
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Crystal, MN from $800 (137 Rentals)
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Morada

Douglas Drive Terrace

Golden Valley Greenway

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Sumter Green Apartments

5324-5340 Hanson Ct N

Sedona Hills Apartments

Kentucky Lane Apartments

Valley Place Apartments

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The Crystal- 55+ Community

The Cavanagh

4425 York Ave N

St. Anne's Senior Housing

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4115 Lowry Ave N, Unit 4111

Bass Lake Crossing

Autumn Ridge Apartments

Plymouth Commons

Regent Place Apartments Hwy 100

6017 Bass Lake Rd
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Robinwood Apartments

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The Avenue 401

Tradewinds Apartments

Pebble Creek North

Granite Creek

Cabana Apartments

Oria Lakeview Apartments

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Moonraker Apartments

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Burgundy And Hillsboro
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ReNew Meadow Lake

Imperial Gates Apartments

6007 W Broadway Ave, Unit Hidden Park Condo

7021 Brooklyn Blvd

The BLVD

Lancaster Village Apartments

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Beach South at the Lake

Ridgebrook Apartments

Four Seasons Estates

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Lake Pointe
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Northumberland Apartments

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Garden Gates

Park Place off Broadway

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Noma One

5801 73rd Ave N

Kings Manor Apartments

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Trentwood Apartments

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Twin Lakes Apartments

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Chelsea Park
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Crystal, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crystal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Crystal Studio Apartments | $1,265 | $910 | $1,665 |
| Cheap Crystal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $900 | $2,695 |
| Cheap Crystal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $1,212 | $4,085 |
| Cheap Crystal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,505 | $1,675 | $4,267 |
| Cheap Crystal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,426 | $1,995 | $2,709 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal, MN
Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026Current apartment rentals in the Crystal, MN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Crystal Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavanagh Oaks | $2,574 | $900 | 106 |
| Bassett Creek | $2,584 | $900 | 179 |
| Brownwood | $2,641 | $910 | 136 |
| Forest | $2,641 | $910 | 143 |
Cheapest Available Crystal Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Crystal, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Broadway 2407 in the Jordan neighborhood priced from $895. St. Anne's Senior Housing in the Jordan neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crystal apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway 2407 | Broadway 2407 - 8 | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| St. Anne's Senior Housing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| 36th Ave Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Regent Place Apartments Hwy 100 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 6017 Bass Lake Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Robinwood Apartments | 1-BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| Pebble Creek North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Cambridge Court Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Oria Lakeview Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal, MN
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal area is the $1.21 price per square foot b1-3s Model at Manor Royal Apartments in the in the Becker neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Crystal apartment is the 2x1 B Model at Plymouth Commons starting at $1,250 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crystal apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Royal Apartments | b1-3s | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Plymouth Commons | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Bass Lake Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Cabana Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Kings Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Four Seasons Villa | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Cambridge Court Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Broadway Flats | One Bedroom D | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Broadway 2407 | Broadway 2407 - 8 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crystal Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crystal?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crystal is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crystal?
The cheapest apartment in Crystal is Cambridge Court Apartments which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Crystal costs $2,610.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crystal?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 55 regular apartments in Crystal that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Crystal?
Cheap apartments in Crystal have an average cost of $144 which is $2,466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal.
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