Rental homes in Centrum, Apeldoorn

Average €1,086 per month: what does a rental home cost in the centre of Apeldoorn?

The Centrum of Apeldoorn is predominantly a rental district. As many as 62% of the more than 5,000 homes are rental properties, compared to 38% owner-occupied homes. Strikingly, the majority of rental homes (44%) are owned by private and commercial landlords, while only 18% are housing association properties. This makes the free sector dominant in this district. In the past twelve months, 134 homes were rented out in the free sector, at an average rent of €1,086 per month. The range varies from €470 to €2,000, with an average floor area of 72 square metres. Looking for the current daily price and available supply? Scroll to the overview at the top of this page.

The WOZ value in the Centrum, at €276,000, is well below the Apeldoorn average of €378,000. That sounds attractive, but it mainly says something about the type of homes: many compact apartments and upstairs flats above shops, rather than the spacious single-family homes you find in districts like Zuidwest or Zuid. The average income of €34,800 is slightly below the municipal average of €36,500, which fits the profile of a district with many single people and starters.

Lively but raw: how residents really experience the Centrum

On Buurtje.nl, the Centrum of Apeldoorn scores a 6.1 out of 10, based on resident reviews. That score tells a nuanced story. Amenities and accessibility both score 10 out of 10, and that makes sense. You have the Hoofdstraat with all its shops literally on your doorstep, the weekly market on the Marktplein, supermarkets within walking distance, and Apeldoorn station a few minutes away by bike. Everything you need daily is within reach.

But there is another side to that. Safety, greenery and community spirit each score 4 out of 10. One resident from the Bouwmeester neighbourhood sums it up succinctly: "A rabble." That resident specifically mentions nuisance from drug use and drug waste on the street, and is annoyed by cyclists riding through the pedestrian area. That is a recognisable picture for anyone familiar with the area around the Nieuwstraat and the Raadhuisplein. Especially in the evenings, it can feel unsettled, and greenery is limited to the Oranjepark on the edge of the district and a few scattered patches of green. If you are looking for a green, quiet living environment, the Centrum is simply not the right place.

Yet the district has character. The mix of hospitality, small specialist shops and cultural amenities such as Orpheus and CODA means there is always a buzz. In the Binnenstad neighbourhood you are right in the middle of that dynamism, while De Haven on the edge of the centre offers a bit more peace towards the Canal. Want to see all resident reviews and detailed district scores? Then go to the district page for Centrum for the complete picture. It is a district you need to experience before you sign: walk through it in the evening, not just on a Saturday afternoon.

Renting in the Centrum: for starters and city people, not for families

With 3,300 single-person households out of a total of around 5,000 homes, the Centrum is clearly the domain of single people. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, and only 26% of households are married. For starters who want to rent an apartment in Centrum and value short lines to work and nightlife, this is a logical choice. Students and young professionals also feel at home here. Families with children (only 480 residents are under 15) are scarce here, and that is not surprising given the limited play space and the nuisance reports. Those looking for more space or considering buying can look at the owner-occupied homes for sale in Centrum or move to the more spacious districts Oost or West.

Searching for a rental home in the centre of Apeldoorn

At the top of this page you will find the current supply of rental homes in Centrum, with filters for price, floor area and energy label. Buurtje.nl combines that supply with real resident reviews and district statistics, so you not only find a rental home but also know what to expect. Also check the broader supply of rental homes in all of Apeldoorn or read more about the municipality of Apeldoorn on the municipal page. More information about parking, waste and permits can be found on the website of Apeldoorn municipality.