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Gulfport

Pop. 73,003·14th most expensive in Mississippi·Gulfport rents are up 6.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,504/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$458
Rising (Monthly)
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Gulfport · $1,504
More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
55/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% below what Gulfport's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,504/mo
Expected by trend
$1,542/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$773
1 BR
$893
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,447
4 BR+
$1,543
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,110/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,504 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,048/yr
At $1,504/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Gulfport, MS is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
73,003
Median income
$49,919
Median age
38
Renters
44.9%
Age distribution
22.3%
24.4%
24.3%
12.7%
16.3%
Under 1822.3%
18–3424.4%
35–5424.3%
55–6412.7%
65+16.3%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
48.5%
37.6%
White48.5%
Black37.6%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian1.7%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
13.4%
31.5%
31.5%
23.6%
No HS diploma13.4%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+23.6%
Housing tenure
55.1%
44.9%
Owner55.1%
Renter44.9%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Gulfport, MS has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,134 → $1,504
up 32.6%
Income
$41,250 → $49,919
up 21.0%
Population
72,468 → 73,003
up 0.7%
Renter share
49.9% → 44.9%
-5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
22.4% → 23.6%
+1.2 pts
Median age
35.6 → 38
+2.4 yrs

Rent in Gulfport, MS has climbed 32.6% since 2022, going from about $1,134 per month to roughly $1,504 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in Gulfport, MS now reports about $49,919, up from $41,250 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 11.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 44.9% of households rent today, against 49.9% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Gulfport, MS reflects that arc in its own way.

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

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About renting in Gulfport, MS

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Gulfport is $1,504/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $773/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,110/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $893/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,447/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($49,919/yr), Gulfport ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulfport an affordable city for renters?

Gulfport is considered moderate for renters. At $1,504/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($49,919/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Gulfport slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Gulfport?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,504/mo in Gulfport. The local median household income is $49,919/yr, meaning the typical Gulfport household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Gulfport?

Rent in Gulfport has increased 6.3% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Gulfport neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Gulfport are 39501 ($1,192/mo), 39507 ($1,307/mo), and 39503 ($1,649/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Gulfport is $1,504/mo.

How does Gulfport rent compare to other cities in Mississippi?

Gulfport is middle-of-the-pack for Mississippi for rent, ranking #14 out of 29 tracked cities at $1,504/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Gulfport?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Gulfport ($1,504/mo): Biloxi ($1,340/mo), Long Beach ($1,426/mo), Diberville ($1,492/mo).

What percentage of Gulfport residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.9% of Gulfport households are renters, while 55.1% are owner-occupied. Gulfport leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Gulfport rent compare to the national average?

Gulfport's median rent of $1,504/mo is $458 (23%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Mississippi, it ranks #14 out of 29 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,504/mo, rent takes ~36% of Gulfport's median household income ($49,919/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Gulfport 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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