Rental homes in Binnenstad, Gouda
View the current rental property listings in Binnenstad, Gouda. Compare rental prices, read resident reviews, and discover if this neighbourhood suits you.
What does a rental property cost in Gouda city centre?
The Binnenstad of Gouda is pre-eminently a renter's neighbourhood: 57% of the more than 4,800 homes are rental properties. Of these, 22% belong to a housing association and 35% are owned by other landlords, such as private investors. This ratio means that relatively many free-sector homes become available, although competition is fierce. In the past twelve months, 94 homes in the free sector have been rented out at an average rent of €1,170 per month, with a range of €454 to €2,750. The average floor area was around 100 m². That is substantial for a city centre, but bear in mind that this includes small upstairs flats of 40 m² and spacious canal-side properties. The WOZ value in the neighbourhood (€319,000) is slightly below the Gouda average of €323,000, while the average income of €42,100 is actually above that of the municipality of Gouda (€37,600). This points to a neighbourhood where dual-income earners and higher-educated individuals, 45% have a higher professional or university degree, like to settle. Want to know what is available to rent today and at what price? Then scroll to the current overview at the top of this page.
Cosy and central, but a different story in the evening
Residents on Buurtje.nl give the Binnenstad a 6.4 out of 10. That is not an exceptionally high score, and if you read the reviews you understand why: the neighbourhood scores excellently on accessibility (9.0) and amenities (8.0), but lags behind on green spaces (5.0), cleanliness (5.0) and sense of community (5.2). The city centre is therefore a place where you have everything within walking distance, from the Albert Heijn on the Kleiweg to the weekly market on the Markt, but where the social fabric is thin. One resident writes: "So far, people are quite to themselves, I don't hear much from neighbours or hardly see them." Another is even more direct: "There might be a neighbourhood drinks event, but only 8 people go."
During the day, the atmosphere is lively. The canals, the Sint-Janskerk and the terraces around the town hall give the centre character. Gouda station can be reached within five minutes by bike, and from there you are in The Hague, Rotterdam or Utrecht in half an hour. Supermarkets, doctors, schools and catering: it is all there. But as soon as it gets dark, the tone changes. Several residents mention that they feel unsafe in the evening. "I don't need to walk alone in the evening, you know," writes Caitlyn. And YRM L. notes that it can be "riskier for women." The safety score of 6.5 confirms that picture: not alarming, but not reassuring either. Read more resident experiences and neighbourhood data on the Binnenstad page.
The neighbourhoods within the district differ considerably. Around the Turfmarkt you are right in the middle of the catering and nightlife, which is cosy but also brings noise nuisance. In Nieuwe Park Oost it is greener and cosier. Resident A. B. vD mentions the annual neighbourhood barbecue as a highlight, but warns about loitering youths who play music in the park in summer. If you are looking for something quieter, then the neighbourhood around the Raam is worth considering, while Nieuwe Markt and surroundings is closer to the shopping area.
Renting in the city centre: for whom, for whom not?
The Gouda city centre mainly attracts singles and couples without children. This is reflected in the figures: 2,670 of the households are single-person, and only 29% are married. If you have a young family and are looking for a quiet street with a garden, then you are better off in Plaswijck or Bloemendaal. The city centre suits commuters who take the train, couples who love urban vibrancy and people who want to do everything on foot. Keep in mind that renting an apartment in Binnenstad in the free sector quickly costs around €1,170 per month. Prefer to buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Binnenstad.
Searching for a rental property in the centre of Gouda
On this page you will find the current supply of rental properties in Binnenstad, with filters on price, floor area and energy label. Via Buurtje.nl you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods: view reviews, neighbourhood statistics and property data side by side. Want to search more broadly? Then also check the supply in all of Gouda, or look specifically at adjacent districts such as Kort Haarlem and Noord. More information about parking, events and municipal regulations can be found on the website of the municipality of Gouda.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental property in the Binnenstad of Gouda?
In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,170 per month, with an average floor area of 100 m². The range is wide: from €454 for a small apartment to €2,750 for a spacious canal house. Social housing is excluded from this.
Is it safe to live in the Binnenstad of Gouda?
Residents rate safety a 6.5 out of 10. Most people feel fine during the day, but several residents indicate they feel less safe in the evening, especially women. Around events and in the summer months, there can be nuisance from groups in the park.
How long is the waiting time for a social rental property in the Binnenstad of Gouda?
The waiting time for social housing in Gouda is managed through housing corporation Mozaïek Wonen and the regional platform WoningNet. On average, the waiting time in the Midden-Holland region is several years. In the popular city centre, it can be even longer due to the limited supply of 22% corporation homes.
Do I need a parking permit if I rent a house in the Binnenstad of Gouda?
Yes, paid parking applies in almost the entire city centre. As a resident, you can apply for a parking permit via the municipality of Gouda. The number of permits per address is limited, so check this before signing a rental contract. The costs and conditions are on the municipal website.
Is the Binnenstad of Gouda suitable for renting a home with children?
The city centre is especially popular among singles and couples: 2,670 of the households are single-person. There are primary schools nearby and the score for education is 6.0. However, the limited green space (score 5.0) and lack of play areas make neighbourhoods like Plaswijck or Bloemendaal more attractive for families.
My living place is ideal, I enjoy it and we live centrally. It's a cosy neighbourhood with supermarkets within walking distance, the station a 5-minute bike ride away, and there's plenty of greenery. (Even in the city centre) However, my downstairs neighbour is fierce and unfriendly, people don't quickly help each other, and it's scary to walk the streets at night as a woman.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe houses are really ugly, everything is expensive. No students. All possible amenities in the neighbourhood. King's Day is always way too busy. Very little greenery, and there are often bits of plastic and stuff lying in the street. There might be a neighbourhood get-together but only 8 people go.
Auto-translated to English by AISo far, the people who live here are quite to themselves; I don't hear much from the neighbours or hardly see them. During the day it's nice in the city, and despite the noise sometimes, I find sleeping easy too. In the evening, I find the neighbourhood a bit scary to walk through, sometimes some odd characters and there are some deals I've seen, but I don't get involved, I just live safely so far! Green in the city is almost nowhere to be seen, maybe more maintenance for plants or trees?
Auto-translated to English by AINieuwe Park Oost is a cosy neighbourhood, and you definitely notice that at the annual neighbourhood barbecue. But sometimes there is noise nuisance in the evenings or when there is an event in the city centre. In the summer this is worse due to several groups of loitering youths playing music and shouting in various places in the park.
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