Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bayard, IA from $500 (45 Rentals)

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Cedar Crossing 2
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crossing 2

2003 Cedar StBoone, IA 50036
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The Briza
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Briza

1104 8th StBoone, IA 50036

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Boone Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boone Park Apartments

1127 S Linn StBoone, IA 50036
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800 State Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

800 State Street

800 State StGuthrie Center, IA 50115

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Bayard, IA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1209 Maple St1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$550
The BrizaGrand 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$647
Valley Railroad Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$695
Regency Villa of Atlantic1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Woodland Park - Fontanelle1 BR1BR,1BA$775
Granger Lofts1BR Upper1BR,1BA$780
SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$800
Brick Towne at Prairie CrossingMicroStudio,1BA$825
Linden Station Apartments1 Bed Apartment 55+1BR,1BA$850
Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$855

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayard, IA and Nearby

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bayard area is the $0.98 price per square foot Timberline Model at Timberline Ridge in the in the Glynn Village neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Bayard apartment is the Solana Model at Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes starting at $2,200 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Glynn Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Timberline RidgeTimberline3BR,3BA$0.98
Stratford Crossing Flats TownhomesSolana3BR,3.5BA$1.05
Valley Railroad Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.75
Windfield West3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Cedar Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$1.04
William Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$0.91
Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$0.99
Kate's LandingCottage - 22BR,1BA$1.09
SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
The BrizaGrand 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $695 at Valley Railroad Apartments.

What is the most affordable Bayard Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bayard Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at William Pointe by Kading and starts from $920.

Expert Rental Resources

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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