2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Shreveport, LA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Shreveport, Louisiana as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $1,170 and +37% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Shreveport
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Shreveport
Compare Shreveport's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Louisiana
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe | $900 |
| 2 | Deridder | $940 |
| 3 | New Iberia | $940 |
| 4 | Pineville | $950 |
| 5 | Leesville | $980 |
| 6 | Ruston | $980 |
| 7 | Sulphur | $1,040 |
| 8 | Shreveport (this page) | $1,045 |
| 9 | Broussard | $1,060 |
| 10 | West Monroe | $1,070 |
| 11 | Alexandria | $1,085 |
| 12 | Lafayette | $1,106 |
| 13 | Bossier City | $1,117 |
| 14 | Thibodaux | $1,140 |
| 15 | Westlake | $1,140 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Louisiana
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belle Chasse | $2,000 |
| 2 | River Ridge | $1,840 |
| 3 | Mandeville | $1,720 |
| 4 | Elmwood | $1,717 |
| 5 | Covington | $1,680 |
| 6 | New Orleans | $1,576 |
| 7 | Slidell | $1,540 |
| 8 | Destrehan | $1,510 |
| 9 | Harvey | $1,490 |
| 10 | Gonzales | $1,490 |
| 11 | Westwego | $1,460 |
| 12 | La Place | $1,450 |
| 13 | Metairie | $1,426 |
| 14 | Marrero | $1,420 |
| 15 | Prairieville | $1,380 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Shreveport.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Shreveport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier City, LA | 9.7 mi | $1,117 | +$72 (+7%) |
| Marshall, TX | 41.5 mi | $990 | $-55 (-5%) |
| Longview, TX | 66.6 mi | $1,160 | +$115 (+11%) |
| Texarkana, AR | 68.9 mi | $1,030 | $-15 (-1%) |
| Texarkana, TX | 72.4 mi | $1,135 | +$90 (+9%) |
| Kilgore, TX | 76 mi | $1,150 | +$105 (+10%) |
| Ruston, LA | 77.8 mi | $980 | $-65 (-6%) |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 78 mi | $990 | $-55 (-5%) |
| Leesville, LA | 97.8 mi | $980 | $-65 (-6%) |
| Whitehouse, TX | 101.4 mi | $1,610 | +$565 (+54%) |
| Lufkin, TX | 102.8 mi | $1,050 | +$5 (0%) |
| Tyler, TX | 104.6 mi | $1,368 | +$323 (+31%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Shreveport — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Shreveport?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Shreveport, Louisiana is $1,045 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $1,170.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Shreveport?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,800 ($3,483/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.10/hour at a full-time job.
Is Shreveport expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Shreveport's 2-bedroom median of $1,045 is +37% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Shreveport rank for 2-bedroom rent in Louisiana?
Among the 46 cities in Louisiana with 2-bedroom data, Shreveport ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Shreveport?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Marshall ($990), Texarkana ($1,030), Ruston ($980).