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property at 410 Egan St

410 Egan St

ShreveportLA71101

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3323 Darien St

ShreveportLA71109

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Shreveport, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Shreveport, LA

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Shreveport, LA area range in price from $500 to $5,200 with an overall median price of $1,842. The three Shreveport neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Allendale Lakeside at $825, Queensborough at $525, and Martin Luther King Dr Area at $800. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Shreveport Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Allendale Lakeside$825$8251
Queensborough$840$52510
Martin Luther King Dr Area$1,100$8003
North Shreveport$1,100$8004
Downtown Riverfront$1,150$50020
Ledbetter Heights$1,150$50020
Northwood$1,200$8004
Highland Stoner Hill$1,212$50019
Westwood$1,302$50047
Sunset Acre Garden Valley Morningside$1,455$6995

Cheapest Available Shreveport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shreveport, LA is a Studio unit found at Fox Trail Apartments in the Southwest Shreveport neighborhood priced from $575. Egan Apartments in the Westwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shreveport apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fox Trail ApartmentsMagnoliaStudio,1BA$575
Egan Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$595
Lifestyle on Golf Links1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
Villa Del Lago Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
MaplewoodRouge1BR,1BA$680
Riverdale1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$685
Salem VillageCalliope1BR,1BA$685
Windsor HousingOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$702
Towers at Cross LakeCove Cottage1BR,1BA$725
River Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shreveport, LA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shreveport area is the $0.66 price per square foot Willow Model at South Pointe Apartments in the in the Westwood neighborhood starting from $846. The second greatest value Shreveport apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Fox Creek Apartments starting at $927 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Westwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shreveport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South Pointe ApartmentsWillow3BR,2BA$0.66
Fox Creek Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.75
The DrakeLaredo2BR,1.5BA$0.81
United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$0.89
Colony Square2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.90
Towers at Cross LakeCove Cottage1BR,1BA$0.91
Lifestyle on Lakeshore1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.97
Villa Del Lago Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.93
Riverdale1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Lifestyle on Golf Links1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shreveport

What type of rentals are currently available in Shreveport?

There are currently 211 Apartments for Rent in Shreveport, LA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $105,400. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shreveport ranging from $500 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shreveport?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shreveport ranges from $500 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,525.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shreveport?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shreveport range from $846 to $2,799, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,051.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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