Rental homes in Burgemeesterskwartier, Alkmaar

Rental prices and market figures for Burgemeesterskwartier, Alkmaar

Burgemeesterskwartier is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: 95% of homes are privately owned, and only 5% are rented out by other landlords. There are no social rental homes from a housing association. This makes the supply of rental homes in Burgemeesterskwartier scarce, but the quality is generally high. The average WOZ value of €478,000 is significantly above the district average of Zuid (€369,000) and the municipal average of Alkmaar (€342,000), underscoring the exclusive status of this neighbourhood.

In the private sector (excluding social housing), 15 homes were rented out in the past twelve months. The average rent was €1,876 per month, with a range of €1,200 to €2,200 per month. With an average area of 140 m², this works out to around €13.40 per m². By comparison, in neighbourhoods such as Staatsliedenkwartier en Landstraten or Kooimeer, rents are generally lower, partly due to different housing types and a larger share of social housing. For the current supply and the most recent average rent, please consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Burgemeesterskwartier, Alkmaar

Burgemeesterskwartier is a quiet, green residential neighbourhood in the southern part of Alkmaar, with a distinct character of its own. The neighbourhood takes its name from streets named after former Alkmaar mayors, such as Burgemeester Oudlaan and Burgemeester Schoonheidtlaan. The housing stock mainly consists of spacious detached and semi-detached houses from the 1960s and 1970s, with a few newer additions. The gardens are wide, the streets are wide, and trees are abundant. Anyone considering renting an apartment in Burgemeesterskwartier should know that the supply is limited; almost exclusively ground-floor homes are available for rent here.

The average household income of €44,300 and the high education level (54% highly educated) fit the image of an established, stable residential neighbourhood. The largest age group is 45-65 years, and families with children form the largest household type. You can feel this in the atmosphere: it is quiet, but not silent. Children cycle to school, neighbours know each other by name.

Facilities in the neighbourhood

Daily shopping is well taken care of. Within a short cycling distance, there are several supermarkets, including an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo on the edge of the Zuid district. For more extensive shopping or browsing, the centre of Alkmaar, with its historic city centre and weekly market, can be reached within ten minutes. Schools are nearby, both primary and secondary schools in the surrounding neighbourhoods. For sports, the proximity of the Alkmaarderhout, a large city park directly south of the neighbourhood, offers ample opportunities for running, walking and cycling. Various sports clubs for football, tennis and hockey are within cycling distance. For medical care, GP practices and pharmacies are available in the immediate vicinity.

Accessibility

The accessibility of Burgemeesterskwartier scores remarkably high: residents give it a 10 out of 10. Alkmaar station is about a ten to fifteen-minute cycle away, with direct train connections to Amsterdam, Den Helder and Hoorn. Several bus routes run along the edges of the neighbourhood towards the centre and the station. By car, the A9 is quickly reachable via the southern arterial roads, putting Amsterdam within a thirty to forty-minute drive. Parking is free and widely available on most streets, which is not a given for a neighbourhood so close to a city centre.

Residents rate the neighbourhood with an average of 8.8 out of 10, based on reviews via the neighbourhood page of Burgemeesterskwartier. Resident Joran writes: "Top neighbourhood, one of the few areas where there are still real neighbours. No crime, quiet yet cosy. Just perfect." That description sums it up well. Compared to neighbouring areas such as Emmakwartier or Nassaukwartier en Hout, Burgemeesterskwartier is somewhat quieter in character and slightly more exclusive in terms of housing type and price level.

Is renting in Burgemeesterskwartier right for you?

Burgemeesterskwartier is most suitable for tenants looking for a spacious, ground-floor home in a green, quiet environment with good accessibility. Families with children generally feel at home here quickly, as do dual-income earners seeking a bit more space and peace than the centre offers. First-time buyers or students looking for an affordable rental home will find it difficult in this neighbourhood: the supply is small and rents are high. Social housing is not available here; for a social rental home, you can register with housing association Woonwaard, which is active in Alkmaar but has no properties in this neighbourhood. Renting a home in Burgemeesterskwartier means reacting quickly: the available supply is limited and homes are generally rented out quickly. Check the available rental homes at the top of this page for the current situation. Those who prefer to buy can also look at homes for sale in Burgemeesterskwartier, where the supply is naturally larger.

What residents say about Burgemeesterskwartier

Burgemeesterskwartier receives an overall score of 8.8 out of 10 from its residents. The highest sub-scores are for accessibility (10), facilities (10), community (9.5) and green space (9.5). Safety and education score slightly lower, both at 7.0, although residents themselves do not mention any specific problems in that regard. Joran sums it up succinctly: "Top neighbourhood, one of the few areas where there are still real neighbours. No crime, quiet yet cosy." See all reviews and sub-scores at the resident reviews and neighbourhood data of Burgemeesterskwartier. You won't find this kind of resident experience anywhere else at neighbourhood level.

Comparing rental homes in and around Burgemeesterskwartier

If you are unsure whether Burgemeesterskwartier is the right choice, you can easily compare it with other neighbourhoods in the Zuid district. Neighbourhoods such as Dillenburg en Stadhouderskwartier or Oud-Rochdale sometimes offer a larger share of social housing and a wider range of housing types, making them more accessible to a broader group of tenants. For an overview of all rental homes in Alkmaar or for a look at other districts such as West or Overdie, Buurtje.nl offers current supply combined with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data from more than 1,500 sources. This way, as a tenant, you can compare not only the home but also the neighbourhood thoroughly before making a decision. More background on the municipality can be found on the website of Alkmaar municipality.