Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Gulfport, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Gulfport, FL rent slipped 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,070/month. Renters today are paying $94 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $2,400/month in October 2025.

  • Gulfport runs 6.2% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 57 units. This positions Gulfport as a pricier market with limited availability.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Gulfport sit around $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,200/month, while 4+ bedrooms reach $5,895/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,508/month compared to $1,750/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers.

Median rent

Median rent in Gulfport

$2,070/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gulfport is $2,070 per month as of June 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $120 more per month.

$2.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gulfport

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gulfport rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Gulfport, FL

Average rent prices in Gulfport have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Gulfport, FL

Rent prices in Gulfport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gulfport is $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,507. 1-bedroom apartments in Gulfport run $1,645 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,070.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

1%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,700

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$3,000

9%

53%

4 bedroom

$5,895

7%

56%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

53%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,895

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

56%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Gulfport, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Gulfport, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Gulfport and Apollo Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gulfport

Median rent price$2,070
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,502
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gulfport, FL is 17% lower than the median rent in Apollo Beach, FL.

Discover rentals in Gulfport, FL

3017 49th Street South - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.4

Very good

3017 49th Street South

3017 49th St S, Gulfport, FL 33707

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,350–$1,650

Apartment for rent

1609 56th St S #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gulfport

2BR/1.0BA

1609 56th St S #E, Gulfport, FL 33707

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

Apartment for rent

2820 Dupont St S #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gulfport

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

4938 12th Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Gulfport

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

House for rent

Available Jun 13

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Frequently asked questions for Gulfport, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Gulfport rental market.

How much is rent in Gulfport?

The average rent in Gulfport is $2,070 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gulfport?

Average rent prices in Gulfport have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Gulfport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gulfport is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $120 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gulfport?

To comfortably afford rent in Gulfport, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Gulfport?

Gulfport's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,300 monthly. These figures reflect the city's current pricing structure across different apartment sizes.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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