
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Riverfront Neighborhood of Shreveport, LA from $500 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Riverfront area of Shreveport.


1019 Sheridan Ave

United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments

Windsor Housing

819 Boulevard St

The View Tower

1147 Cornwell Ave

103 E Merrick St

425 Boulevard
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114 Egan St

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Egan Apartments

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Jefferson Apartments

Villa Norte Apartments

342 Prospect St

649 Merrick St

557 Merrick St
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2317 Freewater St

111 Freestate Blvd

632 Wyandotte St

403.5 Egan St

451 Egan St

Ogilvie Hardware Lofts

United Jewelers

2042 Laurel St

127 Herndon St
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431 College St

715 Boulevard St

1101 College St

Canaan Towers

546 Dalzell St

362 Boulevard St

Pelican Gardens

420 1/2 Wyche St

309 Edwards St
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Peters Place

1612 Hill St
Downtown Riverfront, Shreveport, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Riverfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Riverfront Studio Apartments | $852 | $823 | $882 |
| Downtown Riverfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,023 | $600 | $1,381 |
| Downtown Riverfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $788 | $1,802 |
| Downtown Riverfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,108 | $895 | $1,450 |
| Downtown Riverfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,127 | $1,054 | $1,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Riverfront Neighborhood of Shreveport, LA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Windsor Housing | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $702 |
| The View Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $823 |
| Bayou Grande | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
| The Standard Downtown Lofts | Studio B | 1BR,1BA | $1,002 |
| Uneeda Biscuit Lofts | C1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Grande | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| Uneeda Biscuit Lofts | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Windsor Housing | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The View Tower | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Standard Downtown Lofts | Studio B | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Riverfront, Shreveport, LA
Ranked #26
Among cities in Louisiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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