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Forest Oak Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Oak Apartments

1674 David Raines RdShreveport, LA 71107
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Centrum
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Centrum

2750 Waggoner AveShreveport, LA 71108
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Jefferson Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Apartments

907 Louisiana AveShreveport, LA 71101
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Shreveport, LA

Pricing Updated: 10/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Shreveport, LA area range in price from $435 to $2,766 with an overall median price of $1,213. The three Shreveport neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Country Club Hills Lakeshore at $435, Queensborough at $625, and Allendale Lakeside at $625. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Shreveport Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Country Club Hills Lakeshore$900$43565
Queensborough$1,005$62572
Allendale Lakeside$1,054$62575
Ledbetter Heights$1,054$59527
Martin Luther King Dr Area$1,054$7023
North Shreveport$1,054$67510
Northwood$1,054$7027
Caddo Heights South Highlands$1,055$59543
Highland Stoner Hill$1,086$59521
W Outlying Caddo Parish$1,126$435253

Cheapest Available Shreveport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shreveport, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colony Square in the Southwood neighborhood priced from $575. Fox Trail Apartments in the Southwest Shreveport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shreveport apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colony Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$575
Fox Trail ApartmentsMagnoliaStudio,1BA$575
Tiffany Square Apartments1/1 750 SF1BR,1BA$595
Egan Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$595
Lifestyle on Golf Links1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
Villa Del Lago Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
River Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
The MarqWillow1BR,1BA$680
Salem VillageCalliope1BR,1BA$685
Westwood Village ApartmentsAustrian1BR,1BA$689

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shreveport, LA

As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shreveport area is the $0.86 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at Bayou Pointe Subdivision in the in the Westwood neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Shreveport apartment is the Townhouse- Lake View Model at Cross Lake Apartments starting at $1,040 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Mooretown and Hollywood Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shreveport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayou Pointe Subdivision4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$0.86
Cross Lake ApartmentsTownhouse- Lake View2BR,2.5BA$0.92
Lakefront Apartments3bd3BR,2BA$0.85
Fox Creek Apartments Shrevport2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.80
Riverdale2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.80
United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$0.89
The CreoleTuscany2BR,1BA$0.83
Towers at Cross LakeCove Cottage1BR,1BA$0.91
Tiffany Square Apartments1/1 750 SF1BR,1BA$0.79
Villa Del Lago Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.93

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Shreveport Overview

Shreveport offers its residents a wonderful community, where residents can can find a wide range of apartments in Shreveport. It is rich in history but also has all the luxuries of a modern city.

Why live in Shreveport, LA?

One of the nicest things about living in Shreveport apartments is that you have all the benefits of living in a major city while still holding on to the small southern town feel. There are plenty of employment options for residents in the area. In addition, the city has something for everyone to do including annual festivals, great sports, shopping and diverse restaurant options. In addition to its reasonable cost of living, many residents are drawn to its mild winters.

Shreveport, LA
Population: 188,987

Ranked #134

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shreveport, LA

Ranked #4

Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Shreveport, LA

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shreveport Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shreveport?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shreveport is under $689.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shreveport?

The cheapest apartment in Shreveport is Colony Square which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Shreveport costs $1,213.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shreveport?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 124 regular apartments in Shreveport that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Shreveport?

Cheap apartments in Shreveport have an average cost of $786 which is $427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shreveport.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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