A calm apartment in the heart of Houten
This apartment on Dijkhoeve sits in a quiet part of Houten, where the streets are lined with trees and the pace of life feels relaxed. The home itself is a 99 m² apartment from 1994, with an energy label B, and it is offered for rent at €1,570 per month. That rent is in line with what other apartments in Houten are asking, and the supply of rental apartments here is limited, so this one stands out. For a sense of what else is available, you can compare it with other apartments in Houten.
The Centrum West neighbourhood
Centrum West is a small, close-knit neighbourhood with about 365 residents, and it has a distinctly older feel: nearly half of the residents are 65 or over, and most households are single people. The streets are quiet, and the mix of ages gives the area a settled, neighbourly character. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the figures alone. It is a place where people tend to know each other, and where the centre of Houten is never far away. This is the Centrum West neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. For groceries, the Jumbo is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, with a Lidl a short stroll further. For school runs, College de Heemlanden is a five-minute walk, and the Openbare basisschool De Velduil is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is 2 km away, which is a manageable distance for a commute. All of this sits within the municipality of Houten, a town known for its green, family-friendly layout.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via REBO Huurwoningen.
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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 Dijkhoeve 16, Houten
Is €1,570 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,570 per month is in line with what other apartments in Houten are asking. The home is 99 m² with an energy label B, which is a decent size for a rental. There is currently no other rental supply in the neighbourhood itself, so the comparison is based on the wider market in Houten.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. A B label is relatively efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs for a home of this size. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
How far is the train station from this apartment?
The train station is 2 km from the apartment. That is a reasonable distance, and you could walk it in about 25 minutes or cycle in around 8 minutes. The station connects Houten to the wider region, though the exact destinations are not listed here.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
Centrum West has about 365 residents, and it is a neighbourhood with a notably older population: 49% are 65 or over. Most households are single people (55%), and there are relatively few families with children (23%). This gives the area a quiet, calm character, with less of the bustle you might find in a younger neighbourhood.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The nearest supermarket is the Jumbo at 193 metres, which is just around the corner. The Albert Heijn is at 240 metres, and the Lidl is at 377 metres. For a wider choice, there are 18 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of options for daily shopping.
Are there schools within walking distance?
Yes, there are several schools nearby. College de Heemlanden, a secondary school, is at 265 metres, and Yuverta vmbo Houten is at 585 metres. For primary education, the Openbare basisschool De Velduil is at 624 metres, and Het Mozaïek is at 650 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
