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17a Suffolk St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA|Area IV
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Amenities for 17A Suffolk St, Area IV
Apartment Amenities
| Carpet | Deck |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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Dog policy
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| Allowed | Â |
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About 17A Suffolk St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 15% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Area IV.
Townhouse style 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom just a 6 minute walk to Central Square T-Stop. 1st floor consists of an updated kitchen, .5 bathroom and living room. The back door has access to a shared yard. The second floor has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The only drawback is that there is no laundry. WW carpet throughout. (Reference #126091)
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 17a Suffolk St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Neighborhood | Area IV |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 02139 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Area IV
2-bedroom apartments at 17A Suffolk St cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Cambridge.
Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Area IV
Cambridge
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $3,785 |
| October 2023 | $3,783 |
| November 2023 | $3,706 |
| December 2023 | $3,717 |
| January 2024 | $3,775 |
| February 2024 | $3,750 |
| March 2024 | $3,709 |
| April 2024 | $3,768 |
| May 2024 | $3,816 |
| June 2024 | $3,800 |
| July 2024 | $3,775 |
| August 2024 | $3,740 |
| September 2024 | $3,737 |
| October 2024 | $3,643 |
| November 2024 | $3,573 |
| December 2024 | $3,520 |
| January 2025 | $3,598 |
| February 2025 | $3,661 |
| March 2025 | $3,702 |
| April 2025 | $3,739 |
| May 2025 | $3,800 |
| June 2025 | $3,760 |
| July 2025 | $3,736 |
| August 2025 | $3,795 |
| September 2025 | $3,733 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,995 |
| October 2023 | $2,921 |
| November 2023 | $3,067 |
| December 2023 | $2,878 |
| January 2024 | $2,800 |
| February 2024 | $2,900 |
| March 2024 | $3,320 |
| April 2024 | $3,500 |
| May 2024 | $3,533 |
| June 2024 | $3,470 |
| July 2024 | $3,462 |
| August 2024 | $3,230 |
| September 2024 | $3,200 |
| October 2024 | $3,200 |
| November 2024 | $3,200 |
| December 2024 | $3,200 |
| January 2025 | $3,231 |
| February 2025 | $3,162 |
| March 2025 | $3,605 |
| April 2025 | $3,457 |
| May 2025 | $3,760 |
| June 2025 | $3,575 |
| July 2025 | $3,420 |
| August 2025 | $3,351 |
| September 2025 | $3,290 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 years ago | $2,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,000 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,400 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 17A Suffolk St
Fletcher-Maynard Academy
225 windsor st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Cambridgeport School
89 elm st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
A-
Amigos School
15 upton st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-8Public
A
King Open School
850 cambridge st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
Kennedy-Longfellow School
158 spring st
cambridge, MA, 2139
PK, K-5Public
B
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Neighborhood
Area IV | Cambridge, MA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.
Getting around Cambridge near 17a Suffolk St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 17a Suffolk St, Cambridge
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
8/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
8/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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