Shreveport, LA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: October 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Shreveport is $1,082, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .
Studio Apartments at $897 offer the most budget-friendly option with 443 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 705 square feet for $969, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-bedroom units at $1,141 offer 1,004 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,250 sq ft) for $1,352, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Shreveport, LA
Last updated: October 31, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,082 | 881 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $897 | 443 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $969 | 705 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,141 | 1,004 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $1,352 | 1,250 sq. ft. |
Shreveport, LA rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in Shreveport, LA?
The largest share of rentals in Shreveport, LA (50%) 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?
35,515 or 47% of the households in Shreveport, LA are renter-occupied while 40,481 or 53% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Shreveport?
Sunset Acres - Garden Valley - Morningside $728/month
Freestate - North Highlands $774/month
Caddo Heights - South Highlands $798/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,082/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Shreveport?
Springlake - University Terrace $1,203/month
Downtown Riverfront $1,205/month
Broadmoor - Anderson Island - Shreve Isle $1,219/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Shreveport, LA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Broadmoor - Anderson Island - Shreve Isle | $1,219 |
| Downtown Riverfront | $1,205 |
| Springlake - University Terrace | $1,203 |
| Highland - Stoner Hill | $1,089 |
| Jenkins - Pinecroft | $1,055 |
| Hyde Park Brookwood - Southern Hills | $1,021 |
| Country Club Hills - Lakeshore | $928 |
| Martin Luther King | $888 |
| Caddo Heights - South Highlands | $798 |
| Freestate - North Highlands | $774 |
| Sunset Acres - Garden Valley - Morningside | $728 |
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Shreveport | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Broadmoor - Anderson Island - Shreve Isle is 53% higher than in Caddo Heights - South Highlands
$1,219
Broadmoor - Anderson Island - Shreve Isle rent is 13% higher than Shreveport average
Average Rent
$1,219
$798
Caddo Heights - South Highlands rent is 26% lower than Shreveport average
Average Rent
$798
How Shreveport Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Shreveport | $1,082 |
| New Orleans | $1,377 |
| Lafayette | $1,209 |
| Baton Rouge | $1,299 |
| Slidell | $1,345 |
| Hammond | $1,317 |
| Ruston | $1,645 |
| Lake Charles | $1,305 |
| Youngsville | $1,481 |
| Bossier City | $1,148 |
| Covington | $1,554 |
| Longview, TX | $1,109 |
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.