Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Gulfport, MS
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Gulfport, MS rent rose 3.2% year over year to a current median of $1,600/month. The year-over-year dollar change is negligible, indicating rents are essentially flat in dollar terms compared to last year.
Compared to national trends
Gulfport is 16.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median. The city offers 197 total rentals, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms for $913/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,174/month in Gulfport. These figures show a broad range of options by bedroom count for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Gulfport
$1,600/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Gulfport is $1,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gulfport
197
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gulfport rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gulfport, MS
Average rent prices in Gulfport have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $975, whereas a house costs $1,685. 1-bedroom apartments in Gulfport run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | 2% | 72% | |
1 bedroom | $913 |  2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 3% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,649 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,174 | 1% | 2% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Gulfport, MS.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $975 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,685 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
72%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$913
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,649
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,174
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Gulfport, MS.
Apartments
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,685
Last 30 days
1%
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
17%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gulfport, MS is 11% lower than the median rent in Bay Saint Louis, MS.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,790
1%$1,750
8%$1,675
12%$2,100
5%$1,390
16%$1,395
2%$1,650
3%$1,872
8%$1,525
5%$1,625
45%$1,600
9%$1,750
51%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 & Services | 14% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 31% lower |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Gulfport, MS
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Gulfport
8360 Alabama Ave #A, Gulfport, MS 39501
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gulfport
8371 Mississippi Ave #M, Gulfport, MS 39501
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gulfport
8371 Mississippi Ave #O, Gulfport, MS 39501
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gulfport
8360 Alabama Ave #D, Gulfport, MS 39501
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Gulfport
3 beds
0 baths
$3,195
Condo for rent
Available May 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gulfport
14248 Cygnet Cv, Gulfport, MS 39503
4 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Gulfport
3 beds
0 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gulfport
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
1100 1100 Snapper Court, Gulfport, MS 39503
3 beds
2 baths
$1,775
Apartment for rent
3h ago
11200 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$913–$1,425
Apartment for rent
1d ago
980 Courthouse Rd, Gulfport, MS 39507
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,414
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Gulfport
11357 Camden Court Cir, Gulfport, MS 39503
3 beds
2 baths
$1,775
House for rent
3h ago
11200 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$913–$1,425
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Gulfport
10837 Chapelwood Dr #1, Gulfport, MS 39503
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
House for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gulfport
12514R Star Ln, Gulfport, MS 39503
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gulfport
10690 E Bay Tree Dr #1, Gulfport, MS 39503
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Aug 31
23h ago
1630 Broad Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Gulfport
10 Pembrook Cir, Gulfport, MS 39503
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,475
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Gulfport
16463 Millsaps Ave, Gulfport, MS 39503
4 beds
3 baths
$2,300
$2,150
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Gulfport
3 beds
0.5 baths
$2,600
$2,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
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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 $1,600 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gulfport?
Average rent prices in Gulfport have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $325 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 $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gulfport?
February offers the lowest rents in Gulfport, with prices running about 12% lower than the peak month of August. Searching during the winter months could save you money compared to summer rates.
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).