Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Gulfport, FL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26% of gross income.
Gulfport rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Florida cities have lower median rent than Gulfport, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Gulfport, FL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Gulfport, FL?
Median rent in Gulfport is $2,006 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 26% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Gulfport?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Gulfport's current median rent is $2,006/mo, which leaves a $312/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Gulfport?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 45 hours a month to cover Gulfport's median rent of $2,006.
Where is rent cheaper than Gulfport for a physical therapist?
Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Hudson ($2,005/mo), Tampa ($2,005/mo), Lake Park ($2,005/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.