A social rental flat on het Kanaal
This apartment on het Kanaal sits in the Koopmanskwartier, a central part of Assen with a calm, residential feel. At €501 per month, the rent sat well below the neighbourhood average, which made it a keen option for someone looking for an affordable home. For context, apartments in Assen vary widely in price, so this one stood out for its low monthly cost. This home has not been online since 6 October 2026.
The Koopmanskwartier neighbourhood
The Koopmanskwartier is a mixed, central neighbourhood with a strong share of single-person households and a noticeable number of older residents. It is a quiet area where daily life moves at an easy pace. The Koopmanskwartier neighbourhood has a compact feel, with most essentials within walking distance. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the figures rather than personal accounts.
Life on the street
Daily errands are simple from here. The AH XL and Dirk are both just around the corner, so the weekly shop is a short walk away, with a SPAR and Ekoplaza a couple of streets further. For families, several primary schools sit within a five-minute walk, including Basisschool De Cirkel and Christelijk Kindcentrum Het Kompas, while Gomarus College Assen provides secondary education nearby. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which helps for commuting. The municipality of Assen keeps the wider area well connected.
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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 het Kanaal 66, Assen
Was €501 a fair rent for this apartment?
At €501 per month, this apartment was well below the average rent of €1,108 in the Koopmanskwartier. The median rent in the neighbourhood was €980, so this listing was considerably cheaper than most. It was a social housing rental, which explained the lower price compared to the open market.
How quickly do rentals go in this neighbourhood?
Homes in the Koopmanskwartier are typically rented out within about 14 days on average. That gave an idea of the pace in the area, though this particular listing might follow its own timeline.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration recorded in the national EP-Online system.
How far is the train station from this apartment?
The train station is 1.4 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes it practical for anyone commuting by rail.
What kind of neighbourhood is the Koopmanskwartier?
The Koopmanskwartier is a central neighbourhood in Assen with a high proportion of single-person households and a significant share of residents aged 65 and over. It is a quiet, residential area where most daily needs are within walking distance.
Are there supermarkets close by?
Yes, the AH XL and Dirk are both within about 250 metres, so the main grocery shopping is just around the corner. A SPAR and Ekoplaza are a bit further, around 540 metres away, giving a few options for daily shopping.
