Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake Crystal, MN from $400 (47 Rentals)

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property at 321 W Bert St

$925

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$925

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$925

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

321 W Bert St

Lake CrystalMN56055
property at 119 Glenview Ave

$600

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$600

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$600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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119 Glenview Ave

MankatoMN56001
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Highland Hills Apartments
$855 - $1,980
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$855 - $1,980

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$855 - $1,980
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Highland Hills Apartments

1340 Warren StMankato, MN 56001
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Village Court Apartments
$928 - $1,128
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$928 - $1,128

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$928 - $1,128
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Village Court Apartments

1620 Village CtNorth Mankato, MN 56003
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property at 312 1st Ave SW

$950

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$950

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$950

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312 1st Ave SW

WinnebagoMN56098
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The Grove at Mankato
$970 - $1,829
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$940 - $1,799
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$30

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$970 - $1,829
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

The Grove at Mankato

200 Briargate RdMankato, MN 56001
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property at 212 Alta Dr

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Aug 9

212 Alta Dr

MankatoMN56001

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Hoover Estates
$1,065
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$1,050
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$15

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$1,065
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Hoover Estates

1866 Lee BlvdNorth Mankato, MN 56003
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The Edge Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,080 - $1,330
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$1,050 - $1,300
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$30

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$1,080 - $1,330
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Edge Apartments

1902 Warren StMankato, MN 56001
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River Bluff Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,105 - $1,530
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$1,075 - $1,500
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$30

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$1,105 - $1,530
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

River Bluff Apartments

405 N 5th StMankato, MN 56001
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Augusta Park Estates
$1,120 - $1,899
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$1,120 - $1,899

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$1,120 - $1,899
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Augusta Park Estates

1690 Premier DrMankato, MN 56001
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The Alma
$1,167
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$1,137
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The Alma

105 E Walnut StMankato, MN 56001
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STP Group, LLC (ROK)
$1,175 - $1,200
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$1,125 - $1,150
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$50

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$1,175 - $1,200
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STP Group, LLC (ROK)

410 S Minnesota AveSt. Peter, MN 56082
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Lewis Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lewis Lofts

209 Dewey StMankato, MN 56001
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Knollcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Knollcrest

120-122 Knollcrest DrMankato, MN 56001
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501 4th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

501 4th St

501 4th StCourtland, MN 56021
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property at 561 S Elk St

$1,025 - $1,445

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$1,025

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$1,025

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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561 S Elk St

Belle PlaineMN56011
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107 S 5th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

107 S 5th St

107 S 5th StMankato, MN 56001
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Rita Road
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rita Road

188-192 Rita RdMankato, MN 56001
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property at 103 Main St E

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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103 Main St E

Clarks GroveMN56016
property at 325.5 McKinley Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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325.5 McKinley Ave

North MankatoMN56003

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property at 815 N 4th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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815 N 4th St

MankatoMN56001
property at 606 S Main St

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

606 S Main St

Blue EarthMN56013

Lake Crystal, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Crystal Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Crystal, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Village Place Apartments of Mankato in the University neighborhood priced from $695. Key City Group, LLC (BT) in the North Mankato neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Crystal apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Place Apartments of MankatoOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Key City Group, LLC (BT)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$835
Hartshorn Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$840
Glenwood Terrace1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$880
Le Sueur Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$995
Commerce ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Highland Hills ApartmentsEvergreen Terrace2BR,1BA$1,000
Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Southwood Flats1 Bed, 1 Bath (Phase 1)1BR,1BA$1,004

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Crystal, MN and Nearby

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Crystal area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Tartan Glen in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Lake Crystal apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Market Model at Dublin Road Townhomes starting at $1,525 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the City Center Mankato neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Crystal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tartan Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
Dublin Road Townhomes3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Market3BR,1.5BA$1.20
Greenfield Estates I & IIThree Bedroom Apartment3BR,1BA$1.24
Pfau Reed Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.02
219 6th St SWTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Key City Group, LLC (BT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
Cherry Ridge ApartmentsTax Credit2BR,1BA$1.21
Bunting Lane ApartmentsIndividual Roommates Included!2BR,2BA$0.66
Hartshorn Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Village Place Apartments of MankatoOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Crystal Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Crystal Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Crystal Apartment is $695 at Village Place Apartments of Mankato.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake Crystal Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Crystal is starting from $985 at Glenwood Terrace.

What is the most affordable Lake Crystal Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake Crystal Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Meadow Apartments and starts from $1,249.

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