Rental GuideShreveport, LA

Shreveport rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,000

Year Over Year Change

$27

Rentals available, last 30 days

277

Rent ranges for Shreveport apartments

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

17%

$751 - $1,500

59%

$0 - $750

19%

17%

59%

19%

How has rent in Shreveport, LA changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Shreveport, LA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,000, which is a 2.33% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Shreveport, LA is about $800. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Shreveport, LA is $900, and studios are about $800 per month.

See more Shreveport, LA rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Shreveport, LA?

schools

36,147

students

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Who lives in Shreveport, LA?

Gender

47% Male

53% Female

Age Range

0-19

26%

20-34

21%

35-44

12%

45-64

23%

65+

16%

Language

English

96%

Spanish

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

12%

High School

53%

Bachelor's

22%

Master's

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Shreveport, LA?

Families

36% Families

64% Single

Property

46% Renters

54% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

32%

25-50k

24%

50-75k

15%

75-100k

10%

100-150k

150k+

How do residents get around Shreveport, LA?

Shreveport locals spend about 19 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Shreveport is through Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, 192.18 miles away.

Walking

5/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

4/10

This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Driving

9/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10

There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Scores for Shreveport are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Shreveport, LA

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Shreveport, 54% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is lower than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Shreveport

Pet friendly

73%Satisfaction rating

Affordable housing

67%Satisfaction rating

Public transportation

60%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Quality schools

Parks & recreation

Nightlife

Job market

Cost of living

Weather

Dating scene

Quality schools

60%

Parks & recreation

51%

Nightlife

46%

Job market

42%

Cost of living

31%

Weather

28%

Dating scene

27%

60%

51%

46%

42%

31%

28%

27%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

How we got this data

What is the cost of living in Shreveport, LA?

The overall cost of living in Shreveport, LA is 4% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Shreveport you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $3.11 per carton, and milk $4.60. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $131.25 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.

CATEGORY	AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE
Goods & Services	2% higher
Groceries	3% lower
Utilities	No difference
Transportation	2% lower
Health	2% higher

CATEGORY

Goods & Services