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$975 - $1,375

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$1,000 - $1,389

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$1,135

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$1,800

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$1,800

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property at 1808 Morning Dove Dr

$1,895

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$1,895

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property at 1232 Morning Dove Dr

$1,900

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Little Elm, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Little Elm Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Little Elm, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Park 3Eighty in the Eldorado Estates neighborhood priced from $1,029. Bell Frisco Market Center in the Heritage Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Little Elm apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park 3EightyA11BR,1BA$1,029
Bell Frisco Market CenterA1B1BR,1BA$1,030
Mezzo ApartmentsAmbrose1BR,1BA$1,050
Peak at 1385A21BR,1BA$1,072
Avalon Frisco at MainA1-6521BR,1BA$1,085
Latitude MagnoliaA1-1X11BR,1BA$1,113
Aubrey Junction ApartmentsA3: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Union HouseA1A1BR,1BA$1,139
Ascend at 720A11BR,1BA$1,170
Lebanon RidgeA11BR,1BA$1,176

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Little Elm, TX

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Little Elm area is the $1.25 price per square foot B4 Model at Encore 380 in the in the Cross Oak Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,460. The second greatest value Little Elm apartment is the Soleil Model at Mezzo Apartments starting at $1,715 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Eldorado West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Little Elm apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Encore 380B42BR,2BA$1.25
Mezzo ApartmentsSoleil2BR,2BA$1.55
The Village at LakefrontPort, Power, & Ski2BR,2BA$1.67
Bell Frisco Market CenterB2A2BR,2BA$1.63
Lebanon RidgeA11BR,1BA$1.53
Emli at Pecan CreekA1HC1BR,1BA$1.67
Villages 3EightyA11BR,1BA$1.63
Latitude MagnoliaA1-1X11BR,1BA$1.52
Peak at 1385A21BR,1BA$1.54
Park 3EightyA11BR,1BA$1.58

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Little Elm, TX
Population: 50,314

Ranked #775

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Elm

What type of rentals are currently available in Little Elm?

There are currently 75 Apartments for Rent in Little Elm, TX with pricing that ranges from $938 to $23,436. There are also 514 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Little Elm ranging from $500 to $14,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Little Elm?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Little Elm ranges from $500 to $14,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,308.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Little Elm?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Little Elm range from $1,752 to $6,415, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $4,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,916.

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