Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Riverfront Neighborhood of Shreveport, LA from $500 (50 Rentals)

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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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Lofts @ 624
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts @ 624

616-624 Texas StShreveport, LA 71101

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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 Pelican Gardens priced from $650. United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $660. Here are the most affordable Downtown Riverfront apartments for rent in Shreveport, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pelican Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
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 July 24, 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
Pelican Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.30
The View TowerStudioStudio ,1BA$1.89
The Standard Downtown LoftsStudio B1BR,1BA$2.81

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Riverfront, Shreveport, LA

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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 Pelican Gardens which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Downtown Riverfront costs $1,195.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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