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Bossier City, LA

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Bossier City is considered the sister city of Shreveport, which is located directly across the Red River. Home to Barksdale Air Force Base and several oil and gas industries, Bossier City is thriving. Together with Shreveport, this fast-growing area offers something for everyone, including riverboat casinos, museums, and entertainment venues.

Being in Louisiana, the city is the sight of several annual Mardi Gras events and, along with Shreveport, supports the very popular annual Red River Revel. The Shrevepo-Bossier Tourist and Convention Bureau also sponsors the annual Artbreak Festival, the ASEANA Festival, and a number of holiday-specific events and celebrations. One of the most popular events each year is the Barksdale Air Show. For many, the Louisiana State Fair is a must-do event every year in the fall.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bossier City, LA is $790 for a studio, $920 for one bedroom, $1,180 for two bedrooms, and $1,529 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bossier City has increased by 5.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$920/month
674 Sq Ft
House
$1,641/month
1,521 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Bossier City, LA is 6.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bossier City is 18.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $790 - $1,529. You can expect to pay 2.2% less for groceries, 8.1% less for utilities, and 2.9% less for transportation.

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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Legacy Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

602 Students

10
out of 10

Stockwell Place Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

594 Students

9
out of 10

Apollo Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

792 Students

8
out of 10

Bellaire Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

384 Students

8
out of 10

W.T. Lewis Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

639 Students

7
out of 10

Airline High School

Public

Grades 8-12

2,021 Students

8
out of 10

Parkway High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,360 Students

8
out of 10

Elm Grove Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

952 Students

7
out of 10

Cope Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

836 Students

7
out of 10

Greenacres Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

611 Students

5
out of 10

Airline High School

Public

Grades 8-12

2,021 Students

8
out of 10

Parkway High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,360 Students

8
out of 10

Bossier High School

Public

Grades 8-12

719 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Shreveport Dog Park
  • Sci-Port Discovery Center
  • Shreveport Aquarium
  • Louisiana's Science Center
  • Red River Bicycle Trail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Shreveport Regional

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Living in Bossier City

Restaurants

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Louisiana’s proud French tradition of fine dining is reflected in the many excellent restaurants you can enjoy. From seafood to barbeque, you can find just about any cuisine you desire. You’ll definitely want to pick up a pizza from Cascios, ranked repeatedly as the “Best Pizza in Louisiana.” Another long-time favorite is Herby-k’s, serving their famous Shrimp Buster sandwich since 1936. The locals weren’t surprised when the ice box pie from Strawn’s Eat Shop was highlighted on Food Network’s popular series, “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” For great steaks and Louisiana-style seafood, everyone schedules special dates and events at 2Johns Restaurant.

The casinos and several popular spots, such as Chicago Downtown and Central Station Nightclub in Shreveport, are located just across the river. The hot casino spots include the Celebrity Lounge at the Eldorado and Agave at Diamond Jacks. The casinos are regular stops for many national acts, from Aerosmith to Brittany Spears to Mike Epps.

Shopping

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For nearly two centuries, the Shreveport-Bossier area has served as the shopping center for the region. The tradition continues with the finest shopping in northeast Louisiana and the adjoining areas of Texas and Arkansas. A number of malls, boutiques and specialty shops provide everything from everyday needs to the finest of specialty items for men and women. A local favorite in Bossier is Pope’s, serving the community for more than 80 years.

The Shops on the Boardwalk opened recently in Bossier near the casinos and boasts dozens of the most popular and fashionable shops, as well as a new Bass Pro Shop.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.