What is the average apartment size in Shreveport?

The average size for a Shreveport, LA apartment is 902 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Shreveport?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Shreveport is $1,227 per month, a N/A from last year’s average of .

What is the average apartment size in Shreveport?

The typical apartment in Shreveport offers about 902 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Shreveport, LA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Shreveport?

The typical rent budget in Shreveport ranges from to per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Shreveport?

In Shreveport, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shreveport is $1,227, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 694 square feet for $1,011, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,212 offer 990 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,332 sq ft) for $1,631, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Shreveport, LA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,227	902 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,011	694 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,212	990 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,631	1,332 sq. ft.

Shreveport, LA rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Shreveport, LA?

The largest share of rentals in Shreveport, LA (56%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Shreveport, LA?

34,814 or 46% of the households in Shreveport, LA are renter-occupied while 40,539 or 54% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Shreveport, LA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Springlake - University Terrace	$1,665

How Shreveport Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Shreveport	$1,227
New Orleans	$1,401
Baton Rouge	$1,279
Lafayette	$1,167
Slidell	$1,294
Hammond	$1,318
Ruston	$1,641
Lake Charles	$1,125
Bossier City	$1,404
Youngsville	$1,492
Alexandria	$1,100
Longview, TX	$1,096

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Shreveport apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.