A calm spot in Utrecht West
This apartment on Rachmaninoffplantsoen sits in a quiet, green corner of Utrecht West, a part of the city where life moves at a relaxed pace. The home itself is a 64 m² apartment from 1970 with an A energy label, which is about as efficient as it gets. At €1,570 per month, the rent sits just above the average of €1,532 for rentals in the area, so it is in line with what the market asks. For context, [apartments in Utrecht]( /huurwoningen/utrecht/appartementen/ ) typically go for around that figure.
The Welgelegen, Den Hommel neighbourhood
[The Welgelegen, Den Hommel neighbourhood]( /buurt/welgelegen-den-hommel-utrecht/ ) is a residential pocket with a mix of ages, though the largest group is between 25 and 45. Most households are single people, and there are relatively few families with children. The area has a calm, established feel, with a good share of owner-occupied homes. It is a place where you are likely to recognise your neighbours, but without the bustle of the city centre.
Daily life on the street
For daily shopping, the SPAR express is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. A couple of streets further, you will find MCD, Jumbo and Aldi, so the weekly shop is well covered. For school runs, the Johan de Witt primary school is a five-minute walk, and there are several secondary schools within the same distance, including UniC and the International School Utrecht. The train station is about three kilometres away, which is a manageable cycle or a short bus ride.
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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 Rachmaninoffplantsoen 220, Utrecht
Is €1,570 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,570 is slightly above the average of €1,532 for rentals in the Welgelegen, Den Hommel area, and above the median of €1,437. Given the 64 m² floor area and the A energy label, the price is in line with what other apartments in the neighbourhood ask. The range for rentals here goes from €620 to €2,350, so this sits comfortably in the middle.
What does the A energy label mean for this home?
An A label is the most efficient category on the Dutch energy scale. It means the home is officially registered as having low expected energy costs, which is a positive sign for your monthly outgoings. The label is an official registration, so you can rely on it as a factual statement about the property's energy performance.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The SPAR express is just 169 metres away, so you can be there in under two minutes on foot. An Albert Heijn is 600 metres away, about a five-minute walk, and MCD, Jumbo and Aldi are all within a kilometre. That gives you plenty of choice for daily groceries without needing to travel far.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Johan de Witt primary school is 409 metres away, a short walk. For secondary education, UniC is 420 metres away, and the International School Utrecht is 476 metres away, offering both primary and secondary options. There are also other secondary schools within 500 metres, so school runs are very manageable.
How is the neighbourhood for single people?
The Welgelegen, Den Hommel area has a high share of single-person households, at 62% of all households. The largest age group is 25 to 45, making up 41% of residents. This suggests a lively but not chaotic mix of young professionals and older residents, with a calm, residential character.
Is the train station within walking distance?
The nearest train station is 2.8 kilometres away. That is not a walk you would do daily, but it is a short cycle or a quick bus ride. The distance is typical for this part of Utrecht West, where the focus is more on local amenities than on being right next to the rails.
