Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwood Neighborhood of Shreveport, LA from $400 (23 Rentals)

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Kingwood Forest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingwood Forest

8200 Wild Briar DrShreveport, LA 71108
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Bedford Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bedford Park

9310 Baird RdShreveport, LA 71118

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Residences of SpringRidge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Residences of SpringRidge

3257 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop ExpyShreveport, LA 71118
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Southwood, Shreveport, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwood area of Shreveport, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colony Square priced from $725. The Marq has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Southwood apartments for rent in Shreveport, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colony Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
The MarqSpruce2BR,1BA$790
The Encore on Kingston1/1 645 SF1BR,1BA$810
Aspen Apartments1/1 719 SQ FT1BR,1BA$853
Tiffany Square Apartments2/2.5 1250 SF2BR,2BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwood, LA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwood area is the $1.33 price per square foot C2 Model at Residences of SpringRidge in the in the Southwood neighborhood starting from $1,935. The second greatest value Southwood apartment is the 2/2.5 1250 SF Model at Tiffany Square Apartments starting at $880 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Westwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Residences of SpringRidgeC23BR,2BA$1.33
Tiffany Square Apartments2/2.5 1250 SF2BR,2.5BA$0.70
Hillside Apartments2/2 904 SQ FT2BR,2BA$1.24
The MarqSpruce2BR,1BA$0.97
Colony Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.95
Aspen Apartments1/1 719 SQ FT1BR,1BA$1.19
Seasons Apartments1/1 675 SQ FT1BR,1BA$1.40
The Encore on Kingston1/1 645 SF1BR,1BA$1.26
Southwood VillageA11BR,1BA$1.50

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Southwood, Shreveport, and the greater Shreveport area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwood Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwood Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwood Apartment is $725 at Colony Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwood Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwood is starting from $775 at Colony Square.

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