A calm spot in Utrecht's old centre
This apartment on the Lange Nieuwstraat sits in a part of the Binnenstad where the pace slows down. The street itself is a mix of historic facades and everyday life, and the rent of €1,550 a month sits about 15% below the neighbourhood average of €1,834, which makes it a keen option for a rental in this part of town. For context, apartments in Utrecht typically go for more.
The Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving neighbourhood
Residents describe this corner of the centre as quiet and clean, with a park and a large meadow across the water. One resident says: "De Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre of Utrecht. Across the water lies a nice park and a large meadow. It is generally quiet here, though sometimes not very clean." Another adds: "It's quiet. Twijnstraat is beautiful. We hardly have any trouble with Altrecht. It's also nice that that's possible in the city. The neighbours are nice." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.03. Most households here are single people, and the area is easy to get around by bike or on foot. The Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving neighbourhood is a compact, central spot.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The Agatha Snellenschool is a short walk for primary education, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk for secondary school. The train station is about a kilometre away, which makes getting out of the city straightforward. The municipality of Utrecht keeps the centre well connected.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via REBO Huurwoningen.
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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 Lange Nieuwstraat 129, Utrecht
Is €1,550 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is about 15% below the neighbourhood average of €1,834, and the median rent in the area is €1,895. With a floor area of 67 m², that works out to roughly €23 per m², which is below the average of €32.79 per m² for rentals here. It is a keen price for the centre of Utrecht.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. That means the home is officially registered as very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label is an official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How far is the train station?
The train station is about 1 kilometre away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to get to other parts of the city or further afield without needing a car. The neighbourhood is also well suited to cycling and walking, according to residents.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents describe it as quiet and clean, with a park and a large meadow across the water. One resident notes that it is generally quiet, though sometimes not very clean, with some cigarette butts on the walking paths. Another says the neighbours are nice and that the Twijnstraat is beautiful. The area is easy to get around by bike or on foot.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, about 200 metres away, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets further. For schools, the Agatha Snellenschool is about 220 metres away for primary education, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is about 630 metres for secondary education. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk.
How many rentals are available in this neighbourhood?
At the moment there are 4 rentals available in the Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving area, with prices ranging from €1,595 to €1,950. The average rent is €1,834 and the median is €1,895. This home at €1,550 is below that range, which is notable for the centre.
