Rental homes in Bovenveen, Leidschendam-Voorburg

What does a rental property cost in Bovenveen?

Bovenveen is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 51% of the more than 4,000 homes are rental properties, and 33% of those are owned by housing corporations. The remaining 18% are rented out by private landlords and investors. In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past year was €1,778 per month, with a range of €655 to €2,812. That sounds steep, but the average floor area of 149 m² explains part of that price. If you want to rent a smaller apartment in Bovenveen, you'll be at the lower end of that range. You can find the current daily prices and available properties in the overview at the top of this page.

Strikingly, the average WOZ value in Bovenveen is €300,000, well below the municipal average of €380,000 in Leidschendam-Voorburg. The average income of €39,500 is also lower than the €44,000 for the municipality as a whole. This makes Bovenveen relatively affordable within the region, both for tenants and for those considering buying a home in Bovenveen. The rental market here is more accessible than in more expensive neighbourhoods like Prinsenhof, although supply in the free sector remains limited: only 32 homes changed tenants in the past year.

Bovenveen: close-knit community, but not everything works

On the Bovenveen neighbourhood page, the resident rating is 5.1 out of 10. That's not a high score, but the sub-scores tell a more nuanced story. Community spirit scores 9.0 and beauty 8.0. Residents appreciate the mutual involvement and the well-maintained streetscape. At the same time, there are significant pain points: accessibility scores 1.0 and amenities also 1.0. One resident sums it up by praising the strong social bonds but noting that you almost always have to leave the neighbourhood for groceries and public transport.

That matches reality. Bovenveen has no supermarket or shopping centre of its own. For daily shopping, you rely on facilities in adjacent neighbourhoods or the centre of Voorburg. A car is not a luxury here but almost a necessity, as bus connections are limited and there is no train station in the immediate vicinity. In Bovenveen North, you notice this most: the northern part is furthest from the main arterial roads. In the southern part, the connection to the Vliet and the N14 is slightly better.

In terms of green space, the neighbourhood scores 4.0, which is surprisingly low for a neighbourhood that appears quite spacious. There are parks and grass areas between the housing blocks, but you miss a real park or recreational area. Safety is rated 7.0, which is above average. The neighbourhood feels quiet and orderly, especially in Bovenveen Central, where the buildings are lower. Education scores 6.0: there are primary schools nearby, but for secondary education, children have to go to Voorburg or Leidschendam. The municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg does invest in neighbourhood improvement, but residents indicate that amenities lag behind promises.

Renting in Bovenveen: for whom and for whom not?

The largest age group in Bovenveen is 25 to 45 years (2,675 residents), and the neighbourhood has a notably high number of single-person households (2,170). This makes it a logical place to look for a rental home as a starter or as a single person who wants to live relatively affordably in the The Hague region. The social housing sector is large, so for people who want to rent a home through a corporation, Bovenveen offers opportunities, although waiting times in South Holland are long. The free sector is suitable for dual-income earners with a modal income. If you rely on public transport, you need to think carefully here: accessibility is downright poor. If you are looking for more amenities within walking distance, then Leidschendam-Zuid and surroundings or De Zijde and Duivenvoorde are better options. Would you rather buy? Then check out the homes for sale in Bovenveen.

Searching for a rental property in Bovenveen and surroundings

At the top of this page you will find the current rental supply in Bovenveen, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. Buurtje.nl combines this with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only can rent a home in Bovenveen, but also know where you'll end up. Want to search more broadly? Then also check what is available in 't Lien and De Rietvink or view all rental properties in Leidschendam-Voorburg.