Rental homes in Breedstraat en Plompetorengracht en omgeving, Utrecht

Rental prices and market figures for Breedstraat and Plompetorengracht and surroundings, Utrecht

The neighbourhood around Breedstraat and Plompetorengracht is a true rental neighbourhood: 71% of the 1,419 homes are rented, of which 24% are owned by housing corporations and as much as 47% by other landlords (private and institutional). This ratio makes the supply of rental homes in Breedstraat and Plompetorengracht and surroundings relatively large, but demand is at least as high. In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,655 per month, with a range of €680 to €4,900. With an average size of 63 m², this works out to about €26 per m², steep but not exceptional for Utrecht's city centre. The WOZ value here is €526,000, slightly below the district average of Binnenstad (€535,000) but well above the Utrecht average of €458,000. The average income of €41,300 is lower than both the district and municipal averages, which fits the large group of students and young singles. At the top of this page you will find the current daily prices and the number of homes currently for rent in this neighbourhood.

Living in Breedstraat and Plompetorengracht and surroundings

This is one of the most characteristic parts of Utrecht's city centre. Breedstraat runs parallel to the Oudegracht and has a mix of small shops, cafés and restaurants. Plompetorengracht, named after the medieval Plompetoren that still stands by the water, feels quieter and greener. You live here among monumental canal houses, former warehouses converted into apartments and a handful of post-war infills. Most rental homes are compact apartments of 30 to 80 m², spread over two to four floors. Large family homes are scarce.

Amenities within walking distance

Daily shopping is done at the Albert Heijn on Voorstraat or the Jumbo in Hoog Catharijne, both within a ten-minute walk. On Voorstraat and Oudegracht you will find countless specialist shops, from cheese shops to bicycle repair shops. Hospitality venues are abundant: Breedstraat itself has several eateries and on Janskerkhof (five minutes' walk) the terraces are full in summer. For primary education, there is the Willibrordschool on Minrebroederstraat. GPs and a pharmacy are located on Voorstraat. Sports facilities are limited in the immediate vicinity, but the Olympos gym (Utrecht University) on Heidelberglaan is easily accessible by bike, and the De Krommerijn swimming pool is a ten-minute bike ride away.

Accessibility and parking

Utrecht Centraal can be reached in a quarter of an hour on foot via Lange Viestraat. Bus stops on Nobelstraat and Janskerkhof provide connections to Uithof/Utrecht Science Park and the districts outside the centre. By bike, you can reach the Uithof in ten minutes and Leidsche Rijn in a quarter of an hour. By car, the city centre is more difficult: the A2 and A27 are a ten-minute drive without traffic, but parking is expensive and scarce. You need a resident's permit and even then finding a spot in the evening is a challenge. Residents report that parking is one of the biggest annoyances. The municipality of Utrecht is actively working on a car-free city centre, which does not make things easier for motorists.

What residents appreciate is the central location and the liveliness without feeling as touristy as around the southern Oudegracht. "You are in the middle of the city but it still feels like your own little neighbourhood, with familiar faces at the baker's and in the café," writes a resident on the neighbourhood page of Breedstraat and Plompetorengracht and surroundings. Criticisms include noise pollution from hospitality venues at weekends, cramped homes and high rents. Compared to the nearby Domplein, Neude and Janskerkhof, it is slightly less busy and touristy here. Those looking for more space at a similar price can also look at Springweg and Geertebuurt, where homes are on average slightly larger.

Who is a rental home around Breedstraat and Plompetorengracht interesting for?

With 1,405 single-person households out of 2,735 residents and a dominant age group of 25 to 45 years, this is a neighbourhood of young professionals and students. Only 14% of households are married. If you are a starter or young professional and want to rent an apartment in Breedstraat and Plompetorengracht and surroundings, prepare for quick response times: see at the top of the page how quickly available rental homes are rented out here on average. Have your documents (employer's statement, salary slips, ID) ready. For social housing, you can register with Woningnet, but expect years of waiting times. Is renting in Breedstraat and Plompetorengracht and surroundings too expensive? Then consider buying a home in this neighbourhood as an alternative, or look at more affordable districts such as Overvecht.

What residents say about Breedstraat and Plompetorengracht and surroundings

On the neighbourhood page, residents rate this neighbourhood on several categories. The central location and the level of amenities generally score high, while parking and noise pollution get the lowest scores. "Everything is close by, but on Friday and Saturday nights you notice you live in a nightlife district," says a recent review. Curious about all the ratings and experiences? Check out the reviews and neighbourhood data of Breedstraat and Plompetorengracht and surroundings.

Compare rental homes in Breedstraat and Plompetorengracht and surroundings with surrounding neighbourhoods

Renting a home in Breedstraat and Plompetorengracht and surroundings is not the only option in Utrecht's city centre. The area around Nobelstraat offers a similar atmosphere but is closer to nightlife, while Wijk C on the west side of the canal is quieter and greener. If you want to see the entire supply in the city centre, check out the rental homes in the Binnenstad district or compare with other Utrecht districts such as Noordoost. Buurtje.nl combines housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that suits you. Also see the full overview of rental homes in Utrecht.