Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Bossier City, LA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bossier City rent stands today

    Bossier City, LA rent rose 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $62 more per month on average than last year, continuing the upward trend to the current peak.

  • Bossier City is 22.9% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a market with 87 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Bossier City, 1-bedrooms rent for about $800/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,075/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,350/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses make up 85% of total rentals and have a median rent of $1,750/month, while apartments rent for a median of $1,025/month. This property-type spread adds to the range of rental options in Bossier City.

Median rent

Median rent in Bossier City

$1,500/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bossier City is $1,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $445 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bossier City

87

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,025, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Bossier City run $1,119 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,205.

Listings

1 bedroom

$800

8%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,075

No Change

13%

3 bedroom

$1,600

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,350

9%

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

9%

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$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bossier City, LA is 32% 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

Willow Park Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

19h 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

1231 Estelle Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

1231 Estelle Street

1231 Estelle St, Bossier City, LA 71112

2 beds

1 bath

$765

Condo for rent

Available Jul 23

Parks on Village - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Parks on Village

2687 Village Ln, Bossier City, LA 71112

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$775–$1,075

Apartment for rent

1612 Hill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bossier City

House 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 $1,500 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bossier City?

Average rent prices in Bossier City have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Bossier City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bossier City is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 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 $60,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bossier City average around $760/month and two-bedrooms approximately $980/month.

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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