Diamantstraat 442
Edelstenenbuurt · 2403 BE Alphen Aan Den Rijn
A social rental flat in the Edelstenenbuurt
This apartment on Diamantstraat sits in the Edelstenenbuurt, a residential pocket of Alphen aan den Rijn with a calm, everyday feel. At €898 per month, the rent was in line with what social housing in this part of town tended to ask. The flat is part of the wider supply of apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn, where similar homes are currently letting within about four weeks. This home has not been online since 14 October 2026.
The Edelstenenbuurt
The Edelstenenbuurt neighbourhood is home to around 2,700 people, with a mix of ages and household types. A large share of residents live alone, while a third of households have children, giving the streets a varied, lived-in character. The housing stock is split fairly evenly between owner-occupied and rental homes. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the figures rather than personal accounts.
Life on the street
Daily errands are straightforward from this address. The Hoogvliet and Aldi are just around the corner for groceries, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Islamitische Basisschool An Noer and PCB De Stromen are both within a short walk, and secondary pupils have the Scala College nearby. The wider area falls under the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn, which covers the surrounding services and facilities.
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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 Diamantstraat 442, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
Was €898 a fair rent for this flat?
The rent of €898 per month sat in line with what social rental homes in the Edelstenenbuurt were asking. Comparable homes in the neighbourhood had recently been let within about four weeks, which suggested the price was accepted by the market. The flat was 60 m² with an energy label E, so heating costs would be a factor to consider on top of the rent.
What does the energy label E mean for this home?
Energy label E is an official registration recorded in the national EP-Online database. The label reflects the overall energy performance of the property as registered, without specifying which parts of the home drive that rating.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 3.2 kilometres from this flat. That is a manageable distance for those who commute by rail, though it is not within walking distance. For daily travel, a bike or bus would be the practical options to reach the station.
What supermarkets are close by?
The Hoogvliet and Aldi are both about 350 metres away, just around the corner for everyday shopping. An Albert Heijn is roughly 480 metres from the flat, and a SPAR express is about a kilometre away. With 18 supermarkets within five kilometres, there is plenty of choice for groceries.
Which schools are near this flat?
The Islamitische Basisschool An Noer is about 380 metres away, and PCB De Stromen is roughly 480 metres from the home. For secondary education, the Scala College is about 540 metres away. Several other primary and special education schools are within a short distance as well.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The Edelstenenbuurt has about 2,725 residents, with a fairly even spread across age groups. Around 41% of households are single-person, while 32% are families with children. The average household size is 2.2 people, and the area has a balanced mix of younger and older residents.
