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2. DO YOUR RESEARCH


Some neighborhoods are seeing lower rents because of the gloomy economy, but there are also increases. This summer in Cambridge, for example, two-bedroom apartments went on average for $1,900 per month, about $150 more than the going rate last summer, says Bill Patterson, an agent with Coldwell Banker. Knowing what you want, the going rates, and what you can afford will facilitate the process.
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2. DO YOUR RESEARCH Some neighborhoods are seeing lower rents because of the gloomy economy, but there are also increases. This summer in Cambridge, for example, two-bedroom apartments went on average for $1,900 per month, about $150 more than the going rate last summer, says Bill Patterson, an agent with Coldwell Banker. Knowing what you want, the going rates, and what you can afford will facilitate the process.