Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Riverfront Neighborhood of Shreveport, LA from $600 (33 Rentals)

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property at 2115 Centenary Blvd

$750

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$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2115 Centenary Blvd

ShreveportLA71104

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property at 309 Edwards St

$815

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$815

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$815

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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309 Edwards St

Bossier CityLA71111

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property at 621 Merrick St

$925

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$925

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$925

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 14

621 Merrick St

ShreveportLA71104

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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
Lighthouse House on EuclidStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
Bayou Grande1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$951
Uneeda Biscuit LoftsC11BR,1BA$1,022

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverfront, LA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Riverfront area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bayou Grande in the in the Queensborough neighborhood starting from $1,088. 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 Grande2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.03
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
Lighthouse House on EuclidStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.70
Pelican Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.30
The View TowerStudioStudio ,1BA$1.89

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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 Downtown Riverfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Riverfront?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverfront, LA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $1,802. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Riverfront ranging from $650 to $6,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Riverfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Riverfront ranges from $650 to $6,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,150.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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