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2701 Brunswick Ave NCrystal, MN 55422
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Sumter Green Apartments
3016 Sumter Ave NCrystal, MN 55427
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$1,299
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2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityDouglas Drive Terrace
3300-3330 Douglas Dr NCrystal, MN 55422
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMorada Apartments
3501 Louisiana Ave NCrystal, MN 55427
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$500 - $1,000
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAllianze Sr. Community
7013 Grimes Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55429
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$850 - $1,250
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBass Lake Crossing
5601 Quebec Ave NNew Hope, MN 55428
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$918 - $1,532
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAutumn Ridge Apartments
8500-8516 63rd Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55428
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$925 - $1,450
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPlymouth Commons
3301 Highway 169 NPlymouth, MN 55441
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$950 - $1,300
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCabana Apartments
1725 Lilac DrGolden Valley, MN 55422
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$975 - $1,050
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHuntington Place
5805 73rd Ave NBrooklyn Park, MN 55429
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$975 - $1,456
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBurgundy And Hillsboro
2701 Hillsboro Ave NNew Hope, MN 55427
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$990
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Avenue 401
6401 Beard Ave NBrooklyn Center, MN 55429
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRegent Place Apartments
4150 Regent Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLake Pointe
3413-3433 53rd Ave NBrooklyn Center, MN 55429
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Point Apartments
3829 W Broadway AveRobbinsdale, MN 55422
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRobinwood Apartments
3848-3854 W Broadway AveMinneapolis, MN 55422
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$999 - $1,429
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGarden Gates
6390-6402 Douglas Dr NBrooklyn Park, MN 55429
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$1,025 - $1,360
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTradewinds Apartments
8200 45th Ave NNew Hope, MN 55428
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Willows Apartments
6232 65th Ave NBrooklyn Park, MN 55429
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Eden Park Apartments
6455 Zane Ave NBrooklyn Park, MN 55429
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowChardon Court Apartments 55+
5700 Boone Ave NNew Hope, MN 55428
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPebble Creek North Apartments
5601 69th Ave NBrooklyn Park, MN 55429
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWingate Apartments
7620-7650 49th Ave NNew Hope, MN 55428
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGateway Commons
2850 Northway DrBrooklyn Center, MN 55430
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$1,099 - $1,399
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityGranite Creek
5555 Zealand Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55428
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBLVD Apartments
7015 Brooklyn BlvdBrooklyn Center, MN 55429
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMoonraker Apartments
5521 Brookdale Dr NBrooklyn Park, MN 55443
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOria Lakeview Apartments
3601 47th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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Beach South at the Lake
4199 46th Ave NRobbinsdale, MN 55422
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Chelsea Park
4200 45th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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$1,125
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityTwin Lakes Apartments
4259 W Broadway AveRobbinsdale, MN 55422
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFour Seasons Villa
3601-3651 Lancaster Ln NPlymouth, MN 55441
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRidgebrook Apartments
5840 73rd Ave NBrooklyn Park, MN 55429
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNorthumberland Apartments
4220 Winnetka Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55428
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFour Seasons Estates
9700-7930 37th Pl NPlymouth, MN 55441
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLancaster Village Apartments
3610 Lancaster Ln NPlymouth, MN 55441
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Place off Broadway
7136 60th Ave NNew Hope, MN 55428
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$1,180 - $1,528
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPlymouth Pointe
9600-9630 37th Pl NPlymouth, MN 55441
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKings Manor Apartments
4309 Rhode Island AveMinneapolis, MN 55428
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Royal Oaks Apartments
8015 36th Ave NNew Hope, MN 55427
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Broadway Flats
2505 Penn Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55411
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Trentwood Apartments
9140-9240 Golden Valley RdGolden Valley, MN 55427
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAt The Lake
2500 Nathan Ln NPlymouth, MN 55441
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Crystal, MN Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crystal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Crystal Studio Apartments | $1,313 | $850 | $1,645 |
| Cheap Crystal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $500 | $2,695 |
| Cheap Crystal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $1,178 | $4,085 |
| Cheap Crystal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,830 | $1,431 | $3,995 |
| Cheap Crystal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,512 | $2,339 | $2,699 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal, MN
Pricing Updated: 12/10/2025Current 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 |
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| Cavanagh Oaks | $2,451 | $850 | 193 |
| Bassett Creek | $2,685 | $925 | 220 |
| Brownwood | $2,790 | $850 | 307 |
| Forest | $2,790 | $850 | 354 |
Cheapest Available Crystal Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Crystal, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Allianze Sr. Community in the Twin Lakes neighborhood priced from $500. Bass Lake Crossing in the Becker neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crystal apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Allianze Sr. Community | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Bass Lake Crossing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $918 |
| Plymouth Commons | studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Cabana Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Huntington Place | 1 Bedroom, Top Level Silver, Income Restrictions | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Crest | Classic Crest-1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $988 |
| Regent Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Lake Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Garden Gates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal, MN
As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crystal area is the $1.35 price per square foot Two Bedroom - C Model at The Cavanagh 55+ Apartments in the in the Shingle Creek neighborhood starting from $1,698. The second greatest value Crystal apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Hummingbird Cove Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Hidden Creek Estates 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. |
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| The Cavanagh 55+ Apartments | Two Bedroom - C | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Hummingbird Cove Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Tradewinds Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Kings Manor Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 3737 Hubbard Ave. N- Windsor Court | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Burgundy And Hillsboro | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Pebble Creek North Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Chelsea Park | Robin | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Cabana Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Allianze Sr. Community | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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62 / 100
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Some errands can be accomplished on foot
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57 / 100
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Some bike infrastructure
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28 / 100
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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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crystal?
The cheapest apartment in Crystal is Allianze Sr. Community which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Crystal costs $2,679.
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 233 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 $232 which is $2,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal.
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