A social-rent apartment in the heart of The Hague
This apartment on Gedempte Burgwal sits right in the thick of things, the city centre is literally on your doorstep. At €918 a month, the rent was 61% below the neighbourhood average of €2,333, which was keen for a social-housing unit. For context, the floor area of 74 m² is 29% smaller than the local average of 104 m². If you're looking for a budget-friendly base in the centre, this was one to note. See more apartments in Den Haag. This home has not been online since 26 July 2026.
The Zuidwal neighbourhood
Zuidwal is a dense, urban pocket with a multicultural vibe. Based on two reviews, residents give it a 7.6 out of 10. One resident calls it a "Multicultural neighbourhood with many amenities" and notes "Increasing greenery, everything in the neighbourhood." Another describes it as "Very centrally located in the shopping district and easily accessible by public transport or bike. A park and two forests within walking distance. Usually very busy on the streets at weekends and sometimes an unsafe atmosphere on the streets at night." The area is home to mostly one-person households (3,310 out of 4,945 households), and the average household size is just 1.5. Find out more about the Zuidwal neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Your daily bread and groceries are just around the corner: an Albert Heijn is 98 metres away, a Jumbo, and another Albert Heijn. For primary schools, the nearest is De Parachute and Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Groen van Prinsterer. Secondary options include Sint-Maartenscollege and Gymnasium Novum. The area is very strongly urban (address density 8,658 per km²), so expect a lively, busy street scene. Learn more about the municipality of Den Haag.
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About Gedempte Burgwal 9B, 'S-Gravenhage
Was €918 a fair rent for this apartment?
Yes, it is keen. The rent was 61% below the neighbourhood average of €2,333, and the floor area of 74 m² was 29% smaller than the local average of 104 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration (EP-Online) and indicates moderate energy efficiency.
How is the neighbourhood for daily life?
Zuidwal is very central and has everything you need within walking distance. Supermarkets like Albert Heijn and Jumbo are just around the corner. Public transport and cycling are easy. The streets are busy at weekends, and some residents mention an unsafe atmosphere at night. It is a multicultural area with many amenities.
What is the public transport like?
The train station is 1.2 km away, so about a ten-minute walk. The area is well connected by public transport, and many residents find it easy to get around by bike or tram.
Is this apartment suitable for a family?
The neighbourhood has many one-person households and few families with children (670 out of 4,945 households).
How did the rent compare to other rentals in Zuidwal?
The average rent in Zuidwal was €2,333, and the median was €2,400. At €918, this apartment was significantly cheaper, 61% below average. The average price per m² was €24.33, so this unit worked out at about €12.41 per m², which was well below the neighbourhood norm.
