A social rental on Azalealaan
This two-bedroom apartment on Azalealaan sits in Biezen-Oost, a quiet part of Boskoop. At €721 per month, the rent was in line with what social housing in this area typically asked. The flat dates from 1961 and covers 65 m², with an energy label C. For context on the wider supply, you can compare it with other apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn. This home has not been online since 30 October 2026.
Life in Biezen-Oost
Biezen-Oost is a small neighbourhood of about 580 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. Around a third of households have children, and a similar share are single-person households. The housing stock is split fairly evenly between owner-occupied and rental homes. Residents describe the area as calm and green, with the nearby polder and tree nurseries giving it a rural feel. It is a place where people tend to know their neighbours, and the pace of life is unhurried. For more on the area, see the Biezen-Oost neighbourhood.
Daily life on the street
For daily shopping, the Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, about 190 metres away, so picking up bread or groceries is a quick errand. A couple of streets further, there is another Hoogvliet, and an Albert Heijn. For school runs, the Rehobothschool is a ten-minute walk, and Basisschool De Hortus is a bit further. Secondary education is available at Coenecoop College, about 1.6 km away. The wider area, including the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, offers further amenities within easy reach.
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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 Azalealaan 52, Boskoop
Was €721 per month a fair rent for this apartment?
At €721 per month, the rent was in line with what social housing in Biezen-Oost typically asked. The apartment was 65 m² with an energy label C, which meant heating costs would be moderate. Given the size and the neighbourhood, the price sat at a reasonable level for the area.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a Hoogvliet, just 190 metres from the front door. That means daily shopping is a quick walk. There are also other options within a short distance, including another Hoogvliet at 1.4 km and an Albert Heijn at 1.5 km.
Which schools are close by?
For primary education, the Rehobothschool is about 870 metres away, and Basisschool De Hortus is just over a kilometre. For secondary education, Coenecoop College is about 1.6 km from the apartment. These are all within a reasonable walking or cycling distance.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Biezen-Oost is a small, quiet neighbourhood with around 580 residents. It has a mix of ages, with a third of households having children and a third being single-person households. The area feels green and calm, with a rural character thanks to the surrounding polder and tree nurseries.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is about 3.1 km from the apartment. That is a short cycle or a brief drive, making it possible to commute to nearby towns.
