Rental homes in Centrum, Wageningen
View the current rental property listings in Centrum, Wageningen. Compare prices, sizes, and resident reviews to find the right rental property.
What does a rental property cost in the Centrum of Wageningen?
The Centrum of Wageningen is pre-eminently a rental district: as much as 62% of the housing stock is rental, compared to 37% owner-occupied. Of those rental properties, 29% belong to housing associations and 34% to other landlords, such as private investors and institutional parties. This means that the free sector plays a significant role here. In the past twelve months, 20 properties have been rented out in the free sector (excluding rooms and social housing), with an average rent of €1,595 per month. The range runs from €844 to €2,300, with an average floor area of 101 m². That is substantial, especially considering that the average disposable income in this district is €28,400, well below the Wageningen average of €32,900. The WOZ value of €356,000 is slightly above the municipal average of €347,000. At the top of this page you will always find the current daily prices and the current supply.
Student city with a village character: how does the Centrum live?
Anyone walking down the Hoogstraat or across the Markt immediately notices that Wageningen is no ordinary provincial town. The enormous student population of Wageningen University leaves a clear mark on the Centrum. Of the 4,090 residents, the largest group is between 15 and 25 years old (1,535 people), and as many as 2,390 of the households are single-person. Only 17% are married. This translates into a lively atmosphere with full terraces on the Salverdaplein, a well-stocked Albert Heijn on the Stadsbrink and plenty of eateries along the Vijzelstraat. At the same time, it is not Amsterdam: after midnight it becomes quiet, apart from the occasional group of students.
On the district page of Centrum, residents give it an 8.0 overall score. Accessibility (9.5) and the green surroundings (9.0) score notably high. The Wageningse Berg and the floodplains of the Rhine are within walking distance. Resident Counda wrote after eight years in the neighbourhood: "Nothing extremely dangerous has ever happened. Sure, you have drunk youngsters who can't behave, but which neighbourhood doesn't have that. Otherwise, a super nice neighbourhood." That honest nuance is accurate: safety scores a 7.5, and sense of community a 6.5. The latter is logical in a district with so much student turnover.
In terms of accessibility, the Centrum is an outstanding performer. Bus connections to Ede-Wageningen station and towards Arnhem and Nijmegen are frequent, and by bike you are on campus within ten minutes. The neighbourhood Binnenstad forms the beating heart, with shops, restaurants and the weekly market. Slightly further south, Rustenburg offers a slightly quieter living environment, still a stone's throw from all amenities. Those who want to know more about the municipality can visit the website of the municipality of Wageningen.
Renting in Centrum: for whom and for whom not?
With that huge concentration of single-person households and young residents, the Centrum is especially suitable if you want to rent an apartment in Centrum as a student, starter or young professional. The high level of education (55% highly educated) and the proximity of the university make it a logical choice for academics. If you are looking for a family home with a garden and space, this is not the most obvious place. The average rent of €1,595 in the free sector is steep for a single person with a modal Wageningen income. Families with children would be better off looking at De Weiden en Boomgaarden or De Horsten. And would you rather consider buying? Then take a look at the supply of homes for sale in Centrum.
Searching for a rental property in the Centrum of Wageningen
On Buurtje.nl you combine the current rental supply with resident reviews and district data, so that you not only find a rental home but also know what to expect from the neighbourhood. At the top of this page, view the available rental properties in Centrum and compare them on price, floor area and energy label. Would you like to broaden your search? Then also check what is for rent in Noordwest, the popular district Kortenoord, or view all rental properties in Wageningen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a home in Centrum Wageningen?
In the free sector (excluding social housing and rooms), the average rent over the past year was €1,595 per month, with an average area of 101 m². The range runs from €844 to €2,300 per month, depending on size and location within the Centrum.
Is Centrum Wageningen a safe neighbourhood to look for a rental home?
Residents rate safety at 7.5 out of 10. A resident who lived there for eight years says nothing serious ever happened, although you might encounter drunk students in the evening. Overall, it is perceived as a safe neighbourhood.
How is the accessibility if I rent a home in Centrum Wageningen?
Accessibility scores 9.5 out of 10 among residents. There are frequent bus lines to Ede-Wageningen station and towards Arnhem and Nijmegen. The campus of Wageningen University can be reached within ten minutes by bike. For drivers, the A12 is easily accessible via the N225.
How many social housing units are there in Centrum Wageningen?
About 29% of the housing stock in the Centrum belongs to housing corporations. With a total of 1,621 homes, this amounts to around 470 corporation homes. Waiting times for social housing in Wageningen are managed through regional housing allocation and can take several years.
Is Centrum Wageningen suitable for renting an apartment as a student?
Yes, the Centrum is quintessentially a student neighbourhood. The largest age group is 15 to 25 years (1,535 out of 4,090 residents) and 55% of residents are highly educated. However, the supply of free-sector apartments is limited and relatively expensive. Many students rent through room-finding services or live in one of the student complexes in the surrounding neighbourhoods.
I lived in this neighbourhood for 8 years and nothing extremely dangerous ever happened. Of course there are drunk youngsters who can't behave themselves, but which neighbourhood doesn't have that? Other than that, a super nice neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery cosy, the market on Wednesdays and Saturdays really appeals to me. Could have been a bit greener, but that's of course not super realistic in the city centre.
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