Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Riverfront Neighborhood of Shreveport, LA from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Jefferson Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Apartments

907 Louisiana AveShreveport, 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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Oak Meadows Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Meadows Apartments

1901 Centenary BlvdShreveport, LA 71101
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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 Egan Apartments priced from $595. 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
Egan Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$595
Windsor HousingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$702
Pelican GardensOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$750
United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$791
The Standard Downtown LoftsStudio C1BR,1BA$1,002

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverfront, LA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Riverfront area is the $0.89 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Apartments Model at United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments in the in the Queensborough neighborhood starting from $791. The second greatest value Downtown Riverfront apartment is the C1 Model at Uneeda Biscuit Lofts starting at $1,022 with a $1.43 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.
United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$0.89
Uneeda Biscuit LoftsC11BR,1BA$1.43
Windsor HousingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Egan Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.03
Pelican GardensOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
The Standard Downtown LoftsStudio C1BR,1BA$2.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Riverfront, Shreveport, LA

Ranked #25

Among neighborhoods in Shreveport, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Riverfront Neighborhood in Shreveport, LA

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 Egan Apartments which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Downtown Riverfront costs $105,400.

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 7 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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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