Baird is a city in Callahan County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,623 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Callahan County. The city is named after the second owner of Baldwin Locomotive Works, Matthew Baird. Baird apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Baird apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.