Cheap Apartments for Rent in Crystal, MN from $500 (113 Rentals)

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Sumter Green Apartments
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$1,272 - $1,547
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$1,225 - $1,500
Required Monthly Fees
$47

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$1,272 - $1,547
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sumter Green Apartments

3016 Sumter Ave NCrystal, MN 55427
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Sedona Hills Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sedona Hills Apartments

6410 Medicine Lake RdCrystal, MN 55427
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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5324-5340 Hanson Ct NCrystal, MN 55429
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The Crystal- 55+ Community
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Crystal- 55+ Community

5755 W Broadway AveCrystal, MN 55428
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Eden Park Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,131 - $1,631
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$1,095 - $1,595
Required Monthly Fees
$36

Total Monthly Price
$1,131 - $1,631
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eden Park Apartments

6455 Zane Ave NBrooklyn Park, MN 55429
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Oria Lakeview Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,140 - $1,390
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$1,100 - $1,350
Required Monthly Fees
$40

Total Monthly Price
$1,140 - $1,390
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oria Lakeview Apartments

3601 47th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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Chardon Court Apartments
$1,145
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Base Rent
$1,045
Required Monthly Fees
$100

Total Monthly Price
$1,145
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Chardon Court Apartments

5700 Boone Ave NNew Hope, MN 55428
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Beach South at the Lake
Rent Specials
$1,154 - $4,684
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$1,150 - $4,680
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$4

Total Monthly Price
$1,154 - $4,684
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Beach South at the Lake

4199 46th Ave NRobbinsdale, MN 55422
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Royal Oaks Apartments
$1,189 - $1,794
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$1,180 - $1,785
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$9

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$1,189 - $1,794
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Royal Oaks Apartments

8015 36th Ave NNew Hope, MN 55427
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Trentwood Apartments
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$1,202 - $1,242
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$1,185 - $1,225
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$17

Total Monthly Price
$1,202 - $1,242
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Trentwood Apartments

9140-9240 Golden Valley RdGolden Valley, MN 55427
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Crystal, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal, MN

Pricing Updated: 10/24/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bassett Creek$2,474$950177
Cavanagh Oaks$2,474$918201
Forest$2,792$918351
Brownwood$2,795$925281

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allianze Sr. Community1X11BR,1BA$500
Autumn Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$918
New Hope Garden and VillageA11BR,1BA$925
Cabana Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Huntington Place1 Bedroom, Top Level Silver, Income Restrictions1BR,1BA$975
The CrestClassic Crest-1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$988
Lake PointeStudioStudio,1BA$989
The Avenue 4011 bed1BR,1BA$990
Bass Lake Crossing1bed1BR,1BA$999
Garden GatesStudioStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal, MN

As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crystal area is the $1.23 price per square foot 5853 Winnetka Ave N Model at 5853 Winnetka Ave N, Unit 5853 Winnetka Ave N in the in the Becker neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Crystal apartment is the 2bed Model at Bass Lake Crossing starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5853 Winnetka Ave N, Unit 5853 Winnetka Ave N5853 Winnetka Ave N4BR,2BA$1.23
Bass Lake Crossing2bed2BR,1BA$1.04
Tradewinds Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
Kings Manor2bed2BR,1BA$1.14
Douglas Drive TerraceTwo Bedroom Gold2BR,1BA$1.29
Chelsea ParkRobin1BR,1BA$1.25
The Avenue 4011 bed1BR,1BA$1.27
Cabana Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Autumn Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Allianze Sr. Community1X11BR,1BA$1.25

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Getting Around Crystal, MN

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

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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 $2,633.

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 186 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 $225 which is $2,408 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN. I've lived in Minnesota all my life, save for a brief stint in Wisconsin.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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