Downtown Riverfront

Shreveport, LA

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Downtown Riverfront - Shreveport, LA

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A Southern urban center in northern Louisiana with plenty to offer

Urban Affordable Entertainment Artistic Dining River Culture

Nestled along Red River, Downtown Riverfront is the heart of Shreveport. This Southern, urban neighborhood is home to an abundance of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Along with government buildings, hotels, and offices, Downtown Riverfront houses museums, art galleries, theaters, casinos, an aquarium, bars, and more. Try your luck at Sam's Town Hotel & Casino, have an interactive experience at the Sci-Port Discovery Center, attend an event at the Shreveport Convention Center, or enjoy some authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine in the Red River District. Downtown Riverfront is also the cultural hub of the city, and many annual events like the Red River Revel Arts Festival are held in Festival Plaza along Crockett Street. Great for professionals, artists, foodies, urbanites, or anyone who wants to be in the mix 24/7, renters will find affordable to upscale apartments available for rent in this district.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Riverfront is $628 for a studio, $1,001 for one bedroom, and $1,193 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Riverfront has increased by 7.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 471 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $628/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 567 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,001/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 879 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,193/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

64

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Military Bases

Airports

  • Shreveport Regional

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