True Cost of Renting in Gulfport, MS

Gulfport anchors the Mississippi Gulf Coast — a 26-mile stretch of white sand beaches, casino resort employment, and the Port of Gulfport. Keesler Air Force Base in neighboring Biloxi (5 miles east) provides military demand. The Coast has rebuilt substantially since Hurricane Katrina (2005) and offers Gulf beachfront living at prices that would be impossible in Florida.

Neighborhoods & Average Rents

Midtown Gulfport / Hardy Street

Studio:
$850/mo
1 Bed:
$1,000/mo
2 Bed:
$1,400/mo

Central corridor with most commercial and apartment density; Mississippi Power electric. Mix of older apartment buildings and newer construction. Car-dependent but central location reduces commute time. Good US-49 access inland.

Long Beach / Pass Christian

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

Quieter beach communities west of Gulfport; lower density than Gulfport proper. Hurricane insurance riders essential — budget $40–70/month for renters insurance with wind/flood coverage. US-90 corridor connects to Gulfport and Biloxi.

DeLisle / Biloxi Road

1 Bed:
$900/mo
2 Bed:
$1,200/mo

Most affordable Gulfport area; inland from the beach corridor. Car-dependent. Close to Keesler AFB back gate approach. Military families who prioritize affordability over beach access.

Utility Providers

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

Commute & Transportation

US-90 (the scenic beach highway) and I-10 (the freeway, 5 miles inland) run parallel east-west. Keesler AFB in Biloxi is 8 miles east on US-90. The casino resort strip (Biloxi) is 10 miles east. Port of Gulfport employs logistics workers on the south side. I-10 west connects to New Orleans (80 miles, 1.5 hrs); east to Mobile (90 miles, 1.5 hrs). Gulf Coast Regional Airport (GPT) handles regional jets.

Rental Market Overview

The Mississippi Gulf Coast offers Gulf beach access at prices 50–60% below comparable Florida coastal markets. Hurricane insurance is the critical cost difference: renters insurance with wind and flood coverage runs $40–70/month versus $20–30/month inland. Mississippi Power summer electric bills average $130–210/month due to high Gulf humidity. Keesler AFB BAH rates anchor the military-adjacent market at $1,300–1,500/month (E-5 with dependents). Casino resort employment provides unusual 24/7 scheduling that creates non-standard rental patterns. Mississippi has no state-level rent control, so annual increases follow the open Gulf Coast market at every neighborhood level described above.

Data last updated: 2026-04

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Renting in Gulfport: Common Questions

What is the average rent in Gulfport?
One-bedroom apartments in Gulfport range from $900/month in DeLisle / Biloxi Road to $1,100/month in Long Beach / Pass Christian. Two-bedroom units range from $1,200 to $1,500/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 Gulfport?
In Gulfport, electricity is provided by Mississippi Power (Southern Company), water by City of Gulfport Water Department, and common internet providers include Spectrum, AT&T Internet, T-Mobile Home Internet. Ask the leasing office for the specific unit's average monthly bill rather than a city-wide figure — utility costs vary more by building age and insulation than by location within Gulfport.
What neighborhoods are affordable in Gulfport?
DeLisle / Biloxi Road is the most affordable of the 3 Gulfport neighborhoods covered here, at $900/month for a one-bedroom — $200 less than Long Beach / Pass Christian, roughly an 18% gap. That swing is often bigger than any fee or amenity difference between two buildings in the same neighborhood, which is why comparing across neighborhoods matters as much as comparing within one.
Is Gulfport expensive to rent in?
Across the 3 neighborhoods covered here, the average one-bedroom in Gulfport runs about $1,000/month before fees, utilities, and amenities are added — and those add-ons are exactly what a bare average hides. The Mississippi Gulf Coast offers Gulf beach access at prices 50–60% below comparable Florida coastal markets. Run the specific units you are considering through RentCompare to see the true all-in monthly cost rather than relying on an area average.

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