Shreveport

The Red River winds through Shreveport, providing a natural escape and beautiful views.
Downtown Riverfront has many shops and restaurants near the water.
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.

Shreveport, LA Area Guide

You’ll love the cuisine and modern Shreveport apartments

Culture Nature Lake Shopping Transportation Louisiana

Welcome to Shreveport, a historic city nestled along the Red River. Founded in 1836 as a steamboat port, Shreveport offers housing options from Highland neighborhood bungalows to downtown apartments. Current rental trends show moderate growth, with average one-bedroom apartments renting for $881, reflecting a 6.5% annual increase, while two-bedroom units average $1,026. The city features outdoor spaces like Betty Virginia Park and the R.W. Norton Art Gallery's botanical gardens, perfect for year-round recreation.

Shreveport's cultural landscape includes the restored Strand Theatre and the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. The presence of Centenary College, Louisiana State University Shreveport, and Southern University adds to the educational environment. Established neighborhoods include South Highlands, with its canopy of oak trees and historic architecture, and Provenance. Local events bring the community together, from the Red River Revel arts festival to the State Fair of Louisiana, a tradition since 1906. The Texas Street Bridge illuminates downtown with its LED light display, while the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium stands as a testament to the city's musical heritage, notably as the home of the Louisiana Hayride radio show. The city honors its past while embracing growth, offering renters a genuine taste of Louisiana living.

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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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Shreveport, LA is $949 for a studio, $900 for one bedroom, $1,085 for two bedrooms, and $1,258 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shreveport has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$900/month
689 Sq Ft
House
$1,272/month
1,214 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,165/month
1,282 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Shreveport, LA is 5.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Shreveport is 8.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $900 - $1,258. You can expect to pay 2.9% less for groceries, 2.6% more for utilities, and 6.0% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shreveport, LA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

40 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

42 / 100

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

C.E. Byrd High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Huntington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Captain Shreve High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Northwood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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 February 2026.