A spacious apartment in Dichterswijk
This apartment on Rolderdiephof sits in Dichterswijk, a neighbourhood in Utrecht that has clearly been through a transformation. With 137 m² of living space, it is a generous home, and the rent of €2,588 per month sits 24% above the neighbourhood average of €2,091. That premium reflects the size, which is 52% larger than the typical 90 m² rental in the area, so the price is in line with what you get for the space. For context, this is one of the apartments in Utrecht currently on the market.
The Dichterswijk neighbourhood
Dichterswijk has one resident review, giving it a 7.13 out of 10. One resident, TopBoy28, says: "This neighbourhood used to be a deprived area with many problems. Now a lot of new buildings have been built. But behind the walls of the houses, there are still problems. Apart from that, there are many racists living here. The neighbourhood has been nicely renovated and looks better than before. In the meantime, schools have been renovated for the little children." The area is home to around 5,760 people, with a high share of single-person households at 47%. It is a young neighbourhood, with 47% of residents aged between 25 and 45. This is the Dichterswijk neighbourhood as it stands today.
Life on the street
Daily errands are straightforward from here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is a couple of streets away, and Descart secondary school is a five-minute walk. The train station is 1.3 km away, so a commute is manageable. The area falls under the municipality of Utrecht, which means you are within reach of the city's wider amenities.
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Frequently asked questions
About Rolderdiephof 91, Utrecht
Is €2,588 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is 24% above the neighbourhood average of €2,091, but the apartment is also 52% larger than the typical rental at 137 m² versus 90 m². On a per-square-metre basis, the price works out to about €18.89, which is below the neighbourhood average of €24.06 per m². So you are paying more in total, but for considerably more space.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient category. This means the home is registered as having a high level of energy performance, so you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label is an official registration and reflects the property's overall energy efficiency.
How big is this apartment?
The apartment has a floor area of 137 m², which is 52% larger than the average rental in Dichterswijk. The neighbourhood average for rentals is 90 m², so this is a spacious home by local standards. The listing does not state the number of rooms.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
There is one resident review, scoring the neighbourhood 7.13 out of 10. The resident notes that the area has been renovated and looks better than before, with new buildings and renovated schools. However, they also mention that problems remain behind the walls of some houses and describe the presence of racism. It is a mixed picture from a single perspective.
What amenities are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is 333 metres away, with Albert Heijn at 716 metres and SPAR at 834 metres. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is 309 metres away, and Descart secondary school is 585 metres. The train station is 1.3 km from the home, and a GP practice is 0.4 km away.
How does the rent compare to other rentals in the area?
The neighbourhood has 30 rentals currently available, with an average price of €2,091 and a median of €1,975. Prices range from €1,300 to €3,250. This apartment at €2,588 is above the average but below the maximum. The average rental size is 90 m², so this home is significantly larger than most.
