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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Studio Apartments | $1,319 | $850 | $1,645 |
| Crystal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $500 | $2,695 |
Crystal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $1,178 | $4,085 |
| Crystal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,851 | $1,600 | $3,995 |
There are currently 392 available 2 Bedroom apartment units in Crystal, MN neighborhoods that range in price from $1,178 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 | 135 | $1,526 | $1,178 |
| Brownwood | 114 | $1,670 | $1,190 |
| Bassett Creek | 76 | $1,815 | $1,190 |
| Cavanagh Oaks | 67 | $1,383 | $1,178 |
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 $2,595. 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 | $2,595 |
| Bass Lake Crossing | 2bed | 1,300 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| Four Seasons Villa | 2BD Deluxe | 1,300 Sq Ft | $1,530 |
| The Cavanagh 55+ Apartments | Two Bedroom - C | 1,260 Sq Ft | $1,698 |
| Brooks of Plymouth | Sierra (3-4) | 1,259 Sq Ft | $2,385 |
| Valley View | Two Bedroom 22A | 1,250 Sq Ft | $1,585 |
| Shadow Hills | Hamline 2 Den | 1,248 Sq Ft | $2,044 |
| Parker Station Flats | 2 Bedroom B | 1,219 Sq Ft | $2,195 |
| Ridgebrook Apartments | 2x1 River Semi-Call For Availability | 1,215 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
As of December 27, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Crystal, MN is the 2 Bedroom/1Bath Model starting from $1,100 at Cabana Apartments in the Brookview neighborhood. The second most affordable Crystal 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bedroom Model at Autumn Ridge Apartments starting at $1,178 in the Main Street Maple Grove neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Crystal is currently $2,007. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Crystal:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Cabana Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1Bath | $1,100 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | $1,178 |
| Bass Lake Crossing | 2bed | $1,199 |
| Granite Peaks | Summit | $1,199 |
| Xerxes Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,223 |
| Regent Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | $1,225 |
| Burgundy And Hillsboro | B1 | $1,245 |
| Plymouth Pointe | B1 | $1,245 |
| Trentwood Apartments | Two Bedroom | $1,247 |
| Plymouth Commons | 2x1 | $1,250 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Crystal is at Cabana Apartments listed at $1,100.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Crystal is $2,007.
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 1,215 sq ft.
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