Rental homes in Centrum, Alblasserdam
View the current rental property listings in Centrum, Alblasserdam. Compare prices, read resident reviews, and discover if this neighbourhood suits you.
What does a rental property cost in the Centrum of Alblasserdam?
The Centrum of Alblasserdam is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood: 67% of the more than 2,100 homes are owner-occupied, while 32% are rental properties. Of those rental properties, the largest share (24% of the total) belongs to housing associations, meaning the private rental sector is relatively small here. Only 8% of the housing stock is offered by other landlords. That immediately explains why the supply in the private sector is limited and prices are high.
In the past twelve months, 14 homes in the private sector were rented out in the Centrum. The average rent came to €2,157 per month, with a range of €1,800 to €2,950. The average floor area was 64 m², resulting in a hefty price per square metre. By comparison, the WOZ value in the Centrum is €355,000, above the municipal average of €324,000. Renting in Centrum is therefore not cheap, certainly not in the private sector. At the top of this page you will always find the current daily prices and available supply.
Safe and quiet, but not a neighbourhood where you pop in for coffee with the neighbours
On Buurtje.nl, residents rate the Centrum of Alblasserdam an 8.4 out of 10. The high score for safety is striking: a 9.5. That is no coincidence. Resident W.A.S. writes: "We are not a neighbourhood that visits each other for tea, but it is very pleasant to live here and I never feel unsafe, not even when I used to walk the dog late in the evening." That experience characterises the Centrum well. It is a quiet, tidy neighbourhood where you can walk around without worry in the evening, but social contacts do not come naturally. Occasionally someone organises a neighbourhood barbecue with a bouncy castle for the children, and there is a neighbourhood app where residents share things with each other. You should not expect more than that.
Facilities score a 9.0, and that matches reality. You have shops, a supermarket, the library and catering establishments within walking distance. Accessibility gets an 8.5: by bus you are quickly at Dordrecht or Sliedrecht station, and the A15 is a few minutes' drive away. The Centrum is compact enough to do everything by bike. The Kerkbuurt neighbourhood forms the historic heart, with the church and narrow streets along the water. In de Redersbuurt and De Werven you will find a bit more variety in housing types. Those looking for a bit more greenery can look towards de Polderbuurt, although the Centrum as a whole scores a 7.5 on greenery. It is not a park-rich neighbourhood, but the water of the Noord and the dikes do give an open feel.
The largest age group is 65-plus (1,200 residents), followed by 45-65 years. You notice that in the atmosphere: it is quiet, little nightlife, no student neighbourhood. Single-person households form the largest group (750), which fits the ageing population and the number of seniors living independently here. More resident reviews and neighbourhood data about the Centrum can be found on the detailed neighbourhood page.
Renting in the Centrum: for whom and for whom not?
With an average income of €38,200 and a labour participation rate of 68%, the Centrum is a neighbourhood for working people with a modal to above-modal salary. Renting an apartment in Centrum in the private sector quickly requires a gross income of three times the rent, so count on at least €5,400 gross per month. That makes it difficult for starters and single people with a lower income. For them, the social rental sector (24% of the stock) is an option, but waiting times are long. Seniors and dual-income couples without children fit well with the quiet atmosphere. Families with young children can manage fine, although the supply is limited. Prefer to buy? Then check the supply of owner-occupied homes in Centrum, because with 67% owner-occupancy, that is the norm here.
Searching for a rental property in the Centrum of Alblasserdam
At the top of this page you will find the current rental supply in the Centrum, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. Buurtje.nl combines housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only find a rental home but also know what to expect. Also take a look at the supply in Souburgh, the nearby neighbourhood Blokweer, or view all rental properties in Alblasserdam. More information about the municipality can be found on the page of Alblasserdam or on the website of the municipality of Alblasserdam.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental property in Centrum, Alblasserdam?
In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €2,157 per month, with prices ranging from €1,800 to €2,950. The average size was 64 m². Social housing through housing associations is cheaper but has long waiting times.
Is Centrum in Alblasserdam a safe neighbourhood to live in?
Residents rate safety at 9.5 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl. Residents indicate they feel safe on the streets even late at night. There is an active neighbourhood app where residents share information among themselves.
How long is the waiting time for a social rental property in Centrum, Alblasserdam?
Approximately 24% of homes in Centrum are owned by housing associations. Waiting times for social housing in the Drechtsteden region often extend to several years. Renting a home in Centrum through the free sector is faster but significantly more expensive.
Can I rent a house in Centrum as a starter or single person?
That is difficult in the free sector. With an average rent of €2,157 per month, you need a gross income of at least €5,400. For starters, social housing is an option, but the waiting time is long. It may be worthwhile to also look in surrounding neighbourhoods such as Blokweer or Souburgh.
How accessible is Centrum in Alblasserdam?
Residents rate accessibility at 8.5 out of 10. The A15 is reachable within a few minutes by car. By public transport, you can quickly reach Dordrecht or Sliedrecht station via bus. Centrum is compact, so daily errands and amenities are easily reached by bike.
We're not a neighbourhood where people pop round for tea, but it's very nice to live here and I never feel unsafe, not even when I used to walk the dog late at night. Occasionally there's a neighbourhood BBQ with a bouncy castle for the children. The area is kept tidy, there's a neighbourhood app where things are shared and a neighbourhood app that's really for safety. In that you can post things like suspicious characters in the area, etc. If necessary, the administrator contacts the police. But that rarely happens. There's no nosiness, but people do look out for each other. Just a really nice neighbourhood to live in.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a nice neighbourhood. Nice neighbours who help each other. The neighbourhood itself is well maintained and looks tidy. Only parking on the streets is difficult, there are too few parking spaces for the number of houses.
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