A rental apartment in Burgen en Horsten
This two-room apartment on Ametisthorst sits in a quiet corner of Burgen en Horsten, a leafy part of Den Haag where the streets are lined with low-rise blocks and plenty of green. At 52 square metres, it is a compact home that works well for a single person or a couple. The last known rent of €824 a month sat below the average of €925 for rentals in this neighbourhood, so it was keenly priced for the area. For context, this was one of the [apartments in Den Haag] at the time on the market. This home has not been online since 26 October 2026.
The Burgen en Horsten neighbourhood
Burgen en Horsten is a residential pocket within Mariahoeve en Marlot, known for its wide avenues and mature trees. The neighbourhood has a mixed population, with a large share of single-person households and a noticeable number of older residents. It is a quiet, established area where life moves at a relaxed pace. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the statistics. The housing stock is mostly rental, with about 39 percent owner-occupied, which gives the area a stable, settled feel. For more on the local character, see [the Burgen en Horsten neighbourhood].
Life on the street
Ametisthorst is a residential street where daily errands are easily done on foot. The nearest supermarket, a Hoogvliet, is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, so picking up bread or groceries is no trouble. For families, there are several primary schools within a short walk, including Basisschool Essesteijn and Kindcentrum Cascade, while secondary options like Veurs Voorburg are also close by. The area is well served by local amenities, and the train station is about a ten-minute walk, making commutes straightforward. All of this sits within [the municipality of Den Haag], which offers a full range of services and connections.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Ametisthorst 3, 'S-Gravenhage
Was €824 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €824 was below the average of €925 for rentals in Burgen en Horsten, and it was also lower than the median of €925. With a floor area of 52 square metres, this worked out to about €15.85 per square metre, which was reasonable for the area. Given the limited number of rentals available, it was a market-rate price.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label D is in the middle of the scale, so it is neither very efficient nor the least efficient. It is simply a standard measure of energy performance.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a Hoogvliet at about 157 metres, which is just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is at 297 metres, and a PLUS is at 349 metres, so you have several options within a short walk. For daily shopping, you will not need to go far.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within a reasonable distance. Basisschool Essesteijn, a primary school, is about 1.3 kilometres away, and Kindcentrum Cascade is at 1.6 kilometres. For secondary education, Veurs Voorburg is at 1.6 kilometres and Corbulo Tech & Design College at 1.9 kilometres. The nearest primary school is actually closer, at about 400 metres, based on neighbourhood data.
How far is the train station?
The train station is about 1.6 kilometres from the apartment, which is roughly a ten-minute walk or a short cycle. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Den Haag or further afield.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Burgen en Horsten has about 6,700 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households at 56 percent. The age spread is fairly even, with 30 percent aged 25 to 45 and 23 percent aged 65 or older. It is a quiet, mixed area with a stable population, and the housing stock is mostly rental.
