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.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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