Rental homes in Buitenhof, Delft
View the current rental property listings in Buitenhof, Delft. Compare prices, read resident reviews, and discover if this neighbourhood suits you.
What does a rental home cost in Buitenhof? Affordable for Delft, but with a caveat
Buitenhof is one of the most pronounced rental neighbourhoods in Delft: no less than 73% of the over 6,900 homes are rental properties, and 65% of those belong to a housing association. This means that the supply in the private sector is relatively limited. In the past twelve months, 114 homes were rented out in the private sector (excluding social housing and rooms), at an average rent of €1,219 per month. The range ran from €721 to €2,950 per month, with an average floor area of 55 m². That is notably compact. If you compare the WOZ value of Buitenhof (€246,000) with the Delft average of €322,000, you can see that the neighbourhood is clearly cheaper. The average income here is €28,500, well below the €34,700 for all of Delft. Renting in Buitenhof is therefore relatively accessible, but do not expect spacious apartments for a low price. At the top of this page you will find the current rental listings with daily prices and filters.
Green and well-equipped, but to be honest: not pleasant everywhere
On the neighbourhood page for Buitenhof, residents rate the neighbourhood a 6.3 out of 10. That is not a failing grade, but it is not enthusiastic applause either. The scores show a neighbourhood with two faces. Amenities score the highest at 7.5: there are plenty of supermarkets, shops and schools nearby, and the Buitenhof shopping centre offers everyday groceries within walking distance. Green spaces also score well (7.2). Resident Mariette calls Buitenhof "a cosy, green, clean neighbourhood" and gives it a 9.5. But against that stand strong criticisms.
The score for cleanliness is 4.7, the lowest of all categories. Several residents complain about litter. Reviewer PieterDeJong writes that plastic is thrown into nature, "even when there is a bin within walking distance." An anonymous resident reports that rubbish bags are sometimes literally thrown from balconies. Safety scores a 5.5. Residents mention problem youths, drug nuisance and illegal fireworks in the winter months, even in the middle of the night. Amber describes it as "a nice neighbourhood, but you do notice that there are many loitering youths who sometimes get up to mischief." Egbert sums it up as "green, but unsafe."
The neighbourhood consists of very different areas, and the experience depends heavily on exactly where you live. The quieter Kerkpolder has a different character from, for example, the Gillisbuurt or Buitenhof-Noord, where nuisance reports seem to come from more often. Accessibility is reasonable (6.8): tram line 1 towards The Hague stops in the neighbourhood, and by bike you are at Delft Central in fifteen minutes. The municipality of Delft invests in liveability projects in the neighbourhood, but residents notice this to varying degrees. It is a neighbourhood where you can live well if you choose the right area, but it is wise to walk around on site first before you sign.
Renting in Buitenhof: for whom, for whom not?
With many single-person households (4,555 of the households) and a large group of 25- to 45-year-olds, Buitenhof is popular among starters and singles looking for an affordable rental home in Delft. Renting an apartment in Buitenhof is financially more feasible than in the City Centre, where prices are significantly higher. Students and young professionals can find something relatively quickly here. Are you looking for a quiet, well-maintained living environment and do you have young children? Then read the reviews carefully and look at areas such as the Vrijheidsbuurt or Reinier de Graafbuurt, which are experienced as somewhat quieter. Are you also considering buying? Then check the listings for homes for sale in Buitenhof, because with a WOZ value below the Delft average, that can be surprisingly interesting.
Searching for rental homes in Buitenhof and surroundings
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental homes in Buitenhof, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. Would you like to search more broadly? Then also check the supply in all of Delft, or see what is available in adjacent neighbourhoods such as Voordijkshoorn and Hof van Delft. Each neighbourhood has its own character and price level, so comparing pays off.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental home in Buitenhof, Delft?
In the free sector, the average rent in Buitenhof over the past year was €1,219 per month, with an average floor area of 55 m². Prices ranged from €721 to €2,950 per month. This excludes social housing via housing associations.
Is Buitenhof a safe neighbourhood to look for a rental home?
Residents rate safety in Buitenhof at 5.5 out of 10. There are reports of nuisance from loitering youths, illegal fireworks and drug-related issues. The experience varies by area: some parts are quieter than others. Always walk through the neighbourhood yourself before renting a home.
How long is the waiting time for social housing in Buitenhof?
Approximately 65% of homes in Buitenhof are owned by housing corporations. The waiting time for social housing in Delft is managed via Woonnet Haaglanden and averages several years. Separate rules for urgency apply through the municipality of Delft.
How is the accessibility when renting an apartment in Buitenhof?
Residents rate accessibility at 6.8 out of 10. Tram line 1 connects Buitenhof with Den Haag Centraal. Delft station can be reached in about fifteen minutes by bike. The A13 is easily accessible via the Kruithuisweg for motorists.
Are there enough amenities near rental homes in Buitenhof?
Amenities score the highest of all categories at 7.5. There are supermarkets, shops and schools within walking distance, particularly around Buitenhof shopping centre. GPs and childcare are also present in the neighbourhood. Education scores 6.6 among residents.
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Auto-translated to English by AI- constant police patrols due to drug nuisance - community very underdeveloped, often regular arguments and public disturbance due to relationship disputes - rubbish is thrown on the street and rubbish bags are sometimes even thrown off the balcony. - housing is poor, housing association (woonbron) is only there to raise rents and is therefore poorly maintained - people often urinate against trees, also harmful to nature due to waste pollution - poor public transport, only 1 tram line and the hopper which you always have to reserve. Roads are hardly maintained.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice neighbourhood, but you do notice that there are many children on fatbikes, lots of loitering youths who sometimes also get up to mischief.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany problem youths live here. Animals are being attacked. Rubbish like plastic is thrown into nature, even when there is a bin within walking distance. Especially in the winter months, there is a lot of messing around with banger fireworks, even in the middle of the night.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is a lot of litter around, the neighbourhood is unsafe, but luckily there is plenty of green
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy
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