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Shreveport has one of the strongest rent-to-price ratios of any metro we cover, and a long-running population decline to go with it. Typical home values in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro are about $183,000 and typical rent about $1,280, which works out to about 0.70% a month. That's still under the 1% rule but far better than most metros, and both prices and rents are at record highs. The trade-off is demand: the metro has lost people every year since 2013, from about 408,000 to about 383,000, and more Americans move out than in. Jobs have recovered to slightly above 2019 but are still below 2007. Louisiana eviction is fast, Shreveport requires rentals to be registered with the city, and STRs need a city zoning permit. Our vetted agent partner is based in Shreveport.
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Is Shreveport worth investing in? The long-term trends
People, jobs, rents and prices for the Shreveport-Bossier City metro, straight from the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Zillow. Hover or tap a chart for exact values.
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| Period | Value |
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| 2010 | 399,958 |
| 2011 | 403,956 |
| 2012 | 407,563 |
| 2013 | 406,378 |
| 2014 | 404,712 |
| 2015 | 404,222 |
| 2016 | 402,138 |
| 2017 | 400,439 |
| 2018 | 397,635 |
| 2019 | 395,208 |
| 2020 | 392,511 |
| 2021 | 389,040 |
| 2022 | 385,496 |
| 2023 | 384,163 |
| 2024 | 383,764 |
| 2025 | 383,474 |
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| Period | Value |
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| 2011 | +1,586 |
| 2012 | +799 |
| 2013 | -3,571 |
| 2014 | -3,963 |
| 2015 | -2,677 |
| 2016 | -3,854 |
| 2017 | -2,981 |
| 2018 | -3,800 |
| 2019 | -3,440 |
| 2020 | -3,455 |
| 2021 | -3,085 |
| 2022 | -4,001 |
| 2023 | -2,468 |
| 2024 | -1,812 |
| 2025 | -1,000 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 176,000 |
| 2011 | 177,900 |
| 2012 | 176,000 |
| 2013 | 171,900 |
| 2014 | 172,100 |
| 2015 | 171,800 |
| 2016 | 169,700 |
| 2017 | 168,700 |
| 2018 | 169,600 |
| 2019 | 169,200 |
| 2020 | 157,700 |
| 2021 | 161,300 |
| 2022 | 166,300 |
| 2023 | 169,000 |
| 2024 | 169,900 |
| 2025 | 171,200 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | $901/mo |
| Dec 2016 | $892/mo |
| Dec 2017 | $902/mo |
| Dec 2018 | $905/mo |
| Dec 2019 | $918/mo |
| Dec 2020 | $969/mo |
| Dec 2021 | $1,059/mo |
| Dec 2022 | $1,092/mo |
| Dec 2023 | $1,127/mo |
| Dec 2024 | $1,187/mo |
| Dec 2025 | $1,234/mo |
| Sep 2026 | $1,282/mo |
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| Period | Value |
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| Dec 2010 | $155,181 |
| Dec 2011 | $156,341 |
| Dec 2012 | $151,945 |
| Dec 2013 | $154,356 |
| Dec 2014 | $155,268 |
| Dec 2015 | $157,181 |
| Dec 2016 | $157,186 |
| Dec 2017 | $152,434 |
| Dec 2018 | $154,246 |
| Dec 2019 | $166,758 |
| Dec 2020 | $174,483 |
| Dec 2021 | $170,021 |
| Dec 2022 | $174,980 |
| Dec 2023 | $175,937 |
| Dec 2024 | $180,631 |
| Dec 2025 | $177,213 |
| Sep 2026 | $183,475 |
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| Period | Value |
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| Dec 2015 | 14.5× |
| Dec 2016 | 14.7× |
| Dec 2017 | 14.1× |
| Dec 2018 | 14.2× |
| Dec 2019 | 15.1× |
| Dec 2020 | 15.0× |
| Dec 2021 | 13.4× |
| Dec 2022 | 13.4× |
| Dec 2023 | 13.0× |
| Dec 2024 | 12.7× |
| Dec 2025 | 12.0× |
| Sep 2026 | 11.9× |
Data retrieved October 16, 2026. Figures cover the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area.
The numbers and rules that matter in Shreveport
Zillow Home Value Index, Shreveport-Bossier City metro, Sep 2026 (+3.8% YoY).
Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types, Sep 2026 (+6.0% YoY). Single-family 3-beds rent higher.
Typical rent ÷ typical home value. Well under the 1% rule; plan on cash flow from buying right, not from rents.
Over the past year: home values +3.8%, rents +6.0%.
Louisiana landlord-tenant basics
Louisiana is a civil-law state: leases are governed by its Civil Code and Title 9 of the Revised Statutes, not the uniform landlord-tenant acts many states use. Eviction is fast. Shreveport adds a rental registration program. The points investors ask about most:
- Notice to vacate (Code of Civil Procedure art. 4701): when the lease ends, including for nonpayment, deliver a written notice giving the tenant at least 5 days to leave before you file an eviction. A lease can waive this notice in writing, in which case you can file as soon as the lease ends.
- Deposit return (R.S. 9:3251): return the deposit within one month after the lease ends. If you keep any of it for unpaid rent or damage beyond normal wear, send an itemized statement with the reasons. Act 63 of 2026, effective August 1, 2026, amended this section to allow extra time for the itemized statement in some cases; check the current text.
- Deposit penalty (R.S. 9:3252): willfully failing to return a deposit can cost you the amount withheld plus the greater of $300 or twice the amount withheld. Not paying within 30 days after the tenant's written demand counts as willful.
- Set the deposit amount and a notice period for landlord entry in your lease, and use a lease written for Louisiana rather than a form from another state.
- Shreveport rental registration (Ordinance 195 of 2022): single-family homes, duplexes through fourplexes, condos, townhomes, manufactured homes and apartments can't be rented until they're registered and the Metropolitan Planning Commission issues a Certificate of Registration. Registration is renewed every year, and owners agree to city inspections. Bossier City sets its own rules.
Short-term rental rules in Shreveport
Shreveport requires a short-term rental permit from the Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) before you operate or advertise an STR. Permits come in three types, and the type decides how hard approval is.
- Type A: renting rooms in your home, or an accessory unit such as a garage apartment, while you live on site. No spacing requirement.
- Type B-1: renting a whole dwelling to no more than 10 adult guests, approved administratively by the zoning administrator.
- Type B-2: a whole-dwelling rental for more than 10 adults, or one within 500 feet of another legal STR. It needs a special exception from the Zoning Board of Appeals after a public hearing.
- Permits expire two years after they're issued and must be renewed. Commercial meetings, special events and similar gatherings are prohibited at any STR, and the MPC can revoke a permit.
- STRs are exempt from the city's long-term rental registration program, but state and local sales and hotel taxes apply to stays. Confirm with your platform which taxes it collects.
- Bossier City and unincorporated Caddo and Bossier parishes set their own rules. HOA rules and deed restrictions can ban STRs regardless.
Last reviewed October 16, 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice — rules and fees change, so confirm with the city, the statute, or your attorney before you rely on them. Sources: Zillow Research data (ZHVI, ZORI) — Shreveport-Bossier City metro; Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure art. 4701 — Notice to vacate; La. R.S. 9:3251 — Deposits; return; La. R.S. 9:3252 — Failure to comply (deposits); Louisiana HB 292 (2026), Act 63 — Deposit return amendment; City of Shreveport — Rental Registration Property Program; City of Shreveport — UDC Article 24, Rental dwelling unit registration program; City of Shreveport — UDC Article 23, Short-term rental property; Shreveport-Caddo MPC — Short-term rental revocation.
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Questions investors ask about Shreveport
Which areas does your Shreveport agent cover?
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Our vetted agent partner is based in Shreveport and works with investors buying in the city. Tell us your strategy, budget and target neighborhoods and we'll match you. If your deal is a better fit for someone else, we'll tell you upfront.
Is Shreveport a good market for cash-flowing rentals?
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It's one of the better ones on paper. Typical rent-to-price in the Shreveport-Bossier City metro is about 0.70% a month, so a well-bought rental can cash flow even with a mortgage. The risk is a shrinking population and slow job growth, which means vacancy and neighborhood choice matter more than in a growing metro. Underwrite on today's rents, not appreciation.
Can I run an Airbnb in Shreveport?
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Yes, with a permit from the Shreveport-Caddo MPC. Renting a whole home to 10 or fewer adults can be approved administratively. Larger rentals, or ones within 500 feet of another STR, need a Zoning Board of Appeals hearing. Permits last two years, and events aren't allowed.
Is Louisiana landlord-friendly?
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In some ways, yes. A notice to vacate needs only 5 days, and a lease can waive it. Deposits must be returned within a month of the lease ending, with an itemized statement for anything kept, and willfully holding one back can cost you twice the amount or $300. Shreveport requires rentals to be registered with the city. Louisiana is a civil-law state, so use a lease written for Louisiana.
Can I invest in Shreveport if I live out of state?
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Yes, and the low prices draw many out-of-state buyers. In a shrinking metro, though, the block matters more than the city average. Pick an agent who walks properties for you, attends inspections, and introduces you to a property manager with real vacancy numbers.
What does it cost to get matched with a Shreveport agent?
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Nothing. Agents Invest is free for investors. The agent pays us a referral fee only if you close a deal with them.
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