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Rental Market Trends in Crystal, MN

What is the average rent in Crystal, MN?

$1,200/month

Average Rent

748 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Crystal, MN is $1,200 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/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 $1,090 per month for a studio, $1,200 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,375 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,639 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,090/month
445 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,200/month
748 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,375/month
949 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,639/month
1,362 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,260/month
1,625 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 3.5%, which averages out to $42 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 September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Crystal, MN
Last Updated September 2025
$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

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Crystal?

Based on current rent prices, Valley Place is the most affordable neighborhood in Crystal.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Valley Place
$1,277/month
720 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Crystal?

Based on current rent prices, Valley Place is the most expensive neighborhood in Crystal.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Valley Place
$1,277/month
720 Sq Ft

Which Crystal neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Crystal with the most apartments available is Valley Place .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Valley Place
$1,277/month
720 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Crystal is $1,200, you’ll want to make about $4,000 per month or $48,000 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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Apartment Averages

Valley Place

Crystal, MN

Valley Place

Crystal, MN

Studio
$995/month
$995/month
One Bedroom
$1,168/month
$1,168/month
Two Bedroom
$1,313/month
$1,313/month
Three Bedroom
$1,558/month
$1,558/month
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Lake Pointe

3413-3433 53rd Ave N,
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$989 - $1,199 Plus Fees

Studio - 1 Bed

Royal Oaks Apartments

Royal Oaks Apartments

8015 36th Ave N,
New Hope, MN 55427

$1,264 - $1,779 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Plymouth Commons

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3301 Highway 169 N,
Plymouth, MN 55441

$1,250 - $1,450 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 6 Month Lease

The Willows Apartments

The Willows Apartments

6232 65th Ave N,
Brooklyn Park, MN 55429

$1,055 - $1,070 Plus Fees

1 Bed | 12 Month Lease

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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