Rental homes in Centrum, Den Haag
View the current rental property listings in Centrum, The Hague. Compare prices, read resident reviews and find a rental property that suits you.
What does a rental property cost in the Centrum of Den Haag?
The Centrum of Den Haag is pre-eminently a rental district: as many as 79% of the more than 13,350 homes are rental properties. Notably, 36% are owned by housing corporations and 43% by other landlords, meaning the private sector is well represented here. In the private sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), the average rent over the past twelve months was €2,074 per month, with a range of €549 to €5,500. The average size of those homes was 213 m², which explains why prices are relatively high: there are sizeable apartments and townhouses among them. The WOZ value in the Centrum, at €345,000, is slightly below The Hague's average of €354,000, but that says little about the rental market. Renting in Centrum is expensive compared to many other districts in The Hague. Want to know what is available today and at what price? Check the current overview at the top of this page, as supply changes quickly.
What does it feel like to live in the heart of Den Haag?
The Centrum of Den Haag is not a quiet residential district, that much is clear. You live here between the Passage, the Binnenhof, the Grote Marktstraat and the Plein. Within walking distance of your front door you will find everything: from the Albert Heijn on the Spui to the speciality shops around the Denneweg and the Frederikstraat. Den Haag Centraal and Hollands Spoor station are both within cycling distance, and tram and bus lines criss-cross the entire district. Residents on the district page of Centrum therefore give accessibility an 8.3 and amenities a 9.0.
Yet the Centrum is not for everyone. Resident Nousch describes it as a "multicultural neighbourhood with many amenities" and cites the increasing greenery as a plus point. The overall resident score comes out at 7.8 out of 10. Strikingly, safety scores a high 9.7, which may be surprising for those who think a city centre is inherently unsafe. But the scores for greenery (6.3) and beauty (6.3) show that this is no park landscape. Around the Lange Voorhout and the Plein you have beautiful avenues, but in neighbourhoods like Uilebomen or Kortenbos the streetscape is somewhat messier and more urban.
The community score of 6.7 fits the picture: with 8,815 single-person households out of a total of around 22,090 residents, this is a district of singles and couples, not of neighbours who drop in on each other. The largest age group (25 to 45 years, over 9,000 people) consists mainly of working professionals. Only 20% of households are married. So it is a dynamic, somewhat anonymous district where you have to make an effort for social contact. Those seeking that will find a more intimate atmosphere with terraces and galleries in the Voorhout neighbourhood around the Lange Voorhout. The municipality of Den Haag has been investing in greening the centre in recent years, which residents also notice.
Does the Centrum suit you as a tenant?
A rental home in the Centrum best suits singles or couples without children who value urban convenience. With an average income of €39,400 and rents in the private sector around €2,000, you need to be financially well-off. For families with children, the education score (9.0) is high, but the limited play space and lack of greenery make it less suitable. Students and starters sometimes find opportunities in the social sector (36% corporation ownership), but waiting times are long. If you are looking for more space for less money, consider Belgisch Park or Benoordenhout. Considering buying instead of renting? Check the supply of homes for sale in Centrum, although only 21% of the housing stock is owner-occupied.
Searching for a rental property in the Haagse Centrum
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental properties in Centrum, supplemented with resident reviews and district data so you know where you are going. You can filter by price, size and energy label. Want to search more broadly? Also check the rental supply in the whole of Den Haag, or compare with the nearby Archipelbuurt and Westbroekpark en Duttendel for a greener alternative.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental home in Centrum, The Hague?
In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €2,074 per month, with an average area of 213 m². The range runs from €549 to €5,500 per month. Social housing via housing associations (36% of the stock) falls outside this.
Is Centrum in The Hague a safe neighbourhood to rent a home?
Residents rate safety in Centrum a remarkably high 9.7 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl. That is one of the highest scores in The Hague. Of course, it varies per street, but the overall picture is positive.
How long is the waiting time for a social rental home in Centrum?
The waiting time for social housing in The Hague runs via Woonnet Haaglanden and averages several years, depending on your registration period and housing preference. In Centrum, 36% of homes are owned by housing associations, but due to popularity, waiting times here are above average.
Are there enough amenities if I rent an apartment in Centrum?
Yes, Centrum scores a 9.0 on amenities. Supermarkets, restaurants, shops and cultural institutions such as the Mauritshuis and Theater aan het Spui are within walking distance. Den Haag Centraal and Hollands Spoor stations are nearby.
Who is a rental home in Centrum, The Hague suitable for?
Centrum mainly attracts working professionals between 25 and 45 years old. Nearly 60% of households are single-person. The high rents in the free sector make it less accessible for starters. Families miss green space and play areas here, despite the good score on education.
Quiet neighbourhood with a bustling shopping street around the corner
Auto-translated to English by AIIncreasing greenery, everything in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery centrally located in the shopping district and easily accessible by public transport or bike. A park and two forests within walking distance. Usually very busy on the streets at weekends and sometimes an unsafe atmosphere on the streets at night.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood and accessible, occasionally parking problems but that is to be expected for the centre. Furthermore, a neighbourhood with lots of greenery and generally communicative, friendly neighbours. Definitely recommended to live here.
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