
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bayard, IA from $500 (42 Rentals)
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Woodland Park - Fontanelle

Granger Lofts

SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS

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Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

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Linden Station Apartments

Windfield West

Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments
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SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS

The Commons at Greenway Park

William Pointe by Kading

Kate's Landing

Prairie Grass at Waukee

Country Court Apartments - Waukee

Brick Towne at Waukee Central

West Light
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Anna's Grove by Kading

Fireside at Waukee

Prairie Place

Cedar Pointe

Prairie Village Commons Apartments and Townhomes

Sunrise Meadows

Perrywood Apartments
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Twin Eagles East

The Winhall of Williams Pointe

Stratford Pointe

Alice Patricia

Cedar Crossing 2

Woodland Park - Adair

505 1/2 11th St

The Briza
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Regency Villa of Atlantic

Adel Village Apartments

310 S 11th St

SUNDANCE ATLANTIC APARTMENTS

Boone Park Apartments

800 State Street

523 S 11th St

Valley Railroad Apartments
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2709 1st Ave

1015 5th St
Bayard, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bayard?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayard Studio Apartments | $1,045 | $825 | $1,556 |
| Bayard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,156 | $550 | $2,534 |
| Bayard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,398 | $750 | $2,513 |
| Bayard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $920 | $2,546 |
| Bayard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $1,325 | $2,295 |
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Cheapest Available Bayard Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bayard, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1209 Maple St priced from $550. The Briza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $647. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bayard apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1209 Maple St | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| The Briza | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $647 |
| Woodland Park - Fontanelle | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Regency Villa of Atlantic | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Granger Lofts | 1BR Upper | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing | Micro | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Linden Station Apartments | 1 Bed Apartment 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
| Valley Railroad Apartments | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayard, IA and Nearby
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bayard area is the $1.05 price per square foot Solana Model at Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes in the in the Glynn Village neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Bayard apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Valley Railroad Apartments starting at $895 with a $0.81 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayard apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes | Solana | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.05 |
| Valley Railroad Apartments | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| Sunrise Meadows | B2 - Barbados | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Prairie Place | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Kate's Landing | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| The Briza | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 1209 Maple St | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayard Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bayard?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bayard is at Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing listed at $825.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bayard Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bayard Apartment is $550 at 1209 Maple St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bayard Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bayard is starting from $850 at Woodland Park - Fontanelle.
What is the most affordable Bayard Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Bayard Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments and starts from $945.
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