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Fulshear

Pop. 34,868·26th most expensive in Texas·Fulshear rents are up 6.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,186/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$221
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Fulshear · $2,186
More expensive than 68% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
14% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,186/mo, rent takes about 14% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$87,000/yr
Local median income
$187,035/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fulshear's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,710
1 BR
$1,780
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,840
4 BR+
$3,580
Research median
$2,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,232/yr
At $2,186/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fulshear, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 74.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,868
Median income
$187,035
Median age
36.3
Renters
10%
Age distribution
34.8%
12.7%
33.8%
Under 1834.8%
18–3412.7%
35–5433.8%
55–6410.7%
65+8%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
54.9%
18.2%
17.7%
White54.9%
Black4.2%
Hispanic18.2%
Asian17.7%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
17.9%
74.8%
No HS diploma0.8%
HS diploma6.5%
Some college17.9%
Bachelor's+74.8%
Housing tenure
90%
Owner90%
Renter10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Fulshear, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$170,236 → $187,035
up 9.9%
Population
17,259 → 34,868
up 102.0%
Renter share
6.1% → 10%
+3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
75.5% → 74.8%
-0.7 pts
Median age
37.9 → 36.3
-1.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $170,236 in 2021 to $187,035 more recently. Census counts show Fulshear, TX adding about 17,609 residents over the five-year window, up 102.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 6.1% to 10%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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By apartment size

Fulshear rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Fulshear. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Fulshear, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Fulshear is $2,186/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,710/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,130/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,780/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,840/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($187,035/yr), Fulshear ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fulshear an affordable city for renters?

Fulshear is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,186/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($187,035/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fulshear falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fulshear?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,186/mo in Fulshear. The local median household income is $187,035/yr, meaning the typical Fulshear household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fulshear?

Rent in Fulshear has increased 6.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Fulshear rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Fulshear is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #26 out of 269 tracked cities at $2,186/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fulshear?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fulshear ($2,186/mo): Pecan Grove ($1,648/mo), Richmond ($1,788/mo), Katy ($1,935/mo).

What percentage of Fulshear residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10% of Fulshear households are renters, while 90% are owner-occupied. Fulshear leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fulshear rent compare to the national average?

Fulshear's median rent of $2,186/mo is $221 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #26 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,186/mo, rent takes ~14% of Fulshear's median household income ($187,035/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fulshear 14%Benchmark 30%
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