What's a good cap rate in Shreveport?

In Shreveport, cap rates typically run around 7.5% (Louisiana state median). A deal above that line is outperforming the local market; below it, you're paying up for appreciation or stability. TrueCap shows where any specific Shreveport deal lands versus this benchmark.

What's the average rent for a rental in Shreveport?

A typical rental in Shreveport runs about $1,111–$1,458/mo (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2–3BR). TrueCap auto-fills HUD Fair Market Rent for the exact address you enter.

What is the property tax rate in Louisiana?

Louisiana's effective property tax rate is about 0.56% of value per year — the figure TrueCap applies by default for Shreveport deals. You can override it with the exact local rate.

Shreveport, LA

Shreveport rental property analysis

Shreveport is a deep-value cash-flow market — very low prices and healthy rent ratios, with casino, healthcare, and military (Barksdale AFB) employment.

Shreveport market snapshot

Cash-flow market

Higher typical cap rates — built for monthly cash flow more than price growth.

Typical cap rate

7.5%

Louisiana state median

Typical rent

$1,111–$1,458/mo

HUD FMR · 2–3BR · 2026

Typical price

$120,000–$200,000

est., all-in

Property tax

0.56%

Louisiana effective

Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.

Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated June 2026

Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.

Is Shreveport a good place to buy rentals?

Among the cheapest entry points in the South with strong cash-on-cash. Screen neighborhoods and tenants carefully, and budget insurance + capex honestly.

Neighborhoods to look at in Shreveport

South Highlands

Desirable, stable, reliable tenants.

Broadmoor

Affordable, family renters.

Shreve Isle

Value-add, steady demand.

Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.

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