Gulfport, Mississippi Short-Term Rental Market
Mississippi Gulf Coast STR market in September 2026 averaged $206 ADR, 42.3% occupancy and $2,437 monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Gulfport, Mississippi is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Gulfport/Biloxi market area is 42%. average monthly revenue in the Gulfport/Biloxi market area is $2,437. average daily rate in the Gulfport/Biloxi market area is $206. the top operator in the Gulfport/Biloxi market area is Evolve with 169 listings. market score is 81/100 (grade B).
Market data reflects the Gulfport/Biloxi regional market, which includes Gulfport. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Gulfport.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
This profile covers Gulfport, Mississippi, using September 2026 data. Short-term rental performance is tracked at a shared regional level, so every performance figure below describes the Mississippi Gulf Coast STR market rather than Gulfport alone. In September 2026 the average daily rate across all listings was $206 and occupancy was 42.3%, producing average monthly revenue of $2,437 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 14.8%, ADR is up 1.4% and revenue is up 5.8%, so most of the gain came from more booked nights rather than higher prices. Entire homes averaged $208 per night. The 2026 year to date figures cover nine months at 49.6% occupancy, a $217 ADR and $2,997 in monthly revenue. That is the strongest revenue run since 2021, when the year averaged 64.4% occupancy, a $178 ADR and $3,047 in monthly revenue. The region draws drive-in leisure travelers to 26 miles of beachfront, casino gaming, fishing and boating, and ferry trips to Ship Island. Coastal Mississippi drew 15.7 million visitors in 2024, though that is a three-county figure and no Gulfport-only count is published. Gulfport itself has a population of 74,632 and is the second-largest city in Mississippi. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Gulfport, so this profile omits them. Investors should note that Gulfport requires a city permit and limits where full-time short-term rentals can operate, which is covered in the regulatory section.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 40% |
| Feb | 59% |
| Mar | 63% |
| Apr | 50% |
| May | 52% |
| Jun | 66% |
| Jul | 65% |
| Aug | 44% |
| Sep | 44% |
| Oct | 45% |
| Nov | 40% |
| Dec | 41% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Gulfport/Biloxi market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Gulfport/Biloxi market as a whole, which includes Gulfport, so these counts are not Gulfport-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 169 | 8,777 | ★ 4.66 |
| 2 | Biloxi Beach Resort Rentals | 144 | 1,965 | ★ 4.37 |
| 3 | Dunn Deal Properties & Vacations Rentals | 136 | 286 | ★ 4.60 |
| 4 | Gulf Coast Resort Rentals | 75 | 332 | ★ 4.77 |
| 5 | Busch Realty Group | 56 | 2,109 | ★ 4.85 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Gulfport?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 29.5% |
| vrbo | 9.2% |
| both | 61.3% |
Home Value Trends (Gulfport)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Gulfport allows short-term rentals but requires a City of Gulfport Short-Term Rental Permit from the Department of Urban Development before operating. The permit is required and renews annually. The initial fee is listed at $200, and the city’s framework also references a lower renewal fee of $100, so confirm current amounts with the city. Permits are issued only to the property owner. The owner does not need to live on site, and there is no primary-residence requirement and no annual night cap, so non-owner-occupied investment rentals are allowed. The main restriction is zoning. Rentals under 30 days, more than three times per year, are allowed as a permitted or conditional use only in districts designated for transient accommodations. Outside those districts, properties must observe a minimum rental of one month and are capped at three rentals per year. Hosts must carry liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate, install a charged fire extinguisher and a carbon monoxide detector, and notify neighbors. Lodging taxes apply: the occupancy tax is listed at 5%, and stays under 30 days also carry Mississippi’s 7% state sales tax. Enforcement is rated moderate. The city has added code enforcement staff and uses monitoring software to flag rentals operating outside permitted zones. Confirm the current eligible zoning districts, fees and tax rates directly with the Department of Urban Development before buying.
Market Comparison
The Mississippi Gulf Coast STR market ran at 42.3% occupancy and a $206 ADR in September 2026. The trend is better than the level: occupancy is up 14.8% year over year, and the 2026 year to date figures are 49.6% occupancy and a $217 ADR. Peak months run well above the September reading, with June at 65.5% and a $226 ADR. The weak months are the drag, with November at 39.6% and a $169 ADR. Luxury listings at a $373 ADR sit well above the all-listings ADR of $206. Top operator names and rollup counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Gulfport, so this profile omits them. Investors comparing markets should weigh a typical Gulfport home value of $206,071 against occupancy that sits near 40% for much of the off-season.
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