Suffolk University

Boston, MA

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Suffolk University - Boston, MA Area Guide

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Suffolk University is a private, nonsectarian university established in 1906 to create opportunity for all. Situated in the heart of Boston, Suffolk faculty, staff, and alumni collaborate to create an exceptional, student-centered learning experience. An eye for recognizing and developing student potential differentiates Suffolk, allowing students to learn the tools needed to be successful, smart, and satisfied at whatever they choose to do. A wide range of apartments are available for rent near Suffolk. Boston’s Downtown, Beacon Hill, West End, and Back Bay neighborhoods are especially convenient to campus but access to public transportation and major highways allows for simple commutes as well. A variety of events, community engagement opportunities, more than 80 student organizations, and NCAA Division III Rams athletics make Suffolk’s campus an exciting place to be. Some of Boston’s many offerings are within walking distance of Suffolk, including Boston Common, the nation’s first park. Convenience to Boston Logan International Airport makes traveling from Suffolk a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,878 for a studio, $3,456 for one bedroom, $4,345 for two bedrooms, and $5,778 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 483 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,878/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 698 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,456/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 970 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,345/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,224 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,778/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Suffolk University - Boston, MA (University) is for everyday living.

Exceptionally walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional public transit

Transit

100 / 100

Moderately drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Exceptionally bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

Schools

Dante Alighieri

Public

Grades PK-5

Bradley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Manning Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

Brooke Roslindale

Public

Grades K-12

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 6-12

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 6-12

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

Brooke Roslindale

Public

Grades K-12

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 6-12

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 6-12

Boston Latin Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Boston African American National Historic Site
  • Boston National Historical Park
  • Boston Public Garden
  • Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
  • New England Aquarium

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.