Shreveport, LA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Shreveport is $1,112, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .
Studio Apartments at $893 offer the most budget-friendly option with 450 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 743 square feet for $960, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,195 offer 1,075 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,385 sq ft) for $1,506, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Shreveport, LA
Last updated: April 23, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,112 | 948 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $893 | 450 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $960 | 743 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,195 | 1,075 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $1,506 | 1,385 sq. ft. |
Shreveport, LA rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in Shreveport, LA?
The largest share of rentals in Shreveport, LA (46%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 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.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Shreveport?
Airport - Pines Road $817/month
Hyde Park Brookwood - Southern Hills $954/month
Springlake - University Terrace $1,142/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,112/month.Average Rent in Shreveport, LA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Broadmoor - Anderson Island - Shreve Isle | $1,365 |
| Springlake - University Terrace | $1,142 |
| Hyde Park Brookwood - Southern Hills | $954 |
| Airport - Pines Road | $817 |
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Shreveport | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Airport - Pines Road is 40% lower than in Broadmoor - Anderson Island - Shreve Isle
$817
Airport - Pines Road rent is 26% lower than Shreveport average
Average Rent
$817
$1,365
Broadmoor - Anderson Island - Shreve Isle rent is 23% higher than Shreveport average
Average Rent
$1,365
How Shreveport Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Shreveport | $1,112 |
| New Orleans | $1,385 |
| Baton Rouge | $1,263 |
| Lafayette | $1,163 |
| Hammond | $1,301 |
| Slidell | $1,346 |
| Ruston | $1,673 |
| Lake Charles | $1,191 |
| Bossier City | $1,462 |
| Youngsville | $1,428 |
| Covington | $1,464 |
| Longview, TX | $1,099 |
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.