What is the average apartment size in Crystal?

The average size for a Crystal, MN apartment is 854 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Crystal?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Crystal is $1,382 per month, a 2.88% increase from last year’s average of $1,343.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Crystal?

In Crystal, studios rent for $1,055 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,300 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,488 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,914 per month

What is the average apartment size in Crystal?

The typical apartment in Crystal offers about 854 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Crystal?

Studio apartments in Crystal average 441 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 756 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 992 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,333 sq. ft.

Crystal, MN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Crystal?

The typical rent budget in Crystal ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 82% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Crystal?

In Crystal, 25% of households rent while 75% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Crystal?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Crystal include Winnetka Hills ($1,359/month), Bassett Creek ($1,411/month), and Becker ($1,498/month), all below the citywide average of $1,382.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Crystal is $1,382, a 2.88% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,343.

Studio Apartments at $1,055 offer the most budget-friendly option with 441 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 756 square feet for $1,300, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,488 offer 992 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,333 sq ft) for $1,914, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Crystal, MN

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,382	854 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,055	441 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,300	756 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,488	992 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,914	1,333 sq. ft.

Crystal, MN rent trends

Rental prices in Crystal, MN have increased by 2.88% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,343 to $1,382.

What's the typical rent budget in Crystal, MN?

The largest share of rentals in Crystal, MN (82%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Crystal, MN?

2,290 or 25% of the households in Crystal, MN are renter-occupied while 7,017 or 75% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Crystal?

Winnetka Hills $1,359/month

Bassett Creek $1,411/month

Becker $1,498/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,382/month.

Average Rent in Crystal, MN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Becker	$1,498
Bassett Creek	$1,411
Winnetka Hills	$1,359

Crystal | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Bassett Creek is 6% lower than in Becker

$1,411

Bassett Creek rent is 2% higher than Crystal average

Average Rent $1,411

$1,498

Becker rent is 8% higher than Crystal average

Average Rent $1,498

How Crystal Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Crystal	$1,382
Minneapolis	$1,681
St. Paul	$1,524
St. Louis Park	$1,796
Moorhead	$1,088
Bloomington	$1,661
Edina	$1,862
Rochester	$1,663
Mankato	$1,387
St. Cloud	$1,157
Plymouth, MN	$1,706
Minnetonka, MN	$1,923
Coon Rapids, MN	$1,435
Eden Prairie, MN	$1,781
Roseville, MN	$1,433

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Crystal apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.