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Rental Market Trends in Crystal, MN
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Crystal, MN is $1,213/month.
Rent in Crystal is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,213/month
Average Rent
737 Sq Ft
Average Size
-1.8%
Change / Year
311
Available Apartments
Crystal rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Crystal average $991 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Crystal average $1,213 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Crystal average $1,420 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Crystal average $1,681 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
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Bedrooms
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How much has average rent changed in Crystal, MN?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.8%, which averages out to $21 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Crystal, MN
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
10%
$700 - $1,000/month
90%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Crystal?
Based on current rent prices, Valley Place is the most affordable neighborhood in Crystal.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Crystal?
Based on current rent prices, Valley Place is the most expensive neighborhood in Crystal.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
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Which Crystal neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Crystal with the most apartments available is Valley Place .
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Average Rent
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Crystal, MN?
Because the average rent in Crystal is $1,213, you’ll want to make about $4,043 per month or $48,516 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.
How does Crystal, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Crystal, MN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Crystal Area GuideStudio
$1,045/month
$1,045/month
One Bedroom
$1,181/month
$1,181/month
Two Bedroom
$1,403/month
$1,403/month
Three Bedroom
$1,605/month
$1,605/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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New Hope
Avg Rent: $1,192/month
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Robbinsdale
Avg Rent: $1,531/month
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Brooklyn Center
Avg Rent: $1,154/month
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Golden Valley
Avg Rent: $1,529/month
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Plymouth
Avg Rent: $1,537/month
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Brooklyn Park
Avg Rent: $1,330/month
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Columbia Heights
Avg Rent: $1,130/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Crystal?
The average rent in Crystal is $1,213 per month, which is 27.1% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Crystal?
The average rent for a house in Crystal, MN is $2,339 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Crystal?
Rents in Crystal, MN are decreasing, with prices down 1.8% year-over-year and $21 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Crystal?
In Crystal, MN, 90% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.