Rental homes in Apeldoorn
View the current supply of rental properties in Apeldoorn, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews to choose the right district.
Renting in Apeldoorn: what does it cost and what can you expect?
Apeldoorn is a municipality with over 168,000 residents, where approximately 40% of the housing stock consists of rental properties. Of those rental homes, 28% belong to housing associations such as De Goede Woning and Ons Huis, while around 12% are owned by private and commercial landlords. This means the free sector in Apeldoorn is relatively modest compared to cities like Arnhem. In the free sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,239 per month, with a range from €415 to €4,850. The average rental home in the free sector offers around 106 m² of living space, which is quite spacious for a city outside the Randstad. Check the top of this page for current daily prices and availability.
Apeldoorn benefits from a good location on the A1 and A50 motorways, and Apeldoorn station offers direct trains to Amersfoort, Deventer and Zwolle. Major employers such as the Kadaster, the Tax and Customs Administration and insurer Achmea ensure a stable demand for rental properties. The combination of relatively affordable rents, plenty of green space and a good level of amenities makes the city attractive to a wide range of groups. However, with only 474 rented homes in a year, the supply in the free sector is not huge, so it is wise to respond quickly.
From Veluwe villages to urban neighbourhoods: where do you want to live?
Apeldoorn is a sprawling municipality that is much more than just the city centre. From wooded villages to compact urban neighbourhoods: each area has its own character. Residents give the municipality an average score of 7.3 on Buurtje.nl, but the differences between neighbourhoods are remarkably large. Below are the main areas for renting.
Zuid, the popular family neighbourhood
Zuid scores an 8.4 from residents (12 reviews) and for good reason. The neighbourhood around the Julianaziekenhuis hospital and De Eglantier shopping centre offers spacious family homes, good schools and plenty of greenery thanks to the nearby Orderbos. It is a typical neighbourhood for families and dual-income earners who want peace and quiet but not too far from the city. One resident describes it as "a nice, green neighbourhood where children can play safely outside."
Noord, spacious and quiet living
With a score of 8.5 based on 6 reviews, Noord is one of the best-rated urban neighbourhoods. The area around Stadhoudersmolen and the Kanaalzone offers a mix of new-build and 1970s homes. Accessibility to the A50 is good, and you are quickly on the Veluwe. A logical choice especially for people who commute by car to Zwolle or Amersfoort.
Noordoost, affordable and lively
Noordoost is the most discussed neighbourhood with 15 reviews and scores a 7.4. Here you will find areas such as De Maten, one of the largest Vinex-style expansions of Apeldoorn with many housing association homes and apartments. It is the neighbourhood where starters and single people can rent an apartment relatively affordably. The amenities are fine with De Maten shopping centre, but residents also mention that some parts feel a bit impersonal.
Outside the city lie the villages that make Apeldoorn so special. Uddel and surroundings tops the list with a 9.2 from residents, although that is based on only 2 reviews. It is a close-knit village on the Veluwe where the supply of rental homes is very limited, but the peace and nature are unparalleled. Wenum Wiesel Beemte (8.3) offers a similar village atmosphere, slightly closer to the city. For those who prefer a more urban lifestyle: Oost scores an 8.2 from 7 residents and is conveniently located between the centre and the forests. West (8.0) is a quiet residential area with good bus connections.
The Centrum scores the lowest with a 6.1, although that is based on just one review. The centre has been spruced up in recent years with the Marktplein and Hoofdstraat, but the hustle and bustle, nightlife and limited parking are not for everyone. Those looking for a rental home in Apeldoorn and preferring a green environment would do better to look at neighbourhoods such as Zuidoost (7.9) or the outlying villages. View all resident reviews and neighbourhood scores on the municipality page for Apeldoorn.
Who is a rental home in Apeldoorn suitable for?
With an average income of €36,500 and a labour participation rate of 65%, Apeldoorn is a middle-class municipality. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years old, but there is also a sizeable group of 25- to 45-year-olds (nearly 40,000) actively searching the rental market. For starters who want to rent a home in Apeldoorn, the social rental sector through housing associations is the most affordable route, but waiting times are increasing. Therefore, register as early as possible with housing associations such as De Goede Woning via the website of the municipality of Apeldoorn for more information on housing allocation.
The free sector is particularly interesting for dual-income earners, expats working for large employers, and over-50s looking to downsize from an owner-occupied home. With 30% highly educated residents and good schools (education scores a 7.7 from residents), Apeldoorn also attracts families fleeing the Randstad. Let's be honest: if you want to rent a spacious apartment in Apeldoorn for under €900, the supply in the free sector is limited. Consider social housing or look at homes for sale in Apeldoorn, because with an average WOZ value of €378,000, buying here is still more realistic than in many Randstad municipalities. Prepare your documents well: employer's statement, payslips and a BRP extract are standard requirements for free-sector landlords.
Exploring the rental supply in Apeldoorn
On Buurtje.nl, you combine current housing supply with neighbourhood scores and real resident reviews, so you not only find a home but also the right neighbourhood. View the supply at the top of this page and filter by price, surface area or energy label. Can't find anything directly in Apeldoorn? Then also look at rental homes in Barneveld or Beuningen, or explore the broader supply in the province of Gelderland.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Apeldoorn?
In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past 12 months was €1,239 per month. The range runs from €415 to €4,850, depending on size and location. The average free-sector home offers 106 m² of living space.
Which neighbourhoods in Apeldoorn are most popular for renting?
Based on resident reviews, Zuid (8.4), Noord (8.5) and Oost (8.2) score highest among the city districts. The villages of Uddel (9.2) and Wenum Wiesel Beemte (8.3) score even higher, but have limited rental supply. Noordoost is popular with starters due to its relatively affordable offerings.
How quickly are rental homes in Apeldoorn let?
Free-sector rental homes in Apeldoorn generally go quickly, especially in the segment up to €1,200 per month. Prepare your documents in advance and respond within a day to new listings. Check the current average letting time at the top of the page.
What is the difference between social housing and the free sector in Apeldoorn?
About 28% of Apeldoorn homes are owned by housing associations and fall under social housing (up to the liberalisation threshold of around €880). The free sector (12% of the stock) has no income limit but is more expensive, averaging €1,239 per month. For social housing, you need to register and there are waiting times.
Is Apeldoorn suitable for renting a home if you work in the Randstad?
That depends on your work location. From Apeldoorn station, you can reach Amersfoort in about 50 minutes and Amsterdam in about 75 minutes. By car, the A1 quickly gets you to the Utrecht region. For daily commuting to Amsterdam, it is on the long side, but for hybrid workers it can work well.
Are there enough amenities in the rental neighbourhoods of Apeldoorn?
Residents rate amenities at 7.2 and education at 7.7. In neighbourhoods like Noordoost and Zuid, shopping centres, schools and GPs are easily accessible. The outlying villages such as Uddel and Klarenbeek have fewer amenities but score high on greenery and tranquillity.
How green is living in Apeldoorn?
Apeldoorn is one of the greenest municipalities in the Netherlands, with the Veluwe right on the edge of the city. Residents give the greenery category a 7.9 out of 10. Neighbourhoods like Zuid, Oost and the outlying villages offer direct access to forests and nature.
Can I find an affordable rental home in Apeldoorn?
In the free sector, rents start from around €415, but most supply is above €900. For an affordable rental home, you often have to rely on social housing through housing associations. Register as early as possible, as waiting times in Apeldoorn are increasing, just like in the rest of Gelderland.
Very calm environment with very friendly people
Auto-translated to English by AIA simple neighbourhood but nowadays everything is being crammed into vacant houses. Families that mess up the front and back gardens. This has been reported several times but the housing association thinks it's fine and doesn't consider the neighbours. A school with a lot of traffic nuisance and dog owners who walk their dogs on a children's playground without cleaning up. There is also dealing on the school grounds in the dark evenings and it takes a while before the police or enforcement arrive.
Auto-translated to English by AINeighbourhood is nicely quiet
Auto-translated to English by AIused to be a fine area but for a few years now the living pleasure and safety in the neighbourhood have been declining a lot. drug dealing in the evening with a lot of noise and parking nuisance
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for 55 years now, but it's not getting any nicer. In the beginning it was good living. I live alone now; both my parents died here. I was allowed to stay, but now I live among very different kinds of people. I would like to leave, but the housing association sets so many requirements that I'll probably end up staying.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone does their best in this beautiful neighbourhood, just like the shopping centre de Eglantier around the corner. I have lived in de Warenargaarde for more than 20 years and am very satisfied, peace and hope that we may have it for a long time together with our neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIA beautiful quiet area with lots of nature nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AII have only had bad experiences with the neighbourhood. And it is very unsafe because of drug addicts. And the municipality does nothing except point fingers at each other. The community is also nothing, we have very little greenery. Only accessible by car. And furthermore no public transport nearby and no shops in the area.
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