A social rental apartment in the heart of Zoetermeer
This apartment on Engelandlaan sits in the lively Stadscentrum, where the streets are busy and everything is close at hand. With 87 m² of living space and an energy label B, it is a practical home for someone who wants to be in the middle of things. The last known rent of €970 was 29% below the neighbourhood average of €1,360, which made it a keenly priced option compared with other apartments in Zoetermeer. This home has not been online since 11 September 2026.
The Stadscentrum neighbourhood
The Stadscentrum neighbourhood is a dense, urban area with a strong mix of ages: nearly a third of residents are between 25 and 45, and a similar share are 65 or older. Most households are single people, and the streets have a constant hum of activity. One resident sums it up as "quite nice to live here", though they mention "aggressive vagrants and smoking youths who rummage through bins" as a downside. The same resident notes that "everything is easily accessible by car, bike, on foot, or with the RandstadRail", which says a lot about how well connected this spot is.
Life on the street
For daily errands, you are well served. The AH XL is just around the corner, with Hoogvliet and Aldi a couple of streets away, so bread and groceries are never far. Families with children have several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Koningin Wilhelminaschool and IKC Stella Nova, while Oranje Nassau College Clauslaan is close for secondary education. The train station is 2.5 km away, and the RandstadRail is mentioned by residents as a handy way to get around. All of this sits within the municipality of Zoetermeer, a town with its own centre and amenities.
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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.
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About Engelandlaan 125, Zoetermeer
Was €970 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €970 was 29% below the neighbourhood average of €1,360 for rental homes. With 87 m² of space, it worked out at about €11.15 per m², which was well under the average of €19.02 per m² in Stadscentrum. Given the size and the energy label B, this was a keenly priced option in the current market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, 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 is the neighbourhood for daily life?
Stadscentrum is a dense, urban area with a strong mix of ages and many single-person households. The AH XL is just around the corner, with Hoogvliet and Aldi a couple of streets away. Primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, and the train station is 2.5 km away. One resident notes that everything is easily accessible by car, bike, on foot, or with the RandstadRail.
What do residents say about living here?
Based on one review, a resident says it is "quite nice to live here", but mentions "aggressive vagrants and smoking youths who rummage through bins" as a downside. The same resident appreciates that everything is easily accessible by car, bike, on foot, or with the RandstadRail. The overall score is 6.86 out of 10.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this was listed as social housing. That meant the rent was set below the liberalisation threshold, and eligibility was usually based on income and waiting time. The home was offered through, which was the channel for social housing in the region.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 2.5 km from the apartment. That is a manageable distance by bike or on foot, and residents also mention the RandstadRail as a convenient option for getting around. The exact travel time depends on your route and mode of transport.
