3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Little Elm, TX
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Little Elm, Texas as of August 2026. That's +44% higher than the citywide median of $2,294 and +55% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson Oaks | $786 |
| 2 | Salado | $950 |
| 3 | Clute | $968 |
| 4 | Marshall | $1,125 |
| 5 | Orange | $1,194 |
| 6 | Alton | $1,210 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,210 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $1,230 |
| 9 | Mabank | $1,230 |
| 10 | Navasota | $1,230 |
| 11 | Nacogdoches | $1,240 |
| 12 | Paris | $1,250 |
| 13 | San Juan | $1,270 |
| 14 | Weslaco | $1,285 |
| 15 | Del Rio | $1,290 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $3,550 |
| 2 | Argyle | $3,550 |
| 3 | Alamo Heights | $3,501 |
| 4 | Flower Mound | $3,465 |
| 5 | Aledo | $3,390 |
| 6 | Little Elm (this page) | $3,300 |
| 7 | Keller | $3,180 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $3,170 |
| 9 | Justin | $3,140 |
| 10 | Haslet | $3,110 |
| 11 | Lavon | $3,100 |
| 12 | Fresno | $3,050 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $3,050 |
| 14 | Royse City | $2,980 |
| 15 | Celina | $2,930 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Little Elm.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Little Elm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aubrey, TX | 7.2 mi | $2,079 | $-1,221 (-37%) |
| The Colony, TX | 7.7 mi | $2,670 | $-630 (-19%) |
| Frisco, TX | 10 mi | $2,157 | $-1,143 (-35%) |
| Highland Village, TX | 10.1 mi | $2,770 | $-530 (-16%) |
| Corinth, TX | 10.2 mi | $2,780 | $-520 (-16%) |
| Lewisville, TX | 10.3 mi | $1,828 | $-1,472 (-45%) |
| Prosper, TX | 10.5 mi | $2,355 | $-945 (-29%) |
| Denton, TX | 12.3 mi | $2,242 | $-1,058 (-32%) |
| Carrollton, TX | 12.5 mi | $2,520 | $-780 (-24%) |
| Flower Mound, TX | 13.9 mi | $3,465 | +$165 (+5%) |
| Coppell, TX | 14.9 mi | $2,810 | $-490 (-15%) |
| Argyle, TX | 16 mi | $3,550 | +$250 (+8%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Little Elm — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Little Elm?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Little Elm, Texas is $3,300 per month. This is +44% higher than the citywide median of $2,294.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Little Elm?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $132,000 ($11,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $63.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Little Elm expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Little Elm's 3-bedroom median of $3,300 is +55% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 87th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Little Elm rank for 3-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 259 cities in Texas with 3-bedroom data, Little Elm ranks #254 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Little Elm?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Aubrey ($2,079), The Colony ($2,670), Frisco ($2,157).