A compact apartment in Nijmegen's historic heart
This apartment on Ridderstraat sits in the lively Benedenstad, the oldest part of Nijmegen. With 56 m² of living space, it's a compact home that feels cosy rather than cramped. At €300,000, it was the cheapest of the 19 homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood and 41% below the average last known asking price of €506,579, a keen price for anyone wanting to live in this central spot. For context, apartments in Nijmegen typically sell for around €5,340 per m². This home has not been online since 26 August 2026.
The Benedenstad neighbourhood
Benedenstad is the historic riverside quarter, packed with narrow streets, old buildings and a lively mix of bars and restaurants. It's a dense, urban area with a very high address density of 3,202 per km². The population is diverse: lots of single-person households (1,235 out of 1,865 households) and a youngish age profile, with many residents in their 25-45 bracket. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, but the figures paint a picture of a bustling, central neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Benedenstad neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Your daily routine here is wonderfully walkable. For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn, PLUS and SPAR are all within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Basisschool Petrus Canisius is a couple of streets away, and secondary schools like Karel de Grote College and Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen are a ten-minute walk. The train station is a 1.2 km walk, and the city centre's restaurants and cafés are on your doorstep. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Nijmegen.
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About Ridderstraat 26, Nijmegen
Was €300,000 a fair price for this apartment?
At €300,000, this was the cheapest home at the time for sale in Benedenstad and 41% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €506,579. However, the floor area of 56 m² was 47% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 105 m², so the price per m² was roughly in line with the market. It's a keen entry point for a compact home in a prime central location.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
In the neighbourhood, 55.6% of homes have label B, and 16.7% have label A, so this is a solid, above-average rating.
How far is the train station?
Nijmegen train station is 1.2 km from the apartment, which is about a 15-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily shopping?
Excellent. There are several supermarkets within a five-minute walk: Ekoplaza (402 m), Albert Heijn (476 m), PLUS (487 m) and SPAR (491 m). For other errands, the city centre is on your doorstep with restaurants, a library and a park all within a ten-minute walk.
How many rooms does the apartment have?
The listing did not state the number of rooms or bedrooms. With 56 m² of floor area, it was a compact apartment, but the exact layout was not provided by the agent.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
The listing did not mention a garden, balcony or terrace.
What is the year of construction and building condition?
The apartment was built in 1986, so it's a relatively modern construction. The energy label B suggested decent insulation and double glazing, but the listing did not provide details on the building's maintenance or any recent renovations.
How did the price compare to other apartments in Nijmegen?
The average price per m² for apartments in Nijmegen was around €5,340, and this home worked out to about €5,357 per m², very close to the municipal average. So while the total price was low, the per-m² cost was in line with the market.
