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Average Rent in Gulfport, MS & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Gulfport, MS. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,221/mo
▼ 2.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$885/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
53
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Gulfport, MS
4 listed units across 2 buildings in Gulfport, MS dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $77/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper Gulfport | Unit 1524, B3P | $1,305 | $1,209 | $96 |
| Prosper Gulfport | Unit 1606, B2P | $1,209 | $1,119 | $90 |
| Prosper Gulfport | Unit 0823, A2D | $1,209 | $1,129 | $80 |
| Timber at the Bay | Unit 1-041, 2 Bed/1 Bath | $1,239 | $1,199 | $40 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Gulfport, MS
Compare average rent across Gulfport, MS neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport 39507 | $1,233 | ▲ $138 | $999 | 4 | 36 |
| Gulfport 39503 | $1,214 | ▲ $64 | $1,023 | 3 | 16 |
| Gulfport 39501 | $885 | - | $885 | 1 | 1 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Gulfport, MS?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Gulfport, MS is $1,221 per month across 8 apartment communities and 53 available units. Rents have decreased $33 (2.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Waters Mark Apartment Homes starting at $885/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,123/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,246/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,370/mo.
Prices range from $885 to $1,430 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 30 units are currently listed.
Gulfport, MS Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,207 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $1,185 | -$22 | 8 |
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Gulfport, MS
Rent Prices by Apartment in Gulfport, MS
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waters Mark Apartment Homes | $885/mo | $885/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Timber at the Bay | $999/mo | $1,112/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| Oxford Point | $1,023/mo | $1,171/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
| Prosper Gulfport | $1,099/mo | $1,244/mo | 25 | 4.2 |
| Bayou Landing Apartments | $1,129/mo | $1,246/mo | 9 | 4.2 |
| The Oaks Apartments | $1,150/mo | $1,206/mo | 4 | 4.8 |
| Lifestyle at the Bay | $1,192/mo | $1,192/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$49,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,221/mo.
Comfortable income
$59,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($885/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Median household income in Gulfport, MS is $46,044 , about 21% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Gulfport, MS
Overall prices in Gulfport, MS runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 88.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Gulfport, MS's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,221 |
| Utilities | $262 |
| Groceries | $510 |
| Transportation | $625 |
| Healthcare | $305 |
| Other goods and services | $488 |
| Estimated total | $3,411/mo |
Population
72,533
Median household income
$46,044
Census median rent
$1,030/mo
Rent as % of income
34.5%
Median age
36.7
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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