
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Crystal, MN from $500 (88 Rentals)
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Allianze Sr. Community

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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 |
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Cheap Crystal Studio Apartments | $1,366 | $989 | $1,620 |
Cheap Crystal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $500 | $3,260 |
Cheap Crystal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $1,065 | $4,300 |
Cheap Crystal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,555 | $1,600 | $4,145 |
Cheap Crystal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,912 | $2,300 | $5,200 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal, MN
Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025Current 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 | $2,492 | $918 | 173 |
Bassett Creek | $2,587 | $950 | 108 |
Brownwood | $2,720 | $950 | 234 |
Forest | $2,720 | $918 | 320 |
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. Autumn Ridge Apartments in the Main Street Maple Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $918. 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 |
Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $918 |
Kings Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Cabana Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Ridgebrook Apartments | Creek w/ Walk in Closet | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Krystal Kourts | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Huntington Place | 1 Bedroom, Top Level Silver, Income Restrictions | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
The Crest | Classic Crest-1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $988 |
Chardon Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Regent Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal, MN
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crystal area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2bed Model at Bass Lake Crossing in the in the Becker neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Crystal apartment is the 2BR Model at The Crystal- 55+ Community starting at $1,450 with a $1.32 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. |
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Bass Lake Crossing | 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
The Crystal- 55+ Community | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Pheasant Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
3737 Hubbard Ave. N- Windsor Court | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Four Seasons Villa | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Kings Manor | 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Ridgebrook Apartments | Creek w/ Walk in Closet | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Burgundy And Hillsboro | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Cabana Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Allianze Sr. Community | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Getting Around Crystal, MN
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $995.
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 $2,629.
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 200 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 $319 which is $2,310 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal.
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