Rent in Bayard, IA
A 2-bedroom in Bayard, IA (ZIP 50029) typically rents for about $966 a month, with a range of $872–$1,060. Owner-occupied homes in Guthrie County pay about 1.22% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $860–$1,102 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $890 | $890–$1,145 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $966 | $872–$1,060 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,450 | $1,450–$1,856 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,289 | $1,097–$1,480 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Bayard ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bayard, IA?
- About $966 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $872–$1,060. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Bayard, IA?
- About $890 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $890–$1,145. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Bayard, IA?
- About $1,450 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,450–$1,856. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Bayard, IA?
- About $860 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $860–$1,102. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Bayard, IA?
- About $1,289 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,097–$1,480. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Bayard, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Guthrie County pay a typical 1.22% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Bayard rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).