Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
Southern University Shreveport, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Shreveport

$975/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shreveport is $975 per month as of June 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.

$0.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shreveport

166

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shreveport 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 Southern University Shreveport, LA

Average rent prices in Shreveport have decreased by 19% 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 $910, whereas a house costs $1,162. 1-bedroom apartments in Shreveport run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$942

-

-

1 bedroom

$725

-

21%

2 bedroom

$900

-

12%

3 bedroom

$1,300

-

7%

4 bedroom

$2,225

-

1%

Studio

Average rent

$942

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last year

1%

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

260 1/2 Wyandotte St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland, Stoner Hill house for rent in Shreveport

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260 1/2 Wyandotte St, Shreveport, LA 71101

1 bed

1 bath

$530

$425

Price drop

House for rent

Available Feb 11

 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Allendale, Lakeside house for rent in Shreveport

1 bed

1 bath

$475

$425

Price drop

House for rent

Available Apr 20

420 Wyche St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bossier City

House for rent

3551 1/2 W College St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Queensborough house for rent in Shreveport

1 bed

1 bath

$600

$500

Price drop

House for rent

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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 June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shreveport?

Average rent prices in Shreveport have decreased by 19% 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 $975 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).