Apartments for rent in Arnhem

Flats in Arnhem: what you'll find on the market

Arnhem is not a uniform city. There's the compact city centre with older walk-up apartments, the green villa neighbourhoods towards Sonsbeek, and the post-war districts on the east side. This difference is also reflected in the range of flats on offer. It's not about one type of home, but a broad palette: from small studios in converted buildings to more spacious flats in new-build complexes on the city's outskirts.

The market for flats Arnhem is in the upper mid-range. Arnhem is a large city with a balanced ratio between rental and owner-occupied properties, but that doesn't mean supply is plentiful. Those actively searching will notice that good flats are snapped up quickly. The current supply can be seen at the top of this page.

Flats in Arnhem are suitable for a wide audience: starters who want to live close to work or education, dual-income couples who consciously choose no garden and low maintenance, and people who want to rent something quickly after a divorce or move. Expats temporarily working in the region (including at multinationals in Arnhem and Nijmegen) also form a significant group of seekers.

For a complete picture, also check all rental properties in Arnhem, including other property types.

Five things you need to know before you respond

• Respond within the hour. For popular flats in Arnhem, landlords sometimes close the response window after just a few hours. Set up your search with email alerts or use an app that notifies you immediately.
• Use the Buurtje.nl app (free). The app sends push notifications as soon as new supply matching your search criteria becomes available. Download it via the App Store or Google Play. Free, no subscription.
• Pay attention to the floor area when financing. Banks apply strict standards for flats under 40m². If you plan to buy later or it concerns a temporary rental contract with an option to purchase, this is relevant to keep in mind now.
• Check the service charges. Landlords may charge service costs in addition to the bare rent for, among other things, communal areas, lift, and sometimes heat supply. Always ask for a breakdown. The law sets limits on what can be included.
• Ask about the energy label. Flats in older Arnhem buildings sometimes have a low energy label. This directly translates into higher heating costs. Compare the total housing costs, not just the bare rent.
• Check the HOA situation. For flats rented out by a private individual, there is always a Homeowners' Association (VvE). As a tenant, you have no voting rights, but you do have to deal with it: think of rules about pets, subletting, and noise nuisance.
• Temporary contracts have become normal. Since the Fixed Rental Contracts Act (2024), new rules apply. Explicitly ask whether it concerns a permanent or temporary contract and what the notice periods are.

What determines the price level of renting a flat in Arnhem

Concrete amounts are at the top of this page and are more current than what can be written here. What is useful to know: the price level of renting a flat in Arnhem is strongly determined by a few factors.

• Location relative to the centre. The closer to the city centre or Central Station, the higher the price generally tends to be.
• Year of construction and state of maintenance. New-build and recently renovated properties are in a higher segment than pre-war walk-up flats without a lift.
• Floor and view. Flats on higher floors, especially with a view of the park or the Rhine, are priced higher.
• Parking facility. A parking space at the property is not a given in Arnhem. If included, it is factored into the rent or billed separately.

Considering buying instead of renting? Then also look at buying flats in Arnhem for a comparison.

Districts to consider in your search

Not all Arnhem districts have a large supply of rental flats, but the following neighbourhoods score well on liveability and are worth mentioning. Neighbourhood scores are based on resident experiences and change slowly. More data can be found on the reviews and neighbourhood data of Arnhem.

• Alteveer/Cranevelt (9.3/10): quiet, green district on the north side of the city. Few rental flats, but highly rated by residents.
• St. Marten/Sonsbeek (8.5/10): close to Sonsbeek Park, varied architecture, popular with people who want to combine greenery and city.
• Velperweg e.o. (8.4/10): wide avenues, good accessibility, mix of older and newer flats.
• Geitenkamp (8.1/10): post-war district with its own character, relatively more rental properties in the supply.
• Vredenburg/Kronenburg (8.1/10): centrally located, good public transport, popular with starters and people who want to live close to the centre.

Nijmegen as an alternative if Arnhem is too tight

The housing market in Arnhem is tight. If you are flexible on location, it is worthwhile to also look at renting flats in Nijmegen. Nijmegen is about a quarter of an hour away by train and has its own active rental market. The atmosphere differs (student city with a strong central area), but for those working in the region, it is a realistic alternative to consider alongside Arnhem in your search.