Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Bossier City, LA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bossier City, LA rent rose 5.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,475/month. Renters today are paying $48 more per month on average than last year despite a 3.6% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in July 2026.

  • Bossier City, LA sits 22.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 85 units dominated by houses.

  • Price ranges

    One-bedroom units rent for about $850/month, two-bedrooms at $1,000/month, three-bedrooms at $1,600/month, and four-plus bedrooms at $2,325/month. The four-plus bedroom segment commands the highest median rent among bedroom tiers.

Median rent

Median rent in Bossier City

$1,475/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bossier City is $1,475 per month as of September 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $425 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bossier City

85

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bossier City rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,075, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Bossier City run $1,139 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,205.

Listings

1 bedroom

$850

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,000

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,600

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,325

6%

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

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$1,475
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,575
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bossier City, LA is 6% lower 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
Health4% lower
Housing9% lower
Transportation7% lower
Utilities4% higher

Discover rentals in Bossier City, LA

314 Kelly St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bossier City

COMING SOON!

314 Kelly St, Bossier City, LA 71111

2 beds

1 bath

$590

House for rent

1612 Hill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bossier City

House for rent

Willow Park Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

Apartment for rent

Parks on Village - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Parks on Village

2687 Village Ln, Bossier City, LA 71112

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$775–$1,075

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,475 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bossier City?

Average rent prices in Bossier City have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Bossier City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bossier City is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 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 $59,000/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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