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Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Shreveport, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Shreveport rent stands today
Shreveport, LA rent rose 10.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters are paying $111 more per month on average than last year despite a 3.5% month-over-month decline from the peak in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Shreveport sits 42.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a market where renters can find lower-cost options compared to many other metros.
Price ranges
Shreveport's rental inventory is mostly houses at $1,200/month median, while apartments run around $850/month. Bedroom medians range from $750/month for 1-bed units to $2,225/month for 4+ bedrooms, with prices varying by unit size and type.
Neighborhood spotlight
Ellerbe Woods rents fell 48.0% year over year to $1,300/month across 14 rentals, a steep local decline contrasting with the citywide 10.0% increase. This is a significant neighborhood-level cooldown amid broader market growth.
Median rent
Median rent in Shreveport
$1,100/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Shreveport is $1,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Shreveport
270
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Shreveport rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Shreveport, LA
Average rent prices in Shreveport have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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
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 $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Shreveport run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $880.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $875 |  4% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $870 | 4% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,287 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,225 | No Change | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Airport Pines Road | $1,250 | |
Broadmoor Anderson Island Shreve Isle | $1,500 | |
Caddo Heights South Highlands | $1,200 | |
Cedar Grove Lynbrook | $875 | |
Highland Stoner Hill | $850 | |
Hyde Park Brookwood Southern Hills | $1,275 | |
Queensborough | $750 | |
Springlake University Terrace | $1,700 | |
Sunset Arcre Garden Valley Morningside | $825 | |
Western Hills And Yarborough | $1,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $850 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,200 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$870
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,287
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
Highland Stoner Hill
Average rent
$850
Springlake University Terrace
Average rent
$1,700
Broadmoor Anderson Island Shreve Isle
Average rent
$1,500
Queensborough
Average rent
$750
Caddo Heights South Highlands
Average rent
$1,200
Cedar Grove Lynbrook
Average rent
$875
Hyde Park Brookwood Southern Hills
Average rent
$1,275
Sunset Arcre Garden Valley Morningside
Average rent
$825
Airport Pines Road
Average rent
$1,250
Western Hills And Yarborough
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.
How does rent in Shreveport, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Shreveport and Benton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Shreveport
42%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Shreveport, LA is 19% lower than the median rent in Benton, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,350
17%$1,500
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20%$2,000
4%$1,300
40%$1,775
7%$1,059
2%$920
9%$2,100
109%$950
3%$899
9%$840
32%Cost of living in Shreveport, 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 & Services | 7% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 4% lower |
| Housing | 9% lower |
| Transportation | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Shreveport, LA
4d ago
Caddo Heights, South Highlands house for rent in Shreveport
1551 Summers St, Shreveport, LA 71108
2 beds
1 bath
$510
House for rent
Available Sep 10
4d ago
Highland, Stoner Hill house for rent in Shreveport
264 Wyandotte St, Shreveport, LA 71101
2 beds
1 bath
$515
House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Sunset Arcre, Garden Valley, Morningside house for rent in Shreveport
4520 Rightway Ave, Shreveport, LA 71108
2 beds
1 bath
$565
House for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
Queensborough house for rent in Shreveport
3325 Judson St, Shreveport, LA 71109
2 beds
1 bath
$615
$565
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Highland, Stoner Hill house for rent in Shreveport
161 Prospect St, Shreveport, LA 71104
5 beds
3.5 baths
$6,700
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shreveport
9827 Canebrake Ln, Shreveport, LA 71106
4 beds
3 baths
$5,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Shreveport
189 Captain Hm Shreve Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71115
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,600
House for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Shreveport
9008 Vue Fleur Ln, Shreveport, LA 71106
4 beds
4 baths
$4,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Queensborough house for rent in Shreveport
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,365
House for rent
5d+ ago
Cedar Grove, Lynbrook house for rent in Shreveport
3 beds
1 bath
$1,110
House for rent
5h ago
9045 Kingston Rd, Shreveport, LA 71118
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$785–$1,140
Apartment for rent
15m ago
Sunset Arcre, Garden Valley, Morningside house for rent in Shreveport
2825 Essex St, Shreveport, LA 71108
2 beds
1 bath
$575
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10014 Stratmore Cir #10014, Shreveport, LA 71115
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Nov 29
4h ago
2531 Creswell Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$850–$1,020
Apartment for rent
5h ago
5610 Buncombe Rd, Shreveport, LA 71129
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,287–$1,635
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Herndon Apartments, Shreveport, LA 71101
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Springlake, University Terrace townhouse for rent in Shreveport
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10014 Stratmore Cir #10014, Shreveport, LA 71115
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Nov 29
2d ago
9045 Kingston Rd, Shreveport, LA 71118
3 beds
2 baths
$1,140
Apartment for rent
15m ago
Sunset Arcre, Garden Valley, Morningside house for rent in Shreveport
2825 Essex St, Shreveport, LA 71108
2 beds
1 bath
$575
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Shreveport, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Shreveport rental market.
How much is rent in Shreveport?
The average rent in Shreveport is $1,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Shreveport?
Average rent prices in Shreveport have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Shreveport rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Shreveport is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Shreveport?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Shreveport are Queensborough ($750/mo), Sunset Arcre Garden Valley Morningside ($825/mo), and Highland Stoner Hill ($850/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Shreveport?
To comfortably afford rent in Shreveport, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Shreveport?
January offers the best rental deals in Shreveport, with rents running about 6.8% lower than December's peak prices. July and March see higher demand and more competition, while November and December experience less demand relative to available inventory.
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).