Studio Apartment Rent in Shreveport, LA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Shreveport, Louisiana as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,170 and +39% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Shreveport
Compare Shreveport's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Louisiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pineville | $680 |
| 2 | Monroe | $700 |
| 3 | New Iberia | $710 |
| 4 | Deridder | $720 |
| 5 | Ruston | $720 |
| 6 | Leesville | $740 |
| 7 | Broussard | $750 |
| 8 | Alexandria | $770 |
| 9 | Lafayette | $776 |
| 10 | Thibodaux | $780 |
| 11 | Shreveport (this page) | $785 |
| 12 | Sulphur | $790 |
| 13 | West Monroe | $820 |
| 14 | Houma | $830 |
| 15 | Bossier City | $843 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Louisiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmwood | $1,636 |
| 2 | Belle Chasse | $1,450 |
| 3 | River Ridge | $1,330 |
| 4 | Gonzales | $1,300 |
| 5 | Mandeville | $1,245 |
| 6 | Covington | $1,220 |
| 7 | Prairieville | $1,200 |
| 8 | Zachary | $1,180 |
| 9 | New Orleans | $1,142 |
| 10 | Denham Springs | $1,140 |
| 11 | Baton Rouge | $1,135 |
| 12 | Slidell | $1,117 |
| 13 | Destrehan | $1,090 |
| 14 | Harvey | $1,080 |
| 15 | Westwego | $1,060 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Shreveport.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Shreveport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier City, LA | 9.7 mi | $843 | +$58 (+7%) |
| Longview, TX | 66.6 mi | $940 | +$155 (+20%) |
| Texarkana, AR | 68.9 mi | $820 | +$35 (+4%) |
| Texarkana, TX | 72.4 mi | $900 | +$115 (+15%) |
| Kilgore, TX | 76 mi | $930 | +$145 (+18%) |
| Ruston, LA | 77.8 mi | $720 | $-65 (-8%) |
| Nacogdoches, TX | 78 mi | $780 | $-5 (-1%) |
| Leesville, LA | 97.8 mi | $740 | $-45 (-6%) |
| Whitehouse, TX | 101.4 mi | $1,200 | +$415 (+53%) |
| Lufkin, TX | 102.8 mi | $865 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Tyler, TX | 104.6 mi | $1,030 | +$245 (+31%) |
| West Monroe, LA | 110.5 mi | $820 | +$35 (+4%) |
Studio rent in Shreveport — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Shreveport?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Shreveport, Louisiana is $785 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,170.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Shreveport?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,400 ($2,617/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.10/hour at a full-time job.
Is Shreveport expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Shreveport's studio median of $785 is +39% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Shreveport rank for studio rent in Louisiana?
Among the 43 cities in Louisiana with studio data, Shreveport ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Shreveport?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Ruston ($720), Nacogdoches ($780), Leesville ($740).