Shreveport, Louisiana Short-Term Rental Market
Shreveport short-term rentals averaged $188 per night at 59.2% occupancy in June 2026 across 6,375 listings.
Quick Answer: Shreveport, Louisiana is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Louisiana Area market area is 59%. average monthly revenue in the Louisiana Area market area is $3,019. average daily rate in the Louisiana Area market area is $188. the top operator in the Louisiana Area market area is Evolve with 115 listings. market score is 90/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Louisiana Area regional market, which includes Shreveport. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Shreveport.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Shreveport’s short-term rental market includes 6,375 active listings tracked across Airbnb and Vrbo. In June 2026, the average daily rate was $188.01 with occupancy at 59.2%, producing average monthly revenue of $3,018.70 per listing. Occupancy is up 3.66 percentage points year over year, ADR is roughly flat (down 0.07%), and average revenue per listing is up 4.56% year over year, a broadly positive trend driven mainly by more nights booked.
The market skews heavily toward entire-place rentals: 5,814 of the 6,375 total listings (91.2%) are entire-place, private rooms make up 559 (8.8%), and shared rooms are rare at 2 listings. Bedroom count is concentrated in mid-size units, with 3-bedroom the largest bucket at 2,012 listings, followed by 1-bedroom at 1,793, 2-bedroom at 1,645, 4-bedroom at 705, and 5-bedroom-plus the smallest segment at 205. By booking channel, 3,482 listings are Airbnb-only, 2,405 appear on both Airbnb and Vrbo, and 488 are Vrbo-only.
Shreveport, together with neighboring Bossier City, forms a regional tourism market with a city population of 176,578 that draws roughly 8.5 million visitors annually, primarily drive-market travelers from Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The area is best known as a riverboat gaming destination, with multiple casinos along the Red River, plus the Louisiana Boardwalk, Shreveport Aquarium, and cultural venues tied to the historic Louisiana Hayride. StaySTRA’s market scoring gives this area a strong total score of 90.17 and investability of 94.24.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy | ADR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40% | $129 | $1,572 |
| Feb | 51% | $139 | $1,739 |
| Mar | 54% | $155 | $2,303 |
| Apr | 51% | $162 | $2,247 |
| May | 52% | $173 | $2,416 |
| Jun | 55% | $190 | $2,786 |
| Jul | 53% | $184 | $2,736 |
| Aug | 45% | $168 | $2,169 |
| Sep | 48% | $157 | $2,016 |
| Oct | 51% | $159 | $2,202 |
| Nov | 48% | $157 | $2,052 |
| Dec | 45% | $149 | $1,977 |
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Louisiana Area market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Louisiana Area market as a whole, which includes Shreveport, so these counts are not Shreveport-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 115 | 2,920 | ★ 4.69 |
| 2 | Coastal Realty | 53 | 369 | ★ 4.40 |
| 3 | Island Realty Real Estate and Rentals | 52 | 963 | ★ 4.79 |
| 4 | David | 44 | 2,887 | ★ 4.80 |
| 5 | Kay Property Management | 40 | 1,935 | ★ 4.65 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Shreveport?
Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
| 1 bed | 1,793 |
| 2 bed | 1,645 |
| 3 bed | 2,012 |
| 4 bed | 705 |
| 5 bed | 205 |
ADR by Property Tier
| Entire Home | $196 |
| Luxury | $380 |
| Professionally Managed | $288 |
Revenue by Dwelling Type
| Apartment | $1,936 |
| Entire Place | $3,160 |
| House | $3,256 |
Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 54.6% |
| vrbo | 7.7% |
| both | 37.7% |
Investment Analysis
ADR varies notably by listing tier. All-listing average ADR is $188.01, entire-home listings average $196.00, and professionally managed listings command $288.02, a substantial 53.2% premium over the all-listings average, one of the wider professional-management premiums in this batch. The luxury tier tops out at $379.56 per night, about 2.0x the market average. Average revenue per listing is up 4.56% year over year, supported mostly by the 3.66-point occupancy gain rather than rate growth.
No current Zillow-sourced housing snapshot (typical home value, median sale price, or list price) is available for Shreveport in this data set, so a home-price-to-revenue yield comparison cannot be calculated here honestly; that figure should be sourced separately before underwriting an acquisition. On the regulatory side, Shreveport requires an STR permit (Type A for a room in the host’s primary residence, or Type B for an entire non-owner-occupied dwelling subject to a 500-foot spacing rule), with the Type B fee reported at $300.00 on a biennial renewal cycle, and a relatively high local occupancy tax of 11.50%, both of which should be built into any pro forma. The wide gap between the all-listing ADR and the professionally managed tier’s ADR suggests meaningful upside from professional management and pricing optimization in this market.
Revenue Trend (5 yr)
ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)
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Booking Insights
Average booking lead time in Shreveport is 42.59 days, on the shorter end for this batch, and typical length of stay is 4.69 nights. This combination suggests a mix of shorter-notice casino and entertainment trips alongside longer weekend and event-driven stays tied to conventions, the Independence Bowl, and the State Fair of Louisiana. Operators should plan for a narrower advance-pricing window than in destination-vacation markets, with the ability to adjust rates closer to the stay date given the shorter typical lead time, while still watching the local casino and event calendar for predictable demand spikes.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Shreveport regulates short-term rentals (any rental under 30 consecutive days) through the Shreveport-Caddo Metropolitan Planning Commission. Every STR must obtain a permit before operating. There are two permit types: Type A, for renting a room or part of the host’s primary residence, verified by a homestead exemption, and Type B, for renting an entire dwelling that does not need to be owner-occupied but is subject to a 500-foot spacing rule from other Type B rentals. Permit fees are reported at $150 for Type A and $300.00 for Type B, plus a $50 technology fee, with permits renewed every two years (biennial).
Applications require an occupational license, liability insurance, proof of ownership or owner authorization, a site plan, and proof that neighbors within 500 feet were notified by mail. STRs are banned in mobile homes, RVs, and buildings with 3 or more units, and hosts must provide one off-street parking space per rented bedroom. There is no citywide owner-occupancy requirement, since Type B rentals allow non-owner-occupied operation, and no maximum-nights-per-year cap was identified. Operators must collect and remit local hotel/occupancy taxes running at approximately 11.50%, on top of state sales tax. Operating without a permit carries fines starting at $500 per day, though as of early 2024 an estimated 79% of local STRs were reported unregistered with limited active enforcement, making practical enforcement moderate rather than aggressive. In 2024 there was public discussion of raising the hotel occupancy tax further (an 11.5% to 13.5% proposal), so operators should verify the current rate before listing.
Market Comparison
Shreveport’s 59.2% occupancy is above commonly cited US STR benchmarks (roughly 55% occupancy nationally), while its $188.01 ADR runs below the roughly $220 national median, positioning this as a solid volume market with accessible nightly rates rather than a high-ADR destination.
Property management here is fragmented. Evolve leads with 115 listings (2,920 reviews, 4.69 average rating), about 1.8% of the 6,375 tracked listings. Coastal Realty ranks second with 53 listings (369 reviews, 4.40 rating), followed by Island Realty Real Estate and Rentals with 52 listings (4.79 rating), an individual operator listed as David with 44 listings (the highest rating in the top five at 4.80), and Kay Property Management with 40 listings. The top 5 PMs combined control under 5% of listings, meaning this market is overwhelmingly self-managed or served by very small local operators.
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