A compact apartment on Wattbaan
This rental apartment on Wattbaan sits in Rijnhuizen, a neighbourhood in Nieuwegein where the streets feel calm and well-kept. With 46 m² of living space, it is a compact home that works well for someone who wants a straightforward base without excess. The last known rent of €1,159 was keen compared with the average for apartments in Nieuwegein, which sat around €1,736. This home has not been online since 26 September 2026.
Rijnhuizen
Rijnhuizen is a residential area with a mix of housing, though flats dominate the local stock. The population skews young, with a large share of residents in the 25 to 45 age bracket, and many households are single people. It is a quiet, practical part of town rather than a bustling hub. The neighbourhood has a modest number of homes with children, so the streets tend to be calm. For a sense of what the area is like, the neighbourhood of Rijnhuizen offers a useful overview.
Daily life around the corner
For everyday errands, the nearest supermarket is a PLUS about a ten-minute walk away, with a Nettorama just a bit further. Schools are close too: OBS 't Hof van Rhijnhuysen is a couple of streets away, and Oosterlicht College for secondary education is within a short stroll. A park or green space is just around the corner, which gives the area a relaxed feel. The wider surroundings, including the municipality of Nieuwegein, are easy to explore from here.
Listing details
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through Beumer Verhuur and was also available via Funda, so there were a couple of channels to view it through.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Wattbaan 11-1, Nieuwegein
Was €1,159 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,159 was below the average asking rent in Rijnhuizen, which was €1,736, and also under the median of €1,439. The apartment was 46 m², which was smaller than the neighbourhood average of 79 m², so the price per square metre worked out higher than the local average. Overall, the monthly figure is on the keen side for the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A++, which is the most efficient label available. The label is an official registration, so it reflects the property's energy performance as recorded.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 6.7 km away, which is a reasonable distance if you commute by rail. You would need to factor in a cycle or bus ride to reach it. The listing did not specify which station this was, only the distance.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily life?
Rijnhuizen is a quiet residential area with a young population, many single-person households, and a calm street scene. A park or green space is about 400 metres away, and the nearest supermarket is roughly a kilometre from the apartment. Schools, including primary and secondary options, are within a short walk, so daily errands are manageable without a car.
How did the rent compare with other rentals in the area?
The asking rent of €1,159 was about 33% below the neighbourhood average of €1,736. However, the apartment is also smaller than the typical rental in Rijnhuizen, at 46 m² versus an average of 79 m². When you look at price per square metre, this home was above the local average of €22.26 per m².
Is this apartment suitable for a single person?
With 46 m² of living space, this apartment was compact and well-suited to a single person or a couple without children. The neighbourhood itself has a high share of single-person households, so it fits the local demographic. The layout was not described in the listing, but the floor area suggested a manageable, efficient home.
