Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Southern University Shreveport, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Shreveport

$975/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shreveport is $975 per month as of September 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$0.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shreveport

208

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 7% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Shreveport run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$875

-

23%

1 bedroom

$750

-

10%

2 bedroom

$842

-

18%

3 bedroom

$1,200

-

17%

4 bedroom

$2,250

-

134%

Studio

Average rent

$875

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$842

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last year

134%

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

1551 Summers St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Caddo Heights, South Highlands house for rent in Shreveport

Available Now!

1551 Summers St, Shreveport, LA 71108

2 beds

1 bath

$510

264 Wyandotte St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland, Stoner Hill house for rent in Shreveport

Available Now!

264 Wyandotte St, Shreveport, LA 71101

2 beds

1 bath

$515

4520 Rightway Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sunset Arcre, Garden Valley, Morningside house for rent in Shreveport

Available Now!

4520 Rightway Ave, Shreveport, LA 71108

2 beds

1 bath

$565

3325 Judson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Queensborough house for rent in Shreveport

Available Now!

3325 Judson St, Shreveport, LA 71109

2 beds

1 bath

$615

$565

Price drop

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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 $975 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shreveport?

Average rent prices in Shreveport have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Shreveport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shreveport is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 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 $39,000/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).