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Bossier City, LA 71111
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Rental Market Trends in Bossier City, LA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Bossier City, LA is $978/month.
Rent in Bossier City is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$978/month
Average Rent
671 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3.3%
Change / Year
862
Available Apartments
Bossier City rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Bossier City average $772 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Bossier City average $978 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Bossier City average $1,248 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Bossier City average $1,673 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Bossier City, LA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $33 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Bossier City, LA
September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
49%
$700 - $1,000/month
32%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
11%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bossier City?
Based on current rent prices, Barksdale and North Bossier" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bossier City.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bossier City?
Based on current rent prices, North Bossier and Barksdale" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bossier City.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Which Bossier City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Bossier City with the most apartments available are Barksdale and North Bossier" .
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bossier City, LA?
Because the average rent in Bossier City is $978, you’ll want to make about $3,260 per month or $39,120 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bossier City, LA is 5.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bossier City is 9.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $772 - $1,673. You can expect to pay 2.9% less for groceries, 4.0% more for utilities, and 6.7% less for transportation.
How does Bossier City, LA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Bossier City, LA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Bossier City Area GuideStudio
$762/month
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One Bedroom
$1,082/month
$992/month
Two Bedroom
$1,224/month
$1,293/month
Three Bedroom
$1,455/month
$1,700/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Bossier City?
The average rent in Bossier City is $978 per month, which is 41.3% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Bossier City?
The average rent for a house in Bossier City, LA is $1,542 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Bossier City?
Rents in Bossier City, LA are increasing, with prices up 3.3% year-over-year and $33 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Bossier City?
In Bossier City, LA, 49% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.