Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Riverfront Neighborhood of Shreveport, LA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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property at 139 Lister St

$600

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139 Lister St

ShreveportLA71101

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Egan Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Egan Apartments

106 E Egan StShreveport, LA 71101
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Jefferson Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Apartments

907 Louisiana AveShreveport, LA 71101
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Ogilvie Hardware Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ogilvie Hardware Lofts

217 Jones StShreveport, LA 71101
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United Jewelers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

United Jewelers

301 Crockett StShreveport, LA 71101

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Canaan Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Canaan Towers

400 N Dale AveShreveport, LA 71101
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property at 309 Edwards St

$815

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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309 Edwards St

Bossier CityLA71111

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Peters Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peters Place

1501 Barksdale BlvdBossier City, LA 71111
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Downtown Riverfront, Shreveport, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Riverfront area of Shreveport, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments priced from $660. Windsor Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $702. Here are the most affordable Downtown Riverfront apartments for rent in Shreveport, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$660
Windsor HousingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$702
The View TowerStudioStudio,1BA$823
Bayou Grande1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$909
The Standard Downtown LoftsStudio B1BR,1BA$1,002
Uneeda Biscuit LoftsC11BR,1BA$1,022

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverfront, LA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Riverfront area is the $0.95 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Bayou Grande in the in the Queensborough neighborhood starting from $909. The second greatest value Downtown Riverfront apartment is the 1 Bedroom Apartments Model at United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments starting at $660 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Queensborough neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bayou Grande1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.95
United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$0.74
Uneeda Biscuit LoftsC11BR,1BA$1.43
Windsor HousingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
The View TowerStudioStudio ,1BA$1.89
The Standard Downtown LoftsStudio B1BR,1BA$2.81

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Downtown Riverfront, Shreveport, LA

Ranked #26

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Riverfront Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Riverfront is United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Downtown Riverfront costs $1,075.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Riverfront?

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 4 regular apartments in Downtown Riverfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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