1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Little Elm, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Little Elm, Texas as of July 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $2,282 and +61% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Little Elm
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Little Elm
Compare Little Elm's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $648 |
| 2 | Burnet | $692 |
| 3 | Bonham | $710 |
| 4 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 5 | Alton | $750 |
| 6 | Kemp | $754 |
| 7 | Marshall | $756 |
| 8 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 9 | Wharton | $780 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,280 |
| 5 | Little Elm (this page) | $2,240 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 15 | Leander | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Little Elm.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Little Elm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aubrey, TX | 7.2 mi | $1,421 | $-819 (-37%) |
| The Colony, TX | 7.7 mi | $1,820 | $-420 (-19%) |
| Frisco, TX | 10 mi | $1,475 | $-765 (-34%) |
| Highland Village, TX | 10.1 mi | $1,880 | $-360 (-16%) |
| Corinth, TX | 10.2 mi | $1,424 | $-816 (-36%) |
| Lewisville, TX | 10.3 mi | $1,261 | $-979 (-44%) |
| Prosper, TX | 10.5 mi | $2,280 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Denton, TX | 12.3 mi | $1,524 | $-716 (-32%) |
| Carrollton, TX | 12.5 mi | $1,280 | $-960 (-43%) |
| Flower Mound, TX | 13.9 mi | $2,360 | +$120 (+5%) |
| Coppell, TX | 14.9 mi | $1,910 | $-330 (-15%) |
| Argyle, TX | 16 mi | $2,410 | +$170 (+8%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Little Elm — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Little Elm?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Little Elm, Texas is $2,240 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $2,282.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Little Elm?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $89,600 ($7,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Little Elm expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Little Elm's 1-bedroom median of $2,240 is +61% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Little Elm rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Little Elm ranks #256 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Little Elm?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Aubrey ($1,421), The Colony ($1,820), Frisco ($1,475).