A social rental on Handelstraat
This two-bedroom apartment on Handelstraat sits in Brinkhorst, a calm part of Apeldoorn with a mix of ages and household types. At €959 per month, the rent was well below the average of €1,450 for rentals in the neighbourhood, which made it a keen option for those looking at apartments in Apeldoorn. The home was part of the social housing stock, so the rent reflected that. This home has not been online since 6 November 2026.
Life in Brinkhorst
Brinkhorst is a neighbourhood where many residents live alone, with a good share of older people and a noticeable number of families. The streets are quiet, and the mix of ages gives it a settled feel. Based on the available data, there are no resident reviews to draw on, but the figures point to a place with a steady, local character. For more on the area, see the Brinkhorst neighbourhood.
Daily routines
For daily shopping, the Boni and Ekoplaza are just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. School runs are easy too, with PCBO Koningin Wilhelmina primary school a couple of streets away and UDO vakgericht VMBO/Sprengeloo secondary school close by. The train station is about two kilometres off, which is handy for commutes. All of this sits within the municipality of Apeldoorn, where amenities are well spread out.
Listing details
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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 Handelstraat 37, Apeldoorn
Was €959 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €959 was below the neighbourhood average of €1,450 for rentals, and the average price per square metre in the area was €21.01. This apartment worked out at about €13.50 per square metre, so it was on the lower side compared with other listings in Brinkhorst. Given that it was social housing, the rent reflected that status.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. It indicates the home's energy performance as registered, but it does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarkets are Boni and Ekoplaza, both about 417 metres away, which is a short walk. An Albert Heijn is about 618 metres off, and a SPAR is roughly 675 metres away. For most daily shopping, you would not need to go far.
What schools are close by?
PCBO Koningin Wilhelmina primary school is about 421 metres away, and UDO vakgericht VMBO/Sprengeloo secondary school is roughly 450 metres off. There are also other primary schools within a short distance, including Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Anne Frank at about 681 metres and Openbare Basisschool Sprengenpark at around 806 metres.
How far is the train station?
The train station is about 1.9 kilometres from the apartment. That is a manageable distance if you commute by rail, though it is not within immediate walking distance. You would likely cycle or take a short bus ride to get there.
What kind of neighbourhood is Brinkhorst?
Brinkhorst has about 3,085 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 47%. The age spread is fairly even, with a quarter of residents over 65 and a similar share between 45 and 65. It is a quiet, mixed neighbourhood rather than a young or family-dominated one.
