A spacious apartment in the Artiestenbuurt
This bright apartment on Steenvoordelaan 490 sits in the Artiestenbuurt, a neighbourhood with a lively mix of residents and a practical layout. With 104 m² of living space, it is noticeably more generous than the average rental in the area, which comes in at 78 m². The home was built in 2001 and carries an energy label B, so it is reasonably efficient. At €2,150 per month, the rent sits above the neighbourhood average of €1,878, which reflects the extra space you get here. For context, apartments in Rijswijk typically range from around €1,000 to €2,900 per month.
Life in the Artiestenbuurt
The Artiestenbuurt is a compact neighbourhood with about 2,300 residents, and it has a distinct character. One resident describes it as "a nice neighbourhood, but not very safe," adding: "I am very happy with where I live. Easily accessible and shops nearby. But it is very safe here. I see too often messages that someone has been stabbed or beaten up." That is based on a single review, so it is one perspective rather than a consensus. The population skews towards singles, with 52% of households being one-person, and there is a notable share of residents aged 25 to 45. The Artiestenbuurt neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with about a quarter of homes owner-occupied.
Daily life on the street
For everyday errands, the AH XL is just around the corner, and a Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away, so picking up groceries is easy. There are also several other supermarkets within a short walk, including another Hoogvliet and a PLUS. For families, primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, and secondary education is similarly close. The train station is about half a kilometre away, which makes commuting straightforward. The municipality of Rijswijk offers a range of amenities, and the area is well connected.
Listing details
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including PSG-Wonen, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Steenvoordelaan 490, Rijswijk
Is €2,150 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €2,150 is above the average for rentals in the Artiestenbuurt, which is €1,878, and the median is €1,800. However, this apartment is larger than most, with 104 m² compared to the average of 78 m². The price per square metre works out to about €20.67, which is below the neighbourhood average of €25.16 per m². So you are paying more in total but getting more space for your money.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is an official registration from EP-Online, and it indicates the home's energy performance. A B label is relatively efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to homes with lower labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only its energy efficiency rating.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
The nearest supermarket is an AH XL, just 146 metres away, which is on your doorstep. A Hoogvliet is 263 metres away, also very close. There are two more supermarkets within about 700 metres, including another Hoogvliet and a PLUS. So daily shopping is very convenient, with several options within a short walk.
What schools are near this apartment?
There are several schools within a few kilometres. The nearest primary schools include WSKO St. Jozefbasisschool at 2.85 km and de Schatkaart at 3.1 km. For secondary education, the Laurentius Praktijkschool is about 3.1 km away. The closest school overall is the Herman Broerenschool, a special education school, at 2.7 km. These are all within a reasonable distance for families.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.5 km from the apartment, which is about a five-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel to nearby cities without needing a car.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of safety?
Based on one resident review, the neighbourhood is described as "a nice neighbourhood, but not very safe." The resident says they are happy living there, with easy access and shops nearby, but they also mention seeing messages about incidents. This is a single review, so it reflects one person's experience rather than a general consensus.
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