Average Rent in Shreveport, LA
6 apartment buildings, 61 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,265/mo
market average
Cheapest
$730/mo
Pelican Gardens
Properties
6
tracked daily
Units
61
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Shreveport, LA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Shreveport, LA Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Pelican Gardens
1820 E Texas St, Bossier City, LA 71111, USA
Pier Landing
3131 Knight St, Shreveport, LA 71105, USA
The Standard Apartments
509 Market St, Shreveport, LA 71101, USA
Champion Lake Apartment Homes
3501 Champion Lake Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71105, USA
River Walk Apartment Homes
1000 River Walk Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71105, USA
RiverScape Apartment Homes
1535 River Pkwy Blvd #1118, Shreveport, LA 71104, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pelican Gardens 1820 E Texas St, Bossier City, LA 71111, USA | $730 | $815 | -- | 3.6 (22) | 2 |
| 2 | Pier Landing 3131 Knight St, Shreveport, LA 71105, USA | $790 | $903 | $1.15 | 4.6 (169) | 8 |
| 3 | The Standard Apartments 509 Market St, Shreveport, LA 71101, USA | $1,002 | $1,277 | $2.06 | 4.5 (55) | 6 |
| 4 | Champion Lake Apartment Homes 3501 Champion Lake Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71105, USA | $1,050 | $1,202 | $1.41 | 3.4 (88) | 17 |
| 5 | River Walk Apartment Homes 1000 River Walk Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71105, USA | $1,255 | $1,379 | $1.36 | 4.1 (52) | 16 |
| 6 | RiverScape Apartment Homes 1535 River Pkwy Blvd #1118, Shreveport, LA 71104, USA | $1,263 | $1,514 | $1.66 | 3.9 (39) | 12 |
Explore Each Property
Pelican Gardens
3.6 (22)1820 E Texas St, Bossier City, LA 71111, USA
Pier Landing
4.6 (169)3131 Knight St, Shreveport, LA 71105, USA
The Standard Apartments
4.5 (55)509 Market St, Shreveport, LA 71101, USA
Champion Lake Apartment Homes
3.4 (88)3501 Champion Lake Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71105, USA
River Walk Apartment Homes
4.1 (52)1000 River Walk Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71105, USA
RiverScape Apartment Homes
3.9 (39)1535 River Pkwy Blvd #1118, Shreveport, LA 71104, USA
Shreveport, LA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Shreveport, LA is $1,265 per month, based on 61 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $730 at Pelican Gardens to $1,263 at RiverScape Apartment Homes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,097/mo | $790/mo | 22 |
| 2 Bed | $1,341/mo | $730/mo | 37 |
| 3 Bed | $1,702/mo | $1,515/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Shreveport, LA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Shreveport, LA averages $1,097/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,341/mo. At the local median household income of $48,465, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Shreveport, LA at $980/mo. The current tracked market average runs 29% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Shreveport, LA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Shreveport, LA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$51,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,265/mo.
Comfortable income
$61,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($730/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Median household income in Shreveport, LA is $48,465 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Shreveport, LA
Overall prices in Shreveport, LA runs below the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 87.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Shreveport, LA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,265 |
| Utilities | $257 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $612 |
| Healthcare | $298 |
| Other goods and services | $478 |
| Estimated total | $3,412/mo |
Population
183,483
Median household income
$48,465
Census median rent
$980/mo
Rent as % of income
33.8%
Median age
37.5
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Louisiana
How Shreveport, LA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Shreveport, LA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $2,126 | +68% | 16 |
| Lafayette, LA | $1,222 | -3% | 10 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $1,516 | +20% | 9 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $1,290 | +2% | 7 |
| Kenner, LA | $1,280 | +1% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Shreveport, LA?
The average rent in Shreveport, LA is $1,265 per month, based on 61 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Shreveport, LA?
The lowest available rent in Shreveport, LA starts at $730 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Shreveport, LA?
1-bedroom apartments in Shreveport, LA average $1,097/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $790/mo across 22 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Shreveport, LA?
2-bedroom apartments in Shreveport, LA average $1,341/mo. Units start from $730/mo across 37 units currently listed.
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