Last updated on June 30, 2026

Average rent in
Gulfport, MS

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Gulfport, MS rent rose 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,616/month. Renters are paying $109 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 1.0% month over month in June 2026.

  • Gulfport is 17.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it a moderately priced market with 191 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Gulfport, studios rent for $1,165/month, 1-bedrooms $1,040/month, 2-bedrooms $1,179/month, 3-bedrooms $1,675/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,200/month. These figures show a broad range of options for renters across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 2-bedroom segment in Gulfport fell 5.6% year over year, and the 4+ bedroom segment declined 6.4%, both diverging from the citywide rise of 4.2%. This indicates varied rent trends by bedroom size within the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Gulfport

$1,615/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gulfport is $1,615 per month as of June 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $334 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gulfport

191

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gulfport rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Gulfport, MS

Average rent prices in Gulfport have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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, MS

Rent prices in Gulfport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gulfport is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,760. 1-bedroom apartments in Gulfport run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$1,165

25%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,040

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,179

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,675

5%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,200

4%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,165

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,040

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,179

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Gulfport, MS, 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, MS compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Gulfport and Bay Saint Louis by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gulfport

Median rent price$1,615
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,790
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gulfport, MS is 10% lower than the median rent in Bay Saint Louis, MS.

Cost of living in Gulfport, MS

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services14% lower
Groceries5% lower
HealthNo difference
Housing31% lower
Transportation8% lower
Utilities1% lower

Discover rentals in Gulfport, MS

1018 Woodward Ave - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

House for rent in Gulfport

House for rent

Candlwood Villa Apt - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.4

Very good

Candlwood Villa Apt

1030 35th St, Gulfport, MS 39501

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$895–$1,000

Apartment for rent

3401 54th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gulfport

2 beds

0 baths

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 30

3401 54th Ave Apt B #Apt B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gulfport

3401 54th Ave Apt B #Apt B, Gulfport, MS 39501

2 beds

1 bath

$895

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Gulfport, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Gulfport rental market.

How much is rent in Gulfport?

The average rent in Gulfport is $1,615 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gulfport?

Average rent prices in Gulfport have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Gulfport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gulfport is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $334 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gulfport?

To comfortably afford rent in Gulfport, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/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 $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 per month. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's rental inventory.

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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