Benedenstad, Nijmegen
NeighbourhoodThis one-bedroom apartment on Steenstraat sits in the heart of Nijmegen's oldest neighbourhood, Benedenstad. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,450 per month, the rent is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €2,124, though the 45 m² floor area is 25% smaller than the local average of 60 m². For context, this is one of five rental [apartments in Nijmegen] currently available.
Benedenstad is the oldest part of Nijmegen, with a dense urban feel (address density 3,202 per km²). The neighbourhood has 2,720 residents, mostly single-person households (1,235), and a high proportion of young adults aged 25,45 (795). There are no resident reviews available for this area. The housing stock is dominated by apartments (76%), and only 13% are owner-occupied. This is [the Benedenstad neighbourhood] in a nutshell: historic streets, a mix of students and professionals, and everything within walking distance.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk away. For groceries, PLUS and Albert Heijn are both within a ten-minute walk. Families have Basisschool Petrus Canisius for primary education, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen for secondary school. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre with its restaurants and cafés is on your doorstep. This is all part of [the municipality of Nijmegen], a compact city with a rich history.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including ST Makelaars.
Details of this home
Steenstraat 17, Nijmegen
Data from Benedenstad
Data from Benedenstad
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About Steenstraat 17, Nijmegen
At €1,450, the rent is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €2,124. However, the apartment is also smaller than average (45 m² vs 60 m²). Compared to other rentals in Benedenstad, this is on the lower end of the price range, which runs from €1,755 to €2,602. Given the compact size and central location, it is priced for the area.
Benedenstad is Nijmegen's historic centre, with a very high address density (3,202 per km²) and a lively, urban atmosphere. The population is diverse: many single-person households, a large share of young adults, and a mix of students and professionals. The housing stock is mostly apartments, and only 13% are owner-occupied. It is a walkable area with shops, restaurants, and cultural amenities nearby.
Nijmegen train station is 1.2 km from Steenstraat, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
The nearest supermarket is SPAR at 434 m, just around the corner. Ekoplaza is 574 m away, and PLUS is 623 m. Albert Heijn and Coop are also within a ten-minute walk (671 m and 696 m respectively). So daily shopping is easily done on foot.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. Basisschool Petrus Canisius (primary) is 368 m away, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Nijmegen (secondary) is 794 m. There is also a special education school, Foooocus Nijmegen, at 339 m.
The agent has not provided this information, so it is unknown how energy-efficient the apartment is.
Rental properties in Benedenstad are let on average within 20 days, which indicates a relatively fast-moving market. This apartment has been listed through multiple channels, so it may attract interest quickly.
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