Rental homes in Bezuidenhout-Oost, Den Haag

Rental prices and market figures for Bezuidenhout-Oost, The Hague

The rental market in Bezuidenhout-Oost is firmly priced, but that fits with its location right next to The Hague Central Station and the Haagse Bos. Of the more than 5,300 homes in the neighbourhood, 45% are rental properties and 54% are owner-occupied. Only 7% of the total housing stock is owned by housing associations (social housing), while 38% is rented out by private landlords and investors. This means the free sector is dominant here. The average rent in the free sector over the past twelve months was €2,051 per month, with a range of €549 to €4,000 per month (excluding social housing). With an average floor area of 87 m², this works out to around €23.60 per m². The WOZ value is €370,000, almost equal to the district average for Bezuidenhout (€371,000) and clearly higher than The Hague average of €354,000. Compared to the broader supply of rental properties in The Hague, you pay a premium here for the central location and high level of amenities. At the top of this page, view the current supply and daily prices for available rental properties in Bezuidenhout-Oost.

Living in Bezuidenhout-Oost

Bezuidenhout-Oost is wedged between the Haagse Bos to the north, Central Station to the west, and the Utrechtsebaan (A12 slip road) to the south. It is a neighbourhood with two faces: on one side, the stately pre-war residential blocks along the Juliana van Stolberglaan and Theresiastraat; on the other, the post-war apartment buildings and modern office and residential towers around the Beatrixkwartier. In recent years, there has been considerable new construction, such as the high-rise along the Schenkkade and the new apartments at New Babylon. This makes the housing supply diverse: from compact studios to spacious family apartments.

The population is predominantly young and highly educated. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (4,120 out of 9,420 residents), and 63% have a higher professional or university degree. Nearly half of households are single-person (2,760), which explains the high demand for smaller apartments. The average income of €47,700 is well above The Hague average of €38,600.

Amenities in and around Bezuidenhout-Oost

You can do your daily shopping at the Albert Heijn on Theresiastraat or the Jumbo at the Haagsche Bluf shopping centre, within walking distance towards the city centre. Along the Juliana van Stolberglaan you will find various specialist shops, a pharmacy and a GP practice. For children, there are primary schools such as the Bezuidenhoutse Montessorischool and OBS Het Startblok. Sports facilities are close by: the De Blinkerd swimming pool in the Zuiderpark is accessible by bike, and runners and walkers have the Haagse Bos literally around the corner. The Malieveld is regularly used for events. Hospitality venues are concentrated towards the Plein and the Denneweg, a ten-minute bike ride away.

Accessibility of Bezuidenhout-Oost

This is where the neighbourhood really excels. The Hague Central Station is a five to ten minute walk away, depending on where you live in the neighbourhood. From there, you can be in Rotterdam in 30 minutes, Amsterdam in 50 minutes and Utrecht in an hour. Trams 1 and 9 stop along the Bezuidenhoutseweg, and various bus routes run through the neighbourhood. By car, you can get onto the A12 directly via the Utrechtsebaan. Cycling to the Binnenhof or The Hague city centre takes at most ten minutes. Parking is a point of attention: in almost the entire neighbourhood, paid parking or a permit system applies, and parking pressure is high. On the website of the municipality of The Hague you will find up-to-date information about parking permits.

Residents give Bezuidenhout-Oost a 7.4 out of 10. Notable is the perfect 10 for accessibility and the 8.0 for safety and green space. The lowest scores go to amenities (5.0) and beauty (6.0). The latter is recognisable on the street: the mix of office buildings and residential blocks does not look equally attractive everywhere, and some residents miss a real village feel or a cosy shopping street. One resident sums it up: "Fantastic accessibility and nice and close to the Haagse Bos, but it sometimes feels more like a work neighbourhood than a residential neighbourhood." You can read more experiences on the neighbourhood page of Bezuidenhout-Oost.

Compared to the neighbouring areas, Bezuidenhout-Oost has the most urban character. Bezuidenhout-Midden feels greener and quieter with more single-family homes, while Bezuidenhout-West is closer to the Haagse Markt and has a more mixed character. In terms of rental prices, the three neighbourhoods are in the same range, although the new-build apartments in Oost are on average slightly more expensive.

Who is a rental property in Bezuidenhout-Oost interesting for?

With the large group of 25- to 45-year-olds and many single-person households, this neighbourhood is popular among working professionals, expats and young professionals who want to be at work quickly. International organisations such as Europol and Eurojust are just around the corner, which further drives demand for rental homes. Families with young children find primary schools and the Haagse Bos here, but sometimes miss play space and a more village-like atmosphere. If you want to rent a home in Bezuidenhout-Oost, prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) in advance, because properties go quickly. For social housing, the waiting list is long given the limited housing association stock of 7%. Are you also considering buying? Then view the supply of homes for sale in Bezuidenhout-Oost.

What residents say about Bezuidenhout-Oost

Based on resident reviews, Bezuidenhout-Oost scores a 7.4 out of 10. The strongest points are accessibility (10.0), safety (8.0), green space (8.0) and sense of community (8.0). Residents are less satisfied with the level of amenities (5.0) and the overall appearance of the neighbourhood (6.0 for beauty). "Fantastic accessibility and nice and close to the Haagse Bos, but it sometimes feels more like a work neighbourhood than a residential neighbourhood." Want to see all reviews and sub-scores? Go to Bezuidenhout-Oost on Buurtje.nl and read the experiences of current and former residents.

Compare rental properties in Bezuidenhout-Oost with surrounding neighbourhoods

Are you still unsure whether Bezuidenhout-Oost is the right place to rent an apartment? Then compare with the surroundings. In the broader district of Bezuidenhout you will find similarly priced properties but with more variation in housing types. If you are looking for something quieter and greener, then Benoordenhout is worth considering, although rental prices there are often even higher. Belgisch Park offers a more village-like alternative towards the sea. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply, neighbourhood scores and resident reviews from more than 1,500 sources, so you can fairly compare neighbourhoods before viewing a rental property in Bezuidenhout-Oost or elsewhere.