
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Crystal, MN from $500 (111 Rentals)
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Golden Valley Greenway

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Sumter Green Apartments

Douglas Drive Terrace

Valley Place Apartments

5324-5340 Hanson Ct N

Sedona Hills Apartments

Kentucky Lane Apartments

Bassett Creek Apartments

The Crystal- 55+ Community
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The Cavanagh 55+ Apartments

Allianze Sr. Community

Four Seasons Villa

Autumn Ridge Apartments

Plymouth Commons

Cabana Apartments

3643 N Penn Ave

Noma One

Regent Place Apartments

Bass Lake Crossing
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The Point Apartments

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Lake Pointe

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Chelsea Park

Tradewinds Apartments

Robinwood Apartments

The Willows Apartments

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Eden Park Apartments

Chardon Court Apartments 55+

Gateway Commons
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Pebble Creek North Apartments

The Avenue 401

Wingate Apartments

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Trentwood Apartments

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Burgundy And Hillsboro

BLVD Apartments

Granite Creek

Ridgebrook Apartments

Oria Lakeview Apartments

Northumberland Apartments
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Moonraker Apartments

Four Seasons Estates

Park Place off Broadway

Kings Manor Apartments

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Twin Lakes Apartments

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Broadway Flats

Manor Royal Apartments

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Valley Village Apartments

ReNew Meadow Lake

At The Lake
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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 | $1,288 | $900 | $1,645 |
| Cheap Crystal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $500 | $2,695 |
| Cheap Crystal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $1,100 | $4,085 |
| Cheap Crystal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,660 | $1,595 | $4,259 |
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Crystal, MN Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal, MN
Pricing Updated: 01/25/2026Current 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 | $2,300 | $918 | 177 |
| Forest | $2,671 | $900 | 337 |
| Bassett Creek | $2,685 | $900 | 206 |
| Brownwood | $2,685 | $900 | 293 |
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. Four Seasons Villa in the Becker neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crystal apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allianze Sr. Community | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Four Seasons Villa | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $918 |
| Cabana Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Crest | Classic Crest-1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $988 |
| Regent Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Bass Lake Crossing | 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Garden Gates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Lake Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Chelsea Park | Robin | 1BR,1BA | $1,014 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal, MN
As of January 25, 2026 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 2bed Model at Bass Lake Crossing starting at $1,199 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Becker 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavanagh 55+ Apartments | Two Bedroom - C | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Bass Lake Crossing | 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Pheasant Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Tradewinds Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Chelsea Park | Dale | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Plymouth Commons | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Twin Lakes Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Pebble Creek North Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Cabana Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Allianze Sr. Community | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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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 $1,014.
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 $2,585.
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 216 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 $285 which is $2,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal.
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