Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Bossier City, LA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bossier City, LA rent slipped 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Renters today are paying $55 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent holding essentially flat recently.

  • Bossier City is 28.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Louisiana.

  • Price ranges

    One-bedroom rents in Bossier City sit around $775/month, two-bedrooms around $1,100/month, three-bedrooms at $1,525/month, and four-plus bedrooms at $2,100/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,600/month while apartments are lower at $960/month, reflecting the city's inventory mix.

Median rent

Median rent in Bossier City

$1,400/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bossier City is $1,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bossier City

89

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $960, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Bossier City run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $965.

Listings

1 bedroom

$775

5%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,100

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,525

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,100

7%

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

7%

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 by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bossier City, LA is equal to 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 & Services2% higher
Groceries3% lower
Health2% higher
Housing15% lower
Transportation2% lower
UtilitiesNo difference

Discover rentals in Bossier City, LA

420 Wyche St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bossier City

House for rent

2560 Lamar St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Bossier City

3 Bedroom/1 Bath Home Available

2560 Lamar St, Bossier City, LA 71112

3 beds

1 bath

$665

House for rent

Available Feb 12

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

8.5

Very good

Parks on Village

2687 Village Ln, Bossier City, LA 71112

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$775–$1,075

Apartment for rent

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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 June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bossier City?

Average rent prices in Bossier City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Bossier City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bossier City is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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?

Bossier City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $830 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,000 per month. These figures represent current market conditions with one-bedrooms experiencing a notable decline and two-bedrooms also seeing reduced pricing compared to the previous year.

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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