Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Neighborhood of Crystal, MN from $800 (40 Rentals)

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Sumter Green Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,247 - $1,597
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$1,200 - $1,550
Required Monthly Fees
$47

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$1,247 - $1,597
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sumter Green Apartments

3016 Sumter Ave NCrystal, MN 55427
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Beach South at the Lake
Rent Specials
$1,119 - $4,619
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$1,115 - $4,615
Required Monthly Fees
$4

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$1,119 - $4,619
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Beach South at the Lake

4199 46th Ave NRobbinsdale, MN 55422
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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

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$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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Royal Oaks Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,194 - $1,799
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$1,180 - $1,785
Required Monthly Fees
$14

Total Monthly Price
$1,194 - $1,799
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Royal Oaks Apartments

8015 36th Ave NNew Hope, MN 55427
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The Birchway Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,212 - $1,387
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$1,170 - $1,345
Required Monthly Fees
$42

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$1,212 - $1,387
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Birchway Apartments

5716 Winnetka Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55428
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Robin Court
$1,360 - $1,695
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$1,360 - $1,695

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$1,360 - $1,695
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Robin Court

4400 45th Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55422
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WaterWalk Plymouth
$1,399 - $2,399
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$1,149 - $2,149
Required Monthly Fees
$250

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$1,399 - $2,399
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

WaterWalk Plymouth

10000 59th Ave NPlymouth, MN 55442
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Forest, Crystal, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest area of Crystal, MN is a Studio unit found at Bass Lake Crossing priced from $850. Autumn Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $918. Here are the most affordable Forest apartments for rent in Crystal, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bass Lake CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$850
Autumn Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$918
Plymouth CommonsstudioStudio,1BA$925
Regent Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Garden GatesStudioStudio,1BA$999
Lake PointeStudioStudio,1BA$999
Robinwood Apartments1-BR1BR,1BA$999
Tradewinds Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,010
Chardon Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Gateway CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest, MN

As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest area is the $1.32 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Kings Manor Apartments in the in the Becker neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Forest apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Tradewinds Apartments starting at $1,010 with a $1.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kings Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Tradewinds Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
ReNew Meadow LakeB42BR,1BA$1.39
Four Seasons Estates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Burgundy And HillsboroA21BR,1BA$1.35
Twin Lakes Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.44
Wingate Apartments1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Autumn Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Robinwood Apartments1-BR1BR,1BA$1.45
Lake PointeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.54

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Forest, Crystal, MN

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4.0
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Getting Around the Forest Neighborhood in Crystal, MN

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Forest is Autumn Ridge Apartments which is listed at $918, while the average apartment in Forest costs $2,720.

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 80 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 $220 which is $2,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest.

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