Shreveport, Louisiana

• Average monthly rent in 2019: $753

Residents of Shreveport get to enjoy a bustling arts and culture scene, high-quality healthcare and as many as 55 annual festivals and events, including ArtBreak. ArtBreak is the largest showcase of Student Art programs in the South, perfect for those with a creative side.

Shreveport is also located next to Bossier City, so if you settle down here you’ll not only enjoy cheap rent, but also double the amenities without the insufferable traffic of other busy metro areas. Retirees won’t have to worry about long, boring days. Between these two locations, you’ll never run out of things to do.