Rental homes in Centrum, Alkmaar

What does a rental property cost in Alkmaar's Centrum?

Alkmaar's Centrum is a true rental neighbourhood: 51% of the more than 5,400 homes are rental properties. Strikingly, only 11% are owned by housing associations, while as much as 40% are rented out by private landlords and investors. This makes the free sector dominant here. In the past twelve months, 155 homes were rented out in the free sector, at an average rent of €1,481 per month. The range runs from €695 to €2,800 per month, with an average floor area of 82 m². That is substantial for a city where the average income is €42,400, although that is higher than the Alkmaar average of €36,900. The WOZ value of €339,000 is almost at the municipal level of €342,000. Want to know what is available today and at what price? Then check the current overview at the top of this page, because the market moves quickly.

City village on the canal: how residents experience the Centrum

On Buurtje.nl, the Centrum scores an 8.6 out of 10 based on resident experiences. That is a solid rating, and when you look at the sub-scores, you understand why. Amenities get a perfect 10, beauty a 9.5, and safety a 9.0. Resident Anthony sums it up aptly: "Top neighbourhood, typical Alkmaar, feels like city and village in one." That is exactly what characterises the Centrum. You walk along the Langestraat past dozens of shops, turn a corner and suddenly find yourself on a quiet canal with centuries-old facades. The cheese market on Waagplein, the terraces on Fnidsen, the Grote Kerk as a landmark: it is all within walking distance.

Yet it is not all cosiness. Anthony himself says: "Sometimes busy, but always beautiful." On Friday and Saturday evenings, you notice that the Centrum is also a nightlife area. Around Koorstraat and Canadaplein it can get noisy, especially in summer. The sub-scores for community (7.0) and green space (7.0) show that the Centrum lags behind on those points. There are hardly any parks within the canals; for real greenery you have to go to Kennemerpark or Alkmaarderhout, just outside the neighbourhood. And although the atmosphere is warm, neighbours in an apartment complex on Laat do not always know each other well.

The neighbourhood consists of clearly different areas. In Binnenstad-West you will find the monumental canal houses and narrow alleys around Mient. Binnenstad-Oost is slightly more spacious, with more post-war buildings towards the Singelgracht. Spoorbuurt is conveniently close to Alkmaar station and attracts many young professionals. And Overstad, on the west side, is a neighbourhood in development where new construction will appear in the coming years. Want to see all reviews and neighbourhood data of the Centrum? There you will also find the detailed sub-scores per category. Accessibility scores an 8.5: Alkmaar station is a five-minute walk away, and with the intercity you are at Amsterdam Centraal in 35 minutes. The municipality of Alkmaar is also investing in better cycling routes through the centre.

Renting in the Centrum: for whom, for whom not?

With 3,615 residents aged 25 to 45 and 3,155 single-person households, the Centrum is clearly the domain of single starters and young professionals. Half of the residents are highly educated, and the proximity to the station makes commuting to the Randstad very feasible. If you are looking for an apartment to rent in Centrum, this is your place. But for families with children, it is more difficult: space is limited, gardens are rare, and the rents for a three-room home in the free sector quickly add up. In that case, consider homes for sale in the Centrum, or look at more family-friendly neighbourhoods such as Oudorp or Huiswaard, where you get more square metres for your money. Seniors in the Centrum do find everything within walking distance, but the old buildings often have steep stairs without a lift.

Searching for a rental home in the heart of Alkmaar

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental homes in Centrum, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics so you get a fair picture. Use the filters at the top to search by price, floor area or energy label. Renting a house in Centrum not quite what you are looking for? Then also check the supply in the adjacent neighbourhood Overdie, the quieter West, or view the total overview of rental homes in all of Alkmaar.