
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Crystal, MN from $500 (144 Rentals)
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Golden Valley Greenway

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Sumter Green Apartments

Douglas Drive Terrace

5324-5340 Hanson Ct N

Sedona Hills Apartments

Kentucky Lane Apartments

Valley Place Apartments

The Crystal- 55+ Community

The Cavanagh
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Allianze Sr. Community

3311 N Thomas Ave

St. Anne's Senior Housing

Bass Lake Crossing

Autumn Ridge Apartments

Plymouth Commons

Kings Manor Apartments

3841 N Thomas Ave

Regent Place Apartments Hwy 100

6017 Bass Lake Rd
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Lake Pointe

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Oria Lakeview Apartments

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3318 N Penn Ave

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Trentwood Apartments

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Four Seasons Estates

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5805 73rd Ave N

Noma One

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The Birchway Apartments

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Manor Royal Apartments

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Park Place off Broadway

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Valley Village Apartments

ReNew Meadow Lake

At The Lake

Four Seasons Villa
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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 | $1,190 | $910 | $1,617 |
| Cheap Crystal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $500 | $2,367 |
| Cheap Crystal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $1,100 | $4,085 |
| Cheap Crystal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,661 | $1,651 | $4,259 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal, MN
Pricing Updated: 04/25/2026Current 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 | $1,712 | $910 | 150 |
| Forest | $2,460 | $910 | 205 |
| Brownwood | $2,520 | $910 | 183 |
| Bassett Creek | $2,795 | $975 | 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. St. Anne's Senior Housing in the Jordan neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $655. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crystal apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allianze Sr. Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| St. Anne's Senior Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $655 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $918 |
| Kings Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Regent Place Apartments Hwy 100 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 6017 Bass Lake Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Granite Ridge | Dawson | 1BR,1BA | $1,023 |
| Robinwood Apartments | 1-BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| Pebble Creek North Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Plymouth Commons | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal, MN
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Pheasant Park Apartments in the in the Main Street Maple Grove neighborhood starting from $1,435. The second greatest value Crystal apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Bass Lake Crossing starting at $1,167 with a $1.17 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Bass Lake Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 3737 Hubbard Ave. N- Windsor Court | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Ridgebrook Apartments | 2x1 Creek Full- Call For Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Four Seasons Villa | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Pebble Creek North Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Four Seasons Estates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Plymouth Commons | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Allianze Sr. Community | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 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 $1,100.
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 $2,371.
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 228 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 $371 which is $2,000 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal.
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