
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Neighborhood of Crystal, MN from $900 (44 Rentals)
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Morada

Douglas Drive Terrace

Golden Valley Greenway

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Sumter Green Apartments

Bass Lake Crossing

Autumn Ridge Apartments

Plymouth Commons
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Tradewinds Apartments

6017 Bass Lake Rd

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Robinwood Apartments

The Willows Apartments

The Avenue 401

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Lake Pointe

Granite Creek
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Oria Lakeview Apartments

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ReNew Meadow Lake

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Burgundy And Hillsboro

Lancaster Village Apartments

Four Seasons Estates

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Garden Gates

Park Place off Broadway

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Twin Lakes Apartments
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Wingate Apartments

Northumberland Apartments

Four Seasons Villa

Northwood Apartments

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Gateway Commons

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Plymouth Pointe

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Royal Oaks Apartments

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Robin Court
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Bridgeway

Broadway Court Senior Apartments

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Beach South at the Lake

Kings Manor Apartments

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The Birchway Apartments

Sonder House

Birdtown Flats

The Reeve Lakeside
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Eden Park Apartments

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Plymouth Ponds Apartments

The Brooks Apartments

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Forest, Crystal, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Studio Apartments | $1,274 | $910 | $1,665 |
| Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $975 | $2,695 |
| Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,769 | $1,203 | $3,195 |
| Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $1,685 | $3,075 |
| Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,641 | $2,574 | $2,709 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest Neighborhood of Crystal, MN.
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Cheapest Available Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest area of Crystal, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Autumn Ridge Apartments priced from $975. Regent Place Apartments Hwy 100 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Forest apartments for rent in Crystal, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Regent Place Apartments Hwy 100 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 36th Ave Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 6017 Bass Lake Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Robinwood Apartments | 1-BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| Oria Lakeview Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Burgundy And Hillsboro | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,126 |
| Lancaster Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Bass Lake Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,167 |
| Wingate Apartments | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,198 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest, MN
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2x1 B Model at Plymouth Commons in the in the Forest neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Forest apartment is the B1 Model at Plymouth Pointe starting at $1,456 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Becker neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Commons | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Plymouth Pointe | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Bass Lake Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Robin Court | Edgewater | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| Four Seasons Villa | 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Douglas Drive Terrace | Two Bedroom Silver | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Northumberland Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Burgundy And Hillsboro | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Autumn Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Robinwood Apartments | 1-BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest is under $1,198.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Forest is Autumn Ridge Apartments which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Forest costs $2,641.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest?
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 19 regular apartments in Forest 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 Forest?
Cheap apartments in Forest have an average cost of $137 which is $2,504 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest.
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