Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Bossier City, LA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bossier City rent stands today

    Bossier City, LA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Month over month, rents have cooled by 1.8%, showing a recent pullback in prices.

  • Bossier City sits 26.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 86 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Bossier City rent for about $610/month, 1-bedrooms around $835/month, and 2-bedrooms at $950/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,300/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Bossier City

$1,400/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Bossier City is $1,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bossier City

86

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bossier City rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Bossier City, LA

Average rent prices in Bossier City have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bossier City, LA

Rent prices in Bossier City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bossier City is $962, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Bossier City run $1,090 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,364.

Listings

Studio

$610

No Change

22%

1 bedroom

$835

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$950

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,500

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,300

11%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$610

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$835

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bossier City, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bossier City, LA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bossier City and Benton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bossier City

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,314
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bossier City, LA is 7% higher than the median rent in Benton, LA.

Cost of living in Bossier City, LA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services7% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health6% lower
Housing11% lower
Transportation5% lower
Utilities5% higher

Discover rentals in Bossier City, LA

314 Kelly St - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

House for rent in Bossier City

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314 Kelly St, Bossier City, LA 71111

2 beds

1 bath

$515

312 Kelly St - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

House for rent in Bossier City

Available Now!

312 Kelly St, Bossier City, LA 71111

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Price dropped $115
Willow Park Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.3

Very good

Willow Park Apartment Homes

3120 Shed Rd, Bossier City, LA 71111

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$725–$1,075

2622 Lamar St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bossier City

HALF OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT!

2622 Lamar St, Bossier City, LA 71112

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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Frequently asked questions for Bossier City, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Bossier City rental market.

How much is rent in Bossier City?

The average rent in Bossier City is $1,400 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bossier City?

Average rent prices in Bossier City have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Bossier City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bossier City is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bossier City?

To comfortably afford rent in Bossier City, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bossier City?

February offers the lowest rents in Bossier City, running about 13% lower than September's peak prices, making it the ideal time for budget-conscious apartment hunting.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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