County
Average Rent in Suffolk County
Suffolk is a county in Massachusetts. It ranks #1 out of 12 for places to rent. Suffolk County is in 5 congressional districts and
the metropolitan area of
Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Suffolk County includes 20 cities and 31 zip codes with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Suffolk County is $3,738 which represents a decrease of -6.06% over the same period.
The most expensive city in Suffolk County to rent places is Roxbury Crossing, MA with an average rent of $5,584. The least expensive city in Suffolk County to rent places is Chelsea, MA with an average rent of $2,112.
The most expensive zip code in Suffolk County to rent places is 02120 with an average rent of $5,584. The least expensive zip code in Suffolk County to rent places is 02150 with an average rent of $2,112.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in county Suffolk currently stands at $3,738.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Boston, is more expensive, with an average rent of $3,900. This represents a difference of +4% when compared to Suffolk.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Massachusetts, the average rent for the same type of housing is $3,250, showing a less expensive of -13% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a less expensive by -50% when compared to the rent in Suffolk.
$3,738
Suffolk
VS$3,900
+4%
Boston, city
$3,250
-13%
MA, state
$1,859
-50%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026
Cities in Suffolk County
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Roxbury Crossing, MA$5,584
Brighton, MA$4,019
Boston, MA$3,900
Allston, MA$3,833
Chestnut Hill, MA$3,629
South Boston, MA$3,541
Charlestown, MA$3,487
Roxbury, MA$3,473
Jamaica Plain, MA$3,340
Dorchester, MA$3,058
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
West Roxbury, MA$3,018
Hyde Park, MA$3,013
Dorchester Center, MA$3,009
Roslindale, MA$2,880
Quincy, MA$2,647
East Boston, MA$2,595
Winthrop, MA$2,509
Mattapan, MA$2,500
Revere, MA$2,332
Chelsea, MA$2,112