Binnenstad, Haarlem
NeighbourhoodThis rental apartment on Koningstraat brings you right into the buzz of Haarlem's historic centre. With 61 m² of living space, it's a compact but well-proportioned home. The energy label C means reasonable efficiency for a building from 1880. At €1,195 per month, the rent sits 47% below the neighbourhood average of €2,258, a keen price for the location. For context, the average apartments in Haarlem in this segment tends to be larger and more expensive.
The neighbourhood Binnenstad is the historic core of Haarlem, with a very high density of 5,966 addresses per km². One resident describes it as "cosy... lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here." The neighbourhood is dominated by single-person households (1,105 out of 1,930), and the average household size is just 1.6. It's a place where you can walk to almost everything, shops, restaurants and parks are all within a few minutes.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is equally close. Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Schools are well within reach: Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem is on your doorstep, and Veronica Jenaplanschool is a five-minute walk. The municipality Haarlem offers a compact urban environment where most daily needs are met on foot or by bike.
At the time of writing the home is listed via 365 Makelaardij and also appears on Pararius. The rent of €1,195 is notably lower than the neighbourhood median of €2,350, making this a rare find in the current market.
Details of this home
Koningstraat 31A, Haarlem
Excellent · 1 resident
Cosy....lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting and great to be able to live here
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About Koningstraat 31A, Haarlem
Yes, it is very competitive. The average rent in Binnenstad is €2,258, and the median is €2,350. This apartment is 47% below the neighbourhood average, partly because it is smaller (61 m² vs. 82 m² on average). For a compact home in the historic centre, the price is keen.
Binnenstad is the lively historic centre of Haarlem, with a very high density of shops, restaurants and cultural spots. One resident calls it 'cosy... lots of greenery, beautiful street lighting.' It is a very urban area, with mostly single-person households and a young population (44% aged 25-45).
Haarlem train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam, Leiden and other cities. The neighbourhood is also well served by bus connections.
Jumbo and Dekamarkt are both just around the corner (within 200 m). Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For dining, restaurants are on your doorstep (0.1 km). The area is packed with cafes, bakeries and specialty shops.
With 61 m² and one bedroom (typical for this size), it is ideal for a single person or a couple. The layout is compact but functional. The neighbourhood is popular with young professionals and couples without children.
Label C is average for a pre-war building. It means the home is reasonably well insulated but not top-tier. Heating costs will be moderate. You can expect a typical energy bill for a 61 m² apartment of this age.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad