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Shreveport, LA

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Culture Nature Lake Shopping Transportation Louisiana

If you’re looking for a great place to find an apartment, then Shreveport may be just the place for you. When you live here, you experience true southern Louisiana culture. While it may be a couple of hours' distance from New Orleans, it’s all about the bayou. What makes this city unique is that the close proximity to the Texas border blends southern charm and western culture together.

Immersing yourself in the area’s natural surroundings is easy at Cypress Black Bayou Park, where you can enjoy a day on the water and hanging out with friends. Another great green space is Caddo Park, which has a large lake that houses over 70 types of fish.

The city is near one of the best outlet malls in the state. The Outlets at Louisiana Boardwalk has over 70 retailers and fantastic restaurants. Line Avenue Shopping District is another popular area with five miles of specialty shops and boutiques.

Louisiana is all about the southern food and Louisiana Creole cuisine – and Crawdaddy’s Kitchen is the perfect place for both! Nightlife near Shreveport apartments includes Riverside Warehouse and the Straycat for cheap drinks. To travel in and around the city, locals can either commute by car or the SporTran. Residents here are close to a number of major roadways, including Interstate 20, Interstate 49, and Interstate 220, as well as the city regional airport.

Explore the City

Downtown Riverfront has many shops and restaurants near the water.

The Red River provides countless outdoor opportunities.

Shreveport is home to a myriad of events, including the Louisiana State Fair.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Shreveport, LA is $904 for a studio, $885 for one bedroom, $1,043 for two bedrooms, and $1,242 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shreveport has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$885/month
688 Sq Ft
House
$1,298/month
1,315 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Shreveport, LA is 4.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Shreveport is 13.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $884 - $1,245. You can expect to pay 2.7% less for groceries, 2.3% more for utilities, and 3.2% less for transportation.

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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

518 Students

Judson Fundamental Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

299 Students

Shreve Island Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

731 Students

A. C. Steere Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

468 Students

South Highlands Elementary Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-5

517 Students

Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,003 Students

Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,509 Students

Turner Elementary/Middle School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,371 Students

Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,087 Students

Ridgewood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

702 Students

Caddo Parish Magnet High School

Public

Grades 9-12

958 Students

C.E. Byrd High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,526 Students

Huntington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,228 Students

Captain Shreve High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,851 Students

Northwood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,068 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Gardens of the American Rose Center
  • Louisiana's Science Center
  • Sci-Port Discovery Center
  • RiverView Park
  • Shreveport Aquarium

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Shreveport Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.