
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Crystal, MN from $500 (134 Rentals)
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Morada

5910 W Broadway, Unit 5

Douglas Drive Terrace

Golden Valley Greenway

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Sumter Green Apartments

36th Ave Apartments

5324-5340 Hanson Ct N

Sedona Hills Apartments

Kentucky Lane Apartments
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Valley Place Apartments

The Crystal- 55+ Community

The Cavanagh

Allianze Sr. Community

4425 York Ave N

4937 Beard Ave N

St. Anne's Senior Housing

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4115 Lowry Ave N, Unit 4111 Lower

Bass Lake Crossing
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Plymouth Commons

Regent Place Apartments Hwy 100

6015 W Broadway

2600 N Vincent Ave

6017 Bass Lake Rd

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Robinwood Apartments

The Willows Apartments

Four Seasons Villa

The Avenue 401

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ReNew Meadow Lake
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Autumn Ridge Apartments

Pebble Creek North

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Noma One

Granite Creek

Cabana Apartments

Lancaster Village Apartments

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Lake Pointe

The BLVD

Northumberland Apartments

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Burgundy And Hillsboro
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Four Seasons Estates

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Ridgebrook Apartments

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Trentwood Apartments

5801 73rd Ave N

Imperial Gates Apartments

2740 Xylon Ave N

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The Birchway Apartments

2741 Virginia Ave N, Unit #1

Wingate Apartments

Park Place off Broadway
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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 | $1,208 | $910 | $1,580 |
| Cheap Crystal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $500 | $2,230 |
| Cheap Crystal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,835 | $1,045 | $3,679 |
| Cheap Crystal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $1,669 | $4,267 |
| Cheap Crystal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $2,484 | $2,484 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal, MN
Pricing Updated: 09/08/2026Current apartment rentals in the Crystal, MN area range in price from $895 to $3,679 with an overall median price of $1,465. 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 | $1,324 | $895 | 119 |
| Forest | $1,431 | $910 | 159 |
| Brownwood | $1,479 | $900 | 135 |
| Bassett Creek | $1,595 | $900 | 154 |
Cheapest Available Crystal Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Crystal, MN is a Studio unit found at St. Anne's Senior Housing in the Jordan neighborhood priced from $899. Cambridge Court Apartments in the Regent Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $941. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crystal apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Anne's Senior Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Cambridge Court Apartments | 1-Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| Golden Valley Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Regent Place Apartments Hwy 100 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 6017 Bass Lake Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Robinwood Apartments | 1-BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| Four Seasons Villa | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
| Broadway Flats | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,054 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
| Chardon Court Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal, MN
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3912 Thomas Ave N Model at 3912 Thomas Ave N, Unit The Thomas 2 in the in the Shingle Creek neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Crystal apartment is the 2x2 B Model at Plymouth Commons starting at $1,350 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Forest 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3912 Thomas Ave N, Unit The Thomas 2 | 3912 Thomas Ave N | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Plymouth Commons | 2x2 B | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Bass Lake Crossing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Kings Manor Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Hummingbird Cove Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Presidential Estates Townhomes | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Cabana Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Plymouth Pointe | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Golden Valley Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Cambridge Court Apartments | 1-Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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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 $1,055.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crystal?
The cheapest apartment in Crystal is Cambridge Court Apartments which is listed at $941, while the average apartment in Crystal costs $1,465.
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 79 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 $383 which is $1,082 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal.
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