Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Crystal, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Crystal

$1,493/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Crystal is $1,493 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $407 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Crystal

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Crystal rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Crystal, MN

Average rent prices in Crystal have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,331, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Crystal run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,493.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,345

3%

26%

2 bedroom

$1,493

4%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,295

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,370

1%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,345

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,493

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,370

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

30%

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$1,493
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,359
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Crystal, MN is 10% higher than the median rent in Andover, MN.

Discover rentals in Crystal, MN

3136 Hampshire Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Valley Place house for rent in Crystal

4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom home in Crystal. Available 11/1

3136 Hampshire Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427

4 beds

2 baths

$2,249

5757 Adair Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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5757 Adair Ave N Crystal, MN 55429

5757 Adair Ave N, Crystal, MN 55429

4 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
4533 Welcome Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

Welcome Park house for rent in Crystal

4533 Welcome Ave N, Crystal, MN 55422

5 beds

3 baths

$2,400

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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 $1,493 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Crystal?

Average rent prices in Crystal have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Crystal rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Crystal is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $407 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Crystal?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Crystal are Fair School Park ($1,367/mo), Winnetka Hills ($1,378/mo), and Forest ($1,450/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Crystal?

To comfortably afford rent in Crystal, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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