A social rental on Prinsenstraat
This apartment on Prinsenstraat sits in the heart of Almelo, where the streets are lively and everything you need is close by. At €537 per month, the rent sits well below the average for the neighbourhood, which makes it a keen option for those looking to keep housing costs down. For context, apartments in Almelo typically come with a different price tag, so this one stands out.
The Binnenstad Zuid neighbourhood
Binnenstad Zuid is a compact urban area with a mix of ages, though the majority of residents are over 65 and many live alone. It is a place where the streets are busy and the atmosphere is distinctly central. The housing stock is mostly rental, with a small share of owner-occupied homes. Based on the available data, there are no resident reviews to draw on, so the picture here comes from the numbers rather than personal accounts. For a closer look at the area, the Binnenstad Zuid neighbourhood page has more detail.
Daily life on the street
For daily shopping, the Coop is just around the corner, with the PLUS a couple of streets away and a Jumbo and Aldi within a five-minute walk. School runs are straightforward too, with De Heemde primary school a five-minute walk and Basisschool St Egbertus a little further. The Erasmus Lyceum for secondary education is also within walking distance. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which makes getting out of town easy. The municipality of Almelo covers the wider area, including the surrounding villages and green spaces.
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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 Prinsenstraat 55, Almelo
Is €537 a fair rent for this apartment?
At €537 per month, this apartment is well below the average rent in Binnenstad Zuid, which sits at €1,079. The median is even higher at €1,088, and the cheapest other rental in the neighbourhood is €790. Given the floor area of 53 m², the price per square metre is also far below the neighbourhood average of €20.15. This makes it a keenly priced option in the current market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is an official registration that indicates the home's energy performance, with B being a relatively efficient label. It means the home is likely to have moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label is registered in the national EP-Online system and gives a standardised view of how energy-efficient the property is.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a Coop at 202 metres, which is just around the corner. A PLUS is at 372 metres, and both a Jumbo and an Aldi are at 521 metres. For a wider choice, an Albert Heijn is at 1,142 metres. Daily groceries are therefore within easy walking distance, with several options to choose from.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within walking distance. De Heemde is the closest at 533 metres, followed by Basisschool St Egbertus at 696 metres and De Windhoek at 803 metres. For secondary education, the Erasmus Lyceum is at 979 metres. This makes school runs manageable on foot or by bike.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.6 kilometres from the apartment. That is roughly a ten-minute walk, depending on your pace. It is a convenient distance for commuting or for taking the train to other towns in the region.
What kind of neighbourhood is Binnenstad Zuid?
Binnenstad Zuid is a central urban neighbourhood with a high proportion of single-person households, at 65%. The age profile is skewed towards older residents, with 32% aged 65 or over. The housing stock is predominantly rental, which fits with the social housing nature of this listing. It is a lively, central area with a mix of residents.
