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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Crystal is $1,333 per month, a 0.04% increase from last years average of $1,332.

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.

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 86% 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.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Crystal is $1,333, a 0.04% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,332.

One-bedroom apartments provide 756 square feet for $1,216, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,496 offer 992 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Crystal, MN

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,333	854 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,216	756 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,496	992 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Crystal, MN rent trends

Rental prices in Crystal, MN have increased by 0.04% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,332 to $1,333.

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

The largest share of rentals in Crystal, MN (86%) 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.

Average Rent in Crystal, MN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Becker	$1,553

How Crystal Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Crystal	$1,333
Minneapolis	$1,683
St. Paul	$1,526
Rochester	$1,663
Moorhead	$1,109
St. Cloud	$1,187
Mankato	$1,423
Bloomington	$1,698
St. Louis Park	$1,762
Edina	$1,848
Woodbury	$2,132
Plymouth, MN	$1,705
Minnetonka	$1,997
Coon Rapids	$1,521
Eden Prairie	$1,761
Roseville	$1,451
Hopkins, MN	$1,577
Brooklyn Park, MN	$1,368
Fridley, MN	$1,471
Maple Grove, MN	$2,189
Richfield, MN	$1,407

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.