Rental homes in Camera Obscurastraat en omgeving, Amersfoort

Rental prices and market figures for Camera Obscurastraat and surrounding area, Amersfoort

The neighbourhood Camera Obscurastraat and surrounding area has a housing stock of 764 homes, of which 32% are rental properties and 68% are owner-occupied homes. The majority of rental properties are owned by housing associations: 26% of all homes are association-owned, while only 5% are owned by other (private) landlords. Social housing thus makes up by far the largest part of the rental stock.

For the free sector, the average rental price is €1,212 per month, based on 2 rented homes in the past 12 months. The range runs from €940 to €1,485 per month, with an average living area of 74 m². This works out to approximately €16.40 per m² per month. Note: these figures concern only the free sector and exclude social housing. The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €388,000, slightly higher than the district average of Schothorst-Noord (€380,000), but clearly lower than the municipal average of Amersfoort (€432,000). This suggests that renting in Camera Obscurastraat and surrounding area is relatively affordable compared to the city as a whole. View the current supply and daily rental prices at the top of this page.

Living in Camera Obscurastraat and surrounding area, Amersfoort

Camera Obscurastraat and surrounding area is a quiet, predominantly post-war residential neighbourhood in the northern part of Amersfoort, located within the district Schothorst-Noord. The street names in this part of the city are named after Dutch writers and poets, which immediately says something about the character of the neighbourhood: thoughtful, orderly and without too much frills. The buildings consist mainly of terraced houses and semi-detached houses from the 1960s and 1970s, supplemented by some porch flats. It is a neighbourhood where people have lived for years, ensuring a certain social cohesion but also a relatively low turnover in housing supply.

With 1,635 residents and a mix of young families, middle-aged people and a significant group of over-65s (340 people), the neighbourhood has a mixed profile. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (450 people), indicating an appeal to young professionals and families with children. The proportion of highly educated people is 40%, and the labour participation rate is 67%. The average income of €36,900 is slightly above the district average but below the municipal average of €41,400.

Facilities in the neighbourhood

For daily groceries, residents rely on supermarkets in the nearby area, particularly at the Schothorst shopping centre on Schothorsterlaan, within cycling distance of the neighbourhood. There you will find, among others, an Albert Heijn. For a wider range of shops, the city centre of Amersfoort is easily accessible. In the immediate vicinity, there are primary schools serving the young families in the neighbourhood. Park Schothorst, a large and green recreational area, is within walking distance and offers space for walking, sports and relaxation. This park is one of the neighbourhood's major assets for those who value greenery and tranquillity. Sports clubs and playing fields are present in the district, and for swimming you can go to De Schammer swimming pool in the wider Schothorst-Noord area.

Accessibility

By bicycle, the city centre of Amersfoort can be reached in about 15 to 20 minutes via well-maintained cycle paths. Amersfoort Centraal station is a few kilometres away and is easily accessible by bike or bus. From the station, you can reach Utrecht or Amsterdam within an hour. By car, the neighbourhood connects to the N199 towards the centre, and the A28 towards Utrecht and Zwolle is quickly accessible via the ring road. Parking is free in most streets and without a permit requirement, which is a practical advantage for motorists compared to more central districts. Bus connections via Schothorsterlaan link the neighbourhood with the centre and other parts of the city.

What residents say

Residents appreciate the tranquillity and green surroundings, particularly the proximity of Park Schothorst. One resident writes: "It's nice and quiet here, the children can play outside and the park is around the corner. Not the most exciting neighbourhood, but nice to live in." Criticism sometimes focuses on the limited local shopping facilities and the fact that you really have to go to the centre for more vibrancy. View all experiences and scores on the neighbourhood page of Camera Obscurastraat and surrounding area, where residents rate the neighbourhood on categories such as safety, facilities and atmosphere.

Compared to neighbouring community Elly Takmastraat and surrounding area, Camera Obscurastraat and surrounding area has a similarly quiet character, while Park Schothorst as a neighbourhood has slightly more greenery and park atmosphere. Those looking for a livelier alternative can also look at Queekhoven and surrounding area. The rental prices in Camera Obscurastraat and surrounding area are in line with the rest of Schothorst-Noord and are therefore significantly lower than in central districts such as the Stadskern.

Is renting in Camera Obscurastraat and surrounding area right for you?

This neighbourhood is best suited to renters who value peace, greenery and a stable living environment over urban hustle and bustle. Young families and middle-aged people generally feel at home here. Students and those looking for a vibrant nightlife will probably find the neighbourhood too quiet. The free sector rental price level of an average of €1,212 per month is reasonable for Amersfoort, but available rental properties in the free sector are scarce: only a few homes are rented out per year. So respond quickly if something becomes available. For social housing, registration with a housing association such as Portaal or De Alliantie is necessary, but be prepared for waiting lists. Those considering buying can also view the supply of owner-occupied homes in Camera Obscurastraat and surrounding area, as 68% of homes are owner-occupied. Prepare yourself with recent payslips, an employer's statement and a valid ID to be able to respond quickly to available rental properties.

What residents say about Camera Obscurastraat and surrounding area

Residents describe the neighbourhood as quiet, green and family-friendly. The proximity of Park Schothorst is consistently mentioned as a plus point. Less positive are some residents about the limited local shopping facilities and the distance to the centre for those without a car or bicycle. One resident sums it up aptly: "Nice neighbourhood to grow up or grow old in, but not the place if you want something to do every day." Want to know how the neighbourhood scores on safety, greenery, facilities and atmosphere? All ratings are on the reviews and neighbourhood data of Camera Obscurastraat and surrounding area. These are experiences from real residents, something you won't find on any other housing site at neighbourhood level.

Compare rental properties in and around Camera Obscurastraat and surrounding area

Would you like to compare rental properties in Camera Obscurastraat and surrounding area with other neighbourhoods nearby? Within the Schothorst-Noord district, Het Gein and Elly Takmastraat and surrounding area are also worth exploring. For a different type of neighbourhood, you can look at districts such as Soesterkwartier or Eemkwartier, which have a different urban character. The full overview of rental properties in Schothorst-Noord gives a good picture of the supply in the wider district. For the whole city, you can visit the overview of rental properties in Amersfoort. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data, so you not only search for a home but also get to know the neighbourhood. More information about living and life in the city can also be found on the website of the municipality of Amersfoort.