True Cost of Renting in Biloxi, MS

Biloxi is Mississippi's casino resort capital and home to Keesler Air Force Base — the Air Force's technical training hub for electronics and communications. The combination of military BAH demand, casino hospitality employment, and Gulf beachfront access creates a rental market more complex than the city's modest size would suggest.

Neighborhoods & Average Rents

Keesler AFB Adjacent / D'Iberville

1 Bed:
$1,100/mo
2 Bed:
$1,500/mo

Apartment corridor near Keesler AFB back gate; military family demand anchors pricing. BAH for E-5 with dependents (~$1,300/mo) sets the market. Mississippi Power electric. D'Iberville (just north) has newer apartment complexes.

Downtown Biloxi / Lighthouse District

Studio:
$950/mo
1 Bed:
$1,100/mo
2 Bed:
$1,500/mo

Historic downtown near the Biloxi Lighthouse and Back Bay; mix of post-Katrina rebuilt buildings and older surviving structures. Walkable to some casino resorts. Hurricane insurance essential for coastal locations.

Ocean Springs

Studio:
$1,000/mo
1 Bed:
$1,200/mo
2 Bed:
$1,600/mo

Charming arts community east of Biloxi; walkable Washington Avenue district with galleries and restaurants. Lower casino employment density. Most desirable long-term neighborhood on the Coast for non-military renters.

Utility Providers

Electric
Mississippi Power (Southern Company)
Water
City of Biloxi Department of Water & Sewage
Internet
Spectrum, AT&T Internet, T-Mobile Home Internet

Commute & Transportation

Keesler AFB's main gate is on US-90 in central Biloxi. I-10 provides the freeway connection north — New Orleans is 90 miles west (1.5 hrs); Mobile, AL is 80 miles east (1.5 hrs). US-90 is the scenic beach route connecting all Coast communities. Casino resorts employ thousands 24/7 across the strip. Ocean Springs is 10 miles east on US-90. Gulfport is 8 miles west.

Rental Market Overview

Biloxi's rental market is anchored by Keesler BAH rates and casino hospitality demand. Mississippi Power summer bills average $140–200/month due to coastal Gulf humidity. Hurricane insurance with wind rider costs $40–65/month. Ocean Springs commands a modest premium for its arts-community character and beach-adjacent living without the casino resort density. Post-Katrina construction means most surviving apartment stock is less than 20 years old.

Data last updated: 2026-04

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Renting in Biloxi: Common Questions

What is the average rent in Biloxi?
One-bedroom apartments in Biloxi range from $1,100/month in Keesler AFB Adjacent / D'Iberville to $1,200/month in Ocean Springs. Two-bedroom units range from $1,500 to $1,600/month. These are base rents — add fees, utilities, and amenity costs to get the true all-in monthly cost.
What utilities do I need to set up in Biloxi?
In Biloxi, electricity is provided by Mississippi Power (Southern Company), water by City of Biloxi Department of Water & Sewage, and common internet providers include Spectrum, AT&T Internet, T-Mobile Home Internet. Check whether your lease includes water or trash — some buildings bundle these into rent while others charge separately. Always ask the leasing office for the average monthly utility bill before signing.
What neighborhoods are affordable in Biloxi?
Keesler AFB Adjacent / D'Iberville is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Biloxi, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,100/month. Apartment corridor near Keesler AFB back gate; military family demand anchors pricing. BAH for E-5 with dependents (~$1,300/mo) sets the market. Mississippi Power electric. D'Iberville (just north) has newer apartment complexes. Remember to factor in commute costs and parking fees when comparing neighborhoods — a cheaper base rent farther from work may cost more overall.
Is Biloxi expensive to rent in?
Biloxi's rental market is anchored by Keesler BAH rates and casino hospitality demand. Mississippi Power summer bills average $140–200/month due to coastal Gulf humidity. Use RentCompare to calculate the true all-in cost for any apartment in Biloxi — base rent alone does not tell the full story.

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