Welgelegen Den Hommel, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Rachmaninoffplantsoen sits in a quiet corner of Utrecht West. At 95 m² it is noticeably roomier than the average rental in the neighbourhood, and the B energy label keeps running costs manageable. The rent of €2,195 is on the high side compared with the local average of €1,547, but you are paying for extra space and a good energy rating. For context, this is one of the larger apartments in Utrecht currently available.
This part of Utrecht West is densely built but surprisingly green, with a park just a couple of streets away. The area is popular with young professionals and students, over half the households are single people, and the average age skews under 45. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood scores well for daily amenities: a supermarket, a GP and a primary school are all within a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood Welgelegen, Den Hommel has a lively, urban feel with a high density of addresses.
For your morning bread run, SPAR express is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Two more supermarkets, MCD and Jumbo, are a ten-minute walk away. Families will find several schools nearby: UniC secondary school is a couple of streets away, and the International School Utrecht (both primary and secondary) is within a five-minute walk. The municipality Utrecht offers excellent city-wide amenities, but here in the neighbourhood you rarely need to go far.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via B & S Rental Service B.V.
Details of this home
Rachmaninoffplantsoen 34, Utrecht
Data from Welgelegen Den Hommel
Data from Welgelegen Den Hommel
69 within 5 km
140 within 5 km
About Rachmaninoffplantsoen 34, Utrecht
The rent is 42% above the neighbourhood average of €1,547, but the apartment is also 34% larger than the typical rental in Welgelegen, Den Hommel (95 m² vs 71 m²). With a B energy label and a quiet yet central location, the price reflects the extra space and quality. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value a larger floor plan and lower energy costs.
Welgelegen, Den Hommel is a densely populated urban area with a young population, many residents are between 25 and 45. It is a mix of singles and couples, with few families with children. The area has a high density of addresses (3,686 per km²), so it feels lively. Green space is close by: a park is just 400 metres away.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride.
There are several schools within walking distance. UniC secondary school is 355 metres away, and the International School Utrecht (both primary and secondary) is 409 metres away. A primary school is 800 metres from the apartment.
Yes, the apartment has an energy label B, which means it is reasonably efficient. You can expect moderate heating costs, though exact amounts depend on usage. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, but this home performs above average.
SPAR express is just 173 metres away, ideal for quick groceries. Albert Heijn is 662 metres, MCD 766 metres, and Jumbo 902 metres. So you have several options within a 10-minute walk.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Welgelegen Den Hommel
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