Rent in Shreveport, LA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,111$13,332 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,045 (−5.9%)How much rent can you afford in Shreveport, LA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Shreveport, LA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $870 | $10,440 | $34,800 | $16.73/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $982 | $11,784 | $39,280 | $18.88/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,111 | $13,332 | $44,440 | $21.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,458 | $17,496 | $58,320 | $28.04/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,552 | $18,624 | $62,080 | $29.85/hr |
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Rent in Shreveport, LA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Shreveport, LA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,045 for a two-bedroom, down 5.9% from $1,111. A one-bedroom goes from $982 to $926, a studio from $870 to $832.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Shreveport, LA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $982 for a one-bedroom and $1,111 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,332 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Shreveport, LA?
To keep a $1,111 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.37 an hour, or $44,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $982 takes $18.88 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Shreveport, LA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $870, one bedroom $982, two $1,111, three $1,458 and four $1,552 a month.
Is rent affordable in Shreveport, LA?
For the typical household, earning $48,699 a year ($4,058 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,111 takes 27.4% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,111 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.37 an hour.