Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Riverfront Neighborhood of Shreveport, LA from $500 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Riverfront area of Shreveport.

United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments

Millbrook Apartments

Windsor Housing

Bayou Grande

211 Merrick St

127 E Merrick St
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426 Merrick St

649 Merrick St

527 Wichita St

605 Merrick St

1845 Garden St

234 Boulevard St
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Alexis Park

Pelican Gardens

Chaparral Apartments

Preston Place North I South

501 Wyche St
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Downtown Riverfront, Shreveport, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Riverfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Riverfront Studio Apartments | $713 | $710 | $720 |
Downtown Riverfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,061 | $595 | $1,795 |
Downtown Riverfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,132 | $750 | $2,135 |
Downtown Riverfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $870 | $2,220 |
Downtown Riverfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $105,400 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Riverfront Neighborhood of Shreveport, LA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Riverfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Riverfront area of Shreveport, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Egan Apartments priced from $595. Pelican Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Riverfront apartments for rent in Shreveport, LA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Egan Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
Pelican Gardens | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Townhomes at South Highlands | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $791 |
Chaparral Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
Preston Place North I South | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Alexis Park | 1/1 627 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Millbrook Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $915 |
The Standard Downtown Lofts | Studio C | 1BR,1BA | $1,002 |
Uneeda Biscuit Lofts | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,022 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverfront, LA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Riverfront area is the $1.15 price per square foot C1 Model at Millbrook Apartments in the in the Broadmoor Anderson Island Shreve Isle neighborhood starting from $1,215. The second greatest value Downtown Riverfront apartment is the B1 Model at Greenacres Village starting at $1,024 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Eastwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Millbrook Apartments | C1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
Greenacres Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
United Jewelers and Lee Hardware Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Townhomes at South Highlands | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Uneeda Biscuit Lofts | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Chaparral Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Preston Place North I South | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Alexis Park | 1/1 627 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Egan Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Pelican Gardens | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Riverfront, Shreveport, LA
Ranked #10
Among neighborhoods in Shreveport, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Riverfront Neighborhood in Shreveport, LA
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Riverfront Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Riverfront?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Riverfront is Egan Apartments which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Downtown Riverfront costs $105,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Riverfront?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Downtown Riverfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Riverfront?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Riverfront have an average cost of $26,522 which is $78,878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Riverfront.
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