Centrum-West, Delft
NeighbourhoodThis rental apartment on Voorstraat sits in the oldest part of Delft, where the streets hum with students, shoppers and café life. The 101 m² home dates from 1652 and carries an energy label D, so expect characterful proportions and higher heating costs. At €2,300 per month, the rent sits 31% above the neighbourhood average of €1,757, a premium for the size and location. For context, apartments in Delft vary widely in price.
Centrum-West is Delft's historic core, with 2,550 residents packed into a very dense area (4,958 addresses per km²). Most households are single (1,300 out of 1,790), and the average household size is just 1.4. Two residents describe it as "Pleasant and cosy neighbourhood" and "nice, cosy and pleasant." One notes: "Quiet neighbourhood with everything you need nearby. The only hassle is finding parking spaces." Another adds: "There are many amenities nearby and the shops are easily reachable. However, there is often litter on the street." The neighbourhood Centrum-West is lively but not without its frustrations.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Ekoplaza is just around the corner. Two more supermarkets, another Albert Heijn and a SPAR, are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Max Havelaar Kindcentrum, is a couple of streets away, and Montessorischool Jan Vermeer is a five-minute walk. The municipality Delft offers a compact urban environment where most daily needs are within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Björnd Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Voorstraat 8F, Delft
Good · 2 residents
Quiet neighbourhood with everything you need nearby. The only hassle is finding parking spaces. There isn't often nuisance or anything.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy neighbourhood is a pleasant, accessible environment. There are many amenities nearby and the shops are easily reachable. However, there is often litter on the street and we have occasionally had mice in the neighbourhood as a result. Placing more bins could possibly prevent this. However, there are very few houses available and everything is unaffordable. Housing could therefore be better.
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About Voorstraat 8F, Delft
The rent is 31% above the neighbourhood average of €1,757, but the apartment is also larger than many rentals in Centrum-West. With 101 m² and a historic setting, the premium reflects the size and character. Comparable apartments in Delft can range from €1,330 to €2,750, so this sits near the top end.
Centrum-West is the historic centre of Delft, very densely built-up with a young population, many students and singles. Residents call it cosy and convenient, with shops and amenities close by. Parking is tight, and litter is sometimes an issue. It is a lively, urban environment rather than a quiet residential area.
Delft station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach The Hague, Rotterdam or Amsterdam without needing a car.
Albert Heijn is just 89 metres away for daily groceries, and Ekoplaza is 157 metres. For more choice, another Albert Heijn and a SPAR are within 450 metres. The city centre has many restaurants, cafés and boutiques.
The energy label is D, which is average for a building from 1652. Expect higher heating costs than a modern home. The thick historic walls may help retain some warmth, but the label indicates room for improvement.
Homes in Centrum-West are rented out in an average of 19 days, which is relatively fast. If you are interested, it is worth acting promptly.
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