Little Elm, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Little Elm, TX have decreased by 2.16% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,693 to $1,656.

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

The largest share of rentals in Little Elm, TX (39%) 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
Little Elm	$1,656
Houston	$1,349
Dallas	$1,588
San Antonio	$1,266
Austin	$1,638
Fort Worth	$1,438
Irving	$1,487
El Paso	$1,106
Killeen	$1,088
Plano	$1,690
Spring	$1,470
Denton	$1,531
McKinney	$1,661
Lewisville	$1,462
Garland, TX	$1,427
Frisco, TX	$1,770
Richardson, TX	$1,664
Carrollton, TX	$1,558
Princeton, TX	$1,842
North Richland Hills, TX	$1,469
Euless, TX	$1,477

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.