Rental homes in Buitenkaag, Haarlemmermeer
Are you looking for a rental property in Buitenkaag? Check the current listings on this page and discover if this quiet, water-rich neighbourhood suits you.
Rental prices and market figures for Buitenkaag, Haarlemmermeer
Buitenkaag is primarily an owner-occupied neighbourhood: of the 212 homes, 80% are owner-occupied. Only 20% are rented, of which 7% through a housing association (social rent) and 13% through other landlords (private sector). This makes the supply of rental homes in Buitenkaag scarce. In the private sector, 8 homes were rented out in the past twelve months, with an average rent of €2,164 per month. The range was from €1,615 to €2,495 per month, with an average living area of 92 m². That works out to about €23.50 per m². The WOZ value in Buitenkaag is €428,000, slightly below the district average of Abbenes / Buitenkaag (€431,000) and clearly below the municipal average of Haarlemmermeer (€472,000). All rental prices mentioned are exclusively for the private sector and exclude social rent. For current rental prices and available rental homes, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.
Living in Buitenkaag, Haarlemmermeer
Buitenkaag is a small, water-rich ribbon village on the edge of the Kagerplassen, wedged between the flower bulb fields of the Duin- en Bollenstreek and the bustling Haarlemmermeer. With 480 inhabitants, it is one of the smallest cores of the municipality, and you notice it immediately: no busy shopping streets or apartment complexes here, but detached houses and semi-detached homes along narrow ribbons with water on both sides. Living in Buitenkaag means choosing peace, space and a village character that is rare in the region.
The largest age group consists of 45- to 65-year-olds (145 people), followed by those aged 65 and over (130 people). That characterises the neighbourhood: it is not a young neighbourhood. Starters and students are hardly found here, and young families are also a minority. Tenants looking for a home here are usually people who consciously choose peace and nature over urban liveliness.
Facilities in Buitenkaag
To be honest here: Buitenkaag has no supermarket of its own, no GP and no primary school in the core itself. For daily shopping you drive to Sassenheim, Lisse or Nieuw-Vennep. A curious exception is the mobile shop that drives through the neighbourhood three times a week for last-minute groceries, a detail that resident Céleste describes with some charm as part of village life. Children go to school in surrounding cores. Sports and recreation are mainly found on and around the water: the Kagerplassen are directly accessible for water sports, fishing and walking. For a wider range of facilities, you rely on Nieuw-Vennep or Hoofddorp.
Accessibility of Buitenkaag
By car, Buitenkaag is reasonably accessible via the A44, the motorway towards Leiden and Amsterdam. Residents warn that there are various road closures and diversions until 2030 due to bridge replacements in the area, which can temporarily affect travel times by car. By bike, Sassenheim is a short distance away, and via the bulb region there are beautiful routes towards the coast. Public transport is limited: there is a bus line connecting Buitenkaag with surrounding cores, but for train connections you rely on Sassenheim or Hoofddorp station. Parking is not a problem in Buitenkaag: there is plenty of space and a permit is not required.
Residents rate the neighbourhood an average of 8.3 based on reviews on the neighbourhood page of Buitenkaag. Céleste writes: "Nice environment, quiet, favourable location relative to the A44." That feeling of peace and space scores highly, as does the beauty of the surroundings (9.0) and the quality of housing (9.0). Facilities (7.0) and education (7.0) score lower, which is logical for a core of this size. One resident also describes a less pleasant experience: she did not feel welcome in the first few years because of her background. That is a signal that potential tenants can take into account in their consideration. Similar neighbourhoods in the district are Abbenes and Abbenes Dijk, which have a similar rural character. Those looking for more urban facilities would be better off looking at Nieuw-Vennep or Hoofddorp, where the supply of rental homes is larger and more varied. Read more about the wider district on the page about Abbenes / Buitenkaag.
Does a rental home in Buitenkaag suit you?
Buitenkaag is a neighbourhood for tenants who prefer peace, greenery and water over urban hustle and bustle, and who are willing to drive for daily shopping and facilities. The supply for rent in Buitenkaag is limited: on average, only a handful of private sector rental homes become available per year. So respond quickly when something becomes available. For social rent, you register with a housing association active in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, but expect long waiting lists. Those considering buying can find the current purchase overview on the page homes for sale in Buitenkaag. Families with young children or people who are heavily dependent on public transport are less suited to this neighbourhood. Seniors and dual-income couples who consciously choose a quiet living environment generally feel at home here. Prepare documents such as income statement and employer's statement in advance, because landlords in the private sector usually require a gross monthly income of three to four times the rent.
What residents say about renting in Buitenkaag
Based on resident reviews, Buitenkaag scores an 8.3 out of 10. The highest subscores go to beauty (9.0), housing quality (9.0) and sense of community (8.5). Resident Céleste describes the neighbourhood as a "lovely place" with a quiet, nice environment. Another resident shares a more honest story: she experienced harassment from neighbours in the first few years because of her foreign background, but says the neighbourhood became nicer afterwards. Both stories together give a realistic picture. View all scores and experiences on the reviews and neighbourhood data of Buitenkaag.
Compare available rental homes around Buitenkaag
Buitenkaag falls within the district Abbenes / Buitenkaag. Those who want to search more broadly can find the full district overview on the page rental homes in Abbenes / Buitenkaag. Abbenes Omgeving also offers similar rural housing supply. For a larger and more varied supply in the municipality, you can go to the page rental homes in Haarlemmermeer. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data, so you not only find a home but also know for sure whether the neighbourhood suits you. More about the municipality can be found on the website of municipality of Haarlemmermeer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Buitenkaag, Haarlemmermeer?
In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent in Buitenkaag over the past twelve months was €2,164 per month, with an average living area of 92 m². The range was from €1,615 to €2,495 per month, which works out to about €23.50 per m². Social housing is significantly cheaper, but the supply of such housing in Buitenkaag is very limited.
Are there social housing units in Buitenkaag?
Approximately 7% of the housing stock in Buitenkaag is owned by a housing association, which amounts to a small number of homes in a neighbourhood of 212 homes in total. Vacant social housing units in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer are allocated via WoningNet; you can register through the regional platform. Expect long waiting lists, especially for a specific core like Buitenkaag.
What is it like to live in Buitenkaag?
Buitenkaag is a small, quiet ribbon village on the Kagerplassen with a strongly rural character. Residents appreciate the peace, the greenery, and the proximity to the A44. The neighbourhood scores 8.3 out of 10 in resident reviews, with high scores for beauty and housing quality. Amenities such as shops and schools are not present in the neighbourhood itself; for those you drive to Sassenheim, Lisse or Nieuw-Vennep.
Is Buitenkaag suitable for seniors and the elderly?
Yes, Buitenkaag is well suited to seniors seeking peace and space. The largest age groups in the neighbourhood are 45- to 65-year-olds and those aged 65 and over, which confirms the village-like and quiet character. However, it is important to know that public transport is limited and that you are dependent on the car or bicycle for healthcare, shops and other amenities.
How accessible is Buitenkaag?
By car, Buitenkaag is accessible via the A44 towards Amsterdam and Leiden. Until 2030, there are temporary road closures and diversions due to bridge replacements in the area. Public transport is limited; for train connections you rely on Sassenheim or Hoofddorp station. Parking is free and there is no permit requirement. Cyclists can take beautiful routes through the bulb region towards the coast.
What amenities are there in Buitenkaag?
Buitenkaag has no supermarket, school or GP practice of its own. Three times a week a mobile shop drives through the neighbourhood for daily groceries. For more amenities you rely on Sassenheim, Lisse or Nieuw-Vennep, a short drive away. The Kagerplassen offer plenty of opportunities for water sports, walking and recreation directly from the neighbourhood.
Is Buitenkaag a safe neighbourhood to live in?
Residents rate safety in Buitenkaag at 8.5 out of 10, which is well above average. As a small village with little through traffic and little anonymity, social control is high. One resident describes that as a foreign tenant she experienced bullying from some neighbours in the first few years, but that the atmosphere later improved. Overall, Buitenkaag is perceived as a safe and quiet living environment.
Nice surroundings, quiet, convenient location relative to the A44 (though there are various road closures and diversions until 2030 due to bridge replacements). There are no shops, but a mobile shop comes three times a week for last-minute groceries, otherwise you drive to Sassenheim, Lisse or Nieuw-Vennep. Things are regularly organised in both De Buitenkaag and De Kaag, and thanks to that I've already met several villagers, which makes living here pleasant. A local newspaper appears a few times a year with all sorts of useful information and articles about the villages, residents and/or activities. Very handy!
Auto-translated to English by AIHalf the neighbours are racists. I am foreign and they can't accept that well; I was bullied and harassed for the first 2 years I lived here. But at some point the neighbourhood became nice.
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