A social rental apartment in De Burcht
This two-room apartment on Ds. Bennink Boltstraat 21 sits in De Burcht, a quiet corner of Zwammerdam. With 46 m² of living space and a C energy label, it is a compact home that keeps things simple. The rent is €714 per month, which is in line with what social housing in this area tends to ask. For a sense of how this compares, you can look at apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn.
Life in De Burcht
De Burcht is a small neighbourhood, home to around 385 people, and it feels that way. Most households are families with children, and the streets are calm. One resident says: "It's a friendly place where neighbours know each other." Another adds: "You can hear the birds in the morning." Based on these reviews, it is a place where community matters. The mix of ages, from young children to older residents, gives the area a steady, lived-in feel. For more on the area, see the De Burcht neighbourhood.
Daily life around the street
For daily errands, the nearest primary school, Basisschool Oranje Nassau, is just around the corner, a couple of streets away. The closest supermarket, a Jumbo, is a ten-minute walk, so a quick shop for bread or milk is doable on foot. For a wider choice, there are several other supermarkets within a short drive. The train station is about 3.8 km away, which is a manageable distance for a commute. The municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn covers the wider area, and you can read more about the municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn.
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About Ds. Bennink Boltstraat 21, Zwammerdam
Is €714 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €714 per month is in line with what social housing in De Burcht typically asks. The apartment has 46 m² of living space, which works out to about €15.50 per m². That is a reasonable figure for a two-room home in this part of Zwammerdam. The energy label is C, so heating costs will be moderate, though not the lowest you could find.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration from EP-Online, and it gives an indication of how energy-efficient the home is. A C label is average, meaning you can expect typical energy costs for a home of this size. It does not tell you about the condition of the building itself, just the official rating.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school, Basisschool Oranje Nassau, is about 254 metres away, which is a short walk. There are several other primary schools within a few kilometres, including Da Costaschool and IKC Schatrijk. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 6.8 km away, so that would require a longer trip.
Where can I do my grocery shopping?
The closest supermarket is a Jumbo, about 2.5 km away, which is a ten-minute walk or a short drive. There are also an Aldi and an Albert Heijn within a few kilometres, so you have a few options for daily shopping. In total, there are nine supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
What is the neighbourhood like?
De Burcht is a small neighbourhood with about 385 residents. It is mostly families with children, and the streets are quiet. Residents describe it as friendly and close-knit, where people know each other. The age mix is broad, from young children to older residents, which gives the area a steady feel.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this is a social housing rental, which means the rent is set at a level that is affordable for lower incomes. The monthly rent of €714 is below the Dutch social housing threshold. This type of rental often has specific eligibility criteria, so it is worth checking whether you qualify.
