
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Crystal, MN from $500 (162 Rentals)
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36th Ave Apartments

Morada

5910 W Broadway, Unit 10

Golden Valley Greenway

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Sumter Green Apartments

Douglas Drive Terrace

5324-5340 Hanson Ct N

Sedona Hills Apartments

Kentucky Lane Apartments
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Valley Place Apartments

Bassett Creek Apartments

The Crystal- 55+ Community

The Cavanagh

Allianze Sr. Community

St. Anne's Senior Housing

Bass Lake Crossing

Autumn Ridge Apartments

Kings Manor Apartments

Regent Place Apartments Hwy 100
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6017 Bass Lake Rd

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Robinwood Apartments

The Willows Apartments

Pebble Creek North

The Avenue Apartments

Granite Creek

Cabana Apartments

Oria Lakeview Apartments

3318 N Penn Ave

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Trentwood Apartments
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Moonraker Apartments

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Lake Pointe

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Burgundy And Hillsboro

The BLVD

7021 Brooklyn Blvd

Ridgebrook Apartments

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Chelsea Park

Four Seasons Estates

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Eden Park Apartments

Plymouth Commons
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Garden Gates

Park Place off Broadway

Noma One

ReNew Meadow Lake

Wingate Apartments

Manor Royal Apartments

Northumberland Apartments

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Valley Village Apartments

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Twin Lakes Apartments

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 | $1,255 | $910 | $1,665 |
| Cheap Crystal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,485 | $500 | $2,295 |
| Cheap Crystal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $1,095 | $4,085 |
| Cheap Crystal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $1,671 | $4,267 |
| Cheap Crystal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,649 | $2,150 | $3,099 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Crystal, MN
Pricing Updated: 06/10/2026Current 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 | $1,950 | $910 | 128 |
| Brownwood | $2,575 | $910 | 165 |
| Forest | $2,575 | $910 | 176 |
| Bassett Creek | $2,645 | $975 | 255 |
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 | $945 |
| Kings Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| 36th Ave Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Cambridge Court Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Robinwood Apartments | 1-BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| Lake Pointe | Superior 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,069 |
| Pebble Creek North | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Oria Lakeview Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal, MN
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Bass Lake Crossing in the in the Becker neighborhood starting from $1,324. The second greatest value Crystal apartment is the 2SF Model at The Cavanagh starting at $1,619 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Shingle Creek 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake Crossing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Cavanagh | 2SF | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Tradewinds Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Pheasant Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Plymouth Pointe | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Cabana Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Four Seasons Villa | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Cambridge Court Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 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 $2,436.
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 123 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 $207 which is $2,229 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal.
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