True Cost of Renting in Shreveport, LA
Shreveport anchors the Ark-La-Tex region at the intersection of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. Barksdale Air Force Base (home of Air Force Global Strike Command) provides significant military demand, while LSU Health Shreveport and Ochsner LSU Health anchor the medical sector. Rents are among the most affordable of any Louisiana city.
Neighborhoods & Average Rents
Broadmoor
- Studio:
- $850/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,000/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,400/mo
Upscale established neighborhood; mix of rental homes and small apartment buildings. Most desirable Shreveport area. Walkable within the neighborhood. Car needed for commute. ArkLa-Tex electric providers. LSU Health Shreveport campus nearby.
Downtown Shreveport / Cross Lake
- Studio:
- $800/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $950/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,300/mo
Revitalized downtown entertainment district; loft apartments and newer development near Red River waterfront. Casino resort employment nearby. Lower rents with urban lifestyle amenities.
Bossier City (Barksdale Adjacent)
- 1 Bed:
- $1,100/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,500/mo
Separate city across the Red River; military family corridor near Barksdale AFB gates. BAH rates for E-5 with dependents (~$1,200/mo) anchor pricing. Newer apartment complexes than central Shreveport.
Utility Providers
- Electric
- Cleco Power / ArkLa-Tex Electric
- Water
- City of Shreveport Water and Sewerage
- Internet
- Comcast Xfinity, AT&T Internet, T-Mobile Home Internet
Commute & Transportation
I-20 runs east-west (Dallas, 200 miles west; Monroe/Jackson, east). I-49 runs north-south (Lafayette, 250 miles south; Texarkana north). Barksdale AFB in Bossier City is 5 miles northeast via the Red River bridges. LSU Health Sciences Center is the largest non-military employer in downtown Shreveport. The casino resort corridor along the Red River employs thousands. Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) handles regional jets.
Rental Market Overview
Shreveport is one of Louisiana's most affordable rental markets — median 1BR runs $950–1,100/month. Cleco electric bills average $110–170/month in summer. Barksdale BAH rates anchor the Bossier City market. LSU Health Shreveport medical school and residency program create stable demand from healthcare professionals. The casino resort employment creates non-standard rental patterns from hospitality workers on rotating schedules.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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