Average Rent in Crystal, MN and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Crystal, MN

Average rent prices in Crystal have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in
Crystal, MN

Rent prices in Crystal vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Crystal is $1,324, whereas a house costs $2,097. 1-bedroom apartments in Crystal run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.


Studio	$975	1%	-
1 bedroom	$1,590	3%	45%
2 bedroom	$1,416	2%	5%
3 bedroom	$2,059	3%	4%
4 bedroom	$3,150	2%	26%

		Listings
Bassett Creek	$1,569
Broadway	$1,465
Cavanagh Oaks	$1,195
Forest	$1,560
Lee Park	$1,545
Lions Park	$1,845
Skyway	$1,670
Valley Place	$1,495
Welcome Park	$1,569
Winnetka Hills	$1,405


Apartments	$1,324	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,575	No Change	-
Houses	$2,097	6%	6%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,590

Last 30 days

Last year

45%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,416

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,059

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

Last year

26%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Crystal, MN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Crystal, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Crystal and Andover by all bedroom counts and property types.

Crystal

Median rent price$1,403

28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,569

20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Crystal, MN is 11% lower than the median rent in Andover, MN.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,422

$1,740

$1,477

$1,685

Discover rentals in Crystal, MN

3300/10/20/30 Douglas Dr. N. - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.8

Very good

3300/10/20/30 Douglas Dr. N.

3300/10/20/30 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55422

2 beds

1 bath

$1,329

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Skyway house for rent in Crystal

Charming 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom House in Crystal!

5600 Vera Cruz Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429

3 beds

1 bath

$1,875

House for rent

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

3601 Colorado

3601 Colorado Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422

3 beds

2 baths

$1,995

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cavanagh Oaks house for rent in Crystal

5109 48th Avenue North - 0

5109 48th Ave N #0, Crystal, MN 55429

3 beds

1 bath

$1,995

House for rent

Available May 1

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Frequently asked questions for Crystal, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Crystal rental market.

How much is rent in Crystal?

The average rent in Crystal is $1,403 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Crystal?

Average rent prices in Crystal have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Crystal rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Crystal is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $546 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Crystal?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Crystal are Cavanagh Oaks ($1,195/mo), Winnetka Hills ($1,405/mo), and Broadway ($1,465/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Crystal?

To comfortably afford rent in Crystal, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Crystal?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Crystal, MN is $1,134, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,389.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).