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Rental Market Trends in Crystal, MN

What is the average rent in Crystal, MN?

$1,243/month

Average Rent

769 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Crystal, MN is $1,243 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Crystal more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Crystal, you can expect to pay about $989 per month for a studio, $1,243 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,406 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,671 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$989/month
580 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,243/month
769 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,406/month
938 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,671/month
1,362 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,375/month
1,527 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,956/month
2,418 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Crystal, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $23 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Crystal, MN
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Crystal, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
89% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Crystal, MN?

Because the average rent in Crystal is $1,243, you’ll want to make about $4,143 per month or $49,716 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Crystal, MN

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How does Crystal, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Crystal we think you'll love

Lake Pointe

Lake Pointe

3413-3433 53rd Ave N,
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

$1,019 - $1,119 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 1 Bed

Robinwood Apartments

Robinwood Apartments

3848-3854 W Broadway Ave,
Minneapolis, MN 55422

$1,029 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

The Liberty Apartments and Townhomes

The Liberty Apartments and Townhomes

2448 Winnetka Ave N,
Golden Valley, MN 55427

$1,471 - $2,796 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Royal Oaks Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

8015 36th Ave N,
New Hope, MN 55427

$1,270 - $1,780 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

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United States Minnesota Crystal Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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