Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi after the state capital Jackson. It is the larger of two principal cities of the Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, Mississippi Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the city of Gulport had a total population of 71,127. Gulfport is co-county seat with Biloxi of Harrison County, Mississippi. Gulfport is the east coast home to the US Navy Seabees, and also the birthplace of American football player Brett Favre. Gulfport apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Gulfport apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.