The average rent for 5 bedroom apartments near Emerson College in Downtown Boston is $7,900. The average rent for 5 bedroom apartments in the South End is $7,700.

There are some cheap apartments for rent near Emerson College, but you will have to be quick because they rent very fast. The neighborhoods directly surrounding the school tend to be some of Boston's more expensive areas, so you will have to look a bit farther from campus for lower rent prices. Mission Hill, Roxbury, and Dorchester are places you can find deals. Consider a roommate or roommates to share costs and potentially allow you to find something closer with more amenities.