A brand-new apartment in a leafy part of Alphen aan den Rijn
This modern apartment on the Willem De Zwijgerlaan is part of a recently completed development, so everything is fresh and energy-efficient. With an A++ label, your heating bills will be minimal. At €1,638 per month, the rent is a touch above the neighbourhood average of €1,477, but you're paying for a new build with top-notch insulation and a prime spot. For context, the average rent per m² in the area is €17.90, and this home works out at €18.20, so it's in line with what other apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn go for.
Burgemeester Visserpark: a quiet, green neighbourhood
The neighbourhood Burgemeester Visserpark is a calm residential area with a mix of families and older residents. Around half the homes are single-family houses, and the rest are apartments like this one. The streets are leafy, and there's a park just a five-minute walk away. It's a place where people tend to stay put, the community feels settled. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a balanced age spread and a low crime rate, which adds to the sense of safety.
Daily life: school run and supermarket within walking distance
For your morning bread run, Lidl and Hoogvliet are both just around the corner. The Groene Hart Lyceum secondary school is practically on your doorstep, and primary school Het Palet is a couple of streets away. The municipality Alphen aan den Rijn has good facilities, with a GP and a restaurant within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a bit further, about a twenty-minute walk, but the bus network covers the area well.
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About Willem De Zwijgerlaan 117, Alphen Aan Den Rijn
Is €1,638 a fair price for this apartment?
The rent is €1,638, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €1,477 for rentals. However, this is a brand-new apartment (built in 2024) with an A++ energy label, so you're paying a premium for modern efficiency and low running costs. The average rent per m² in the area is €17.90, and this home works out at €18.20 per m², so it's in line with what other new-build apartments in Alphen aan den Rijn typically cost.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for my bills?
The energy label is A++, the highest possible rating. This means the apartment is extremely energy-efficient, with excellent insulation and likely a heat pump or similar modern system. Your heating and electricity costs will be very low compared to older homes. You won't have to worry about high energy bills.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
There are two supermarkets just around the corner: Lidl and Hoogvliet, both about 500 metres away. Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are a bit further, around 750 metres. So daily shopping is very convenient on foot.
What schools are nearby?
The Groene Hart Lyceum secondary school is just 100 metres away, and primary school Het Palet is 180 metres. There are also several other schools within a few hundred metres, including Groene Hart Topmavo and Rehobothschool. So the school run is very short.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. It's not on your doorstep, but it's accessible.
Is the neighbourhood safe?
Burgemeester Visserpark has a low crime rate, with 129 total crimes recorded, that's relatively low for a neighbourhood of this size. The area feels quiet and residential, with a mix of families and older residents.
