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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Boston, MA is $2,932 for a studio, $3,562 for one bedroom, $4,433 for two bedrooms, and $5,844 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boston has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 478 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,932/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 697 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,562/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 970 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,433/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,210 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,844/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

100 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

100 / 100

Exceptional Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

100 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

100 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

100 / 100

Local Vibe

Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

100 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

100 / 100

Schools

Bradley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

295 Students

Dante Alighieri

Public

Grades PK-5

100 Students

Brooke Roslindale

Public

Grades K-12

2,230 Students

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

779 Students

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

544 Students

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 6-12

2,382 Students

Brooke Roslindale

Public

Grades K-12

2,230 Students

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 6-12

1,518 Students

Eliot K-8 Innovation School

Public

Grades PK-8

779 Students

Warren-Prescott K-8 School

Public

Grades PK-8

544 Students

Boston Latin

Public

Grades 6-12

2,382 Students

Brooke Roslindale

Public

Grades K-12

2,230 Students

O'Bryant School Math/Science

Public

Grades 6-12

1,518 Students

Boston Latin Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

1,669 Students

Excel Academy Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

1,376 Students

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

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.