Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Southern University Shreveport, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Shreveport

$950/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shreveport is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$0.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shreveport

220

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shreveport rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Southern University Shreveport, LA

Average rent prices in Shreveport have decreased by 3% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Southern University Shreveport, LA

Rent prices in Shreveport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shreveport is $900, whereas a house costs $985. 1-bedroom apartments in Shreveport run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $912.

Listings

Studio

$850

-

6%

1 bedroom

$750

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$900

-

32%

3 bedroom

$1,095

-

16%

4 bedroom

$2,200

-

100%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

100%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southern University Shreveport, 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.

Discover rentals in Southern University Shreveport, LA

3402 Catherine St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Queensborough house for rent in Shreveport

Available Now!

3402 Catherine St, Shreveport, LA 71109

2 beds

1 bath

$515

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
264 Wyandotte St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland, Stoner Hill house for rent in Shreveport

RENT DECREASE!

264 Wyandotte St, Shreveport, LA 71101

2 beds

1 bath

$535

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1326 Lawhon St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Caddo Heights, South Highlands house for rent in Shreveport

Available Now!

1326 Lawhon St, Shreveport, LA 71108

2 beds

1 bath

$540

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4253 Lamar Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Country Club Hills - Lakeshore house for rent in Shreveport

Comfortable 3-Bedroom Home in Shreveport

4253 Lamar Ave, Shreveport, LA 71109

3 beds

1 bath

$550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Southern University Shreveport, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Shreveport rental market.

How much is rent in Shreveport?

The average rent in Shreveport is $950 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shreveport?

Average rent prices in Shreveport have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Shreveport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shreveport is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shreveport?

To comfortably afford rent in Shreveport, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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