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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Studio Apartments | $1,288 | $900 | $1,645 |
| Crystal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $500 | $2,695 |
Crystal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,100 | $4,085 |
| Crystal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,626 | $1,595 | $3,995 |
There are currently 425 available 2 Bedroom apartment units in Crystal, MN neighborhoods that range in price from $1,100 to $4,085. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Crystal with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | 145 | $1,528 | $1,100 |
| Brownwood | 121 | $1,612 | $1,100 |
| Bassett Creek | 81 | $1,851 | $1,100 |
| Cavanagh Oaks | 78 | $1,385 | $1,165 |
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Crystal, MN is found at Plymouth Ponds Apartments in the Hidden Creek Estates neighborhood and is 1,378 square feet priced from $1,975. The Reeve Lakeside in the Shingle Creek neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,378 square feet and currently listed start at $3,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Crystal:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Ponds Apartments | 2E - 2 Bedroom | 1,378 Sq Ft | $1,975 |
| The Reeve Lakeside | E-2 | 1,378 Sq Ft | $3,395 |
| Bass Lake Crossing | 2bed | 1,300 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| Four Seasons Villa | 2BD Deluxe | 1,300 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
| The Cavanagh 55+ Apartments | Two Bedroom - C | 1,260 Sq Ft | $1,698 |
| The Brooks Apartments | Sierra (3-4) | 1,259 Sq Ft | $2,385 |
| Valley View | Two Bedroom 22A | 1,250 Sq Ft | $1,580 |
| Shadow Hills | Hamline 2 Den | 1,248 Sq Ft | $1,999 |
| Parker Station Flats | 2 Bedroom B | 1,101 Sq Ft | $2,195 |
As of January 24, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Crystal, MN is the 2BR Model starting from $1,100 at Four Seasons Villa in the Becker neighborhood. The second most affordable Crystal 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bedroom/1Bath Model at Cabana Apartments starting at $1,100 in the Brookview neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Crystal is currently $1,983. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Crystal:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Villa | 2BR | $1,100 |
| Cabana Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1Bath | $1,100 |
| Tradewinds Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | $1,165 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | $1,178 |
| Twin Lakes Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | $1,195 |
| Bass Lake Crossing | 2bed | $1,199 |
| Xerxes Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,223 |
| Regent Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | $1,225 |
| Douglas Drive Terrace | Two Bedroom Silver | $1,229 |
| Colonial Apartments | 2 Bedroom | $1,242 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Crystal is at Four Seasons Villa listed at $1,100.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Crystal is $1,983.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Crystal is a 1,378 square feet unit starting from $1,975 at Plymouth Ponds Apartments.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Crystal is currently 1,818 sq ft.
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