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Rental Market Trends in Shreveport, LA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Shreveport, LA is $931/month.
Rent in Shreveport is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$931/month
Average Rent
692 Sq Ft
Average Size
+5%
Change / Year
1,024
Available Apartments
Shreveport rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Shreveport average $967 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Shreveport average $931 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Shreveport average $1,102 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Shreveport average $1,298 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Shreveport, LA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5%, which averages out to $47 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Shreveport, LA
September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
12%
Below $700/month
51%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shreveport?
Based on current rent prices, Western Hills and Yarborough, Airport/Pines Road and Country Club Hills-Lakeshore are the most affordable neighborhoods in Shreveport.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shreveport?
Based on current rent prices, East Shreveport, Broadmoor/Anderson Island/Shreve Isle and Springlake/University Terrace are the most expensive neighborhoods in Shreveport.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Which Shreveport neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Shreveport with the most apartments available are Broadmoor/Anderson Island/Shreve Isle, East Shreveport and Springlake/University Terrace .
Neighborhood
Average Rent
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Shreveport, LA?
Because the average rent in Shreveport is $931, you’ll want to make about $3,103 per month or $37,236 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 Shreveport, LA is 5.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Shreveport is 9.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $931 - $1,298. You can expect to pay 2.9% less for groceries, 4.0% more for utilities, and 6.7% less for transportation.
How does Shreveport, LA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Shreveport, 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 Shreveport Area GuideStudio
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$1,275/month
One Bedroom
$825/month
$1,251/month
Two Bedroom
$996/month
$1,377/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,542/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Shreveport?
The average rent in Shreveport is $931 per month, which is 44.1% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Shreveport?
The average rent for a house in Shreveport, LA is $1,368 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Shreveport?
Rents in Shreveport, LA are increasing, with prices up 5.0% year-over-year and $47 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Shreveport?
In Shreveport, LA, 51% 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.