Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Crystal, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Crystal

$1,429/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Crystal is $1,429 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $516 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Crystal

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Crystal rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Crystal run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,019

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$1,183

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,404

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,450

5%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,850

9%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,019

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,183

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,404

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

12%

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$1,429
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,569
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Crystal, MN is 9% lower than the median rent in Andover, MN.

Discover rentals in Crystal, MN

3108 Virginia Ave N #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Winnetka Hills house for rent in Crystal

Rooms Available for Rent With Great Amenities

3108 Virginia Ave N #NA, Crystal, MN 55427

1 bed

1 bath

$700

House for rent

Available Jul 1

Valley Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Valley Place Apartments

7201 36th Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,095–$1,981

Apartment for rent

7225 Valley Place Fourplex - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

7225 Valley Place Fourplex

7225 Valley Pl, Crystal, MN 55427

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

5324 Florida Ave N #NA - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Becker house for rent in Crystal

4 beds

2 baths

$2,495

House for rent

Available Aug 7

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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 $1,429 per month as of July 18, 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 10% since last year.

How does Crystal rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Crystal is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $516 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Crystal?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Crystal are Broadway ($1,359/mo), Skyway ($1,360/mo), and Brownwood ($1,399/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Crystal?

To comfortably afford rent in Crystal, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings data, Winnetka Hills stands out as Crystal's most in-demand neighborhood, generating slightly more consumer interest than the market average. For pet owners, Forest, Bassett Creek, Brownwood, and Lee Park offer excellent options with pet-safe windows and dedicated pet spaces.

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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