Rental homes in Centrum-West, Delft

Rental prices and market figures Centrum-West, Delft

Centrum-West is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 59% of the 1,182 homes are rental properties, while 40% are owner-occupied. Of the total housing stock, only 12% is owned by housing associations (social rent), while as much as 48% is rented out by private landlords and investors. This makes the free sector dominant in this neighbourhood. The average rent in the free sector over the past twelve months was €1,485 per month, with a range from €845 to €2,300 per month. With an average floor area of 68 m², this works out at around €21.80 per m². That is steep, but fits the location: the average WOZ value in Centrum-West is €457,000, well above the district average of the Binnenstad (€408,000) and significantly higher than the Delft average of €322,000. Rental prices in Centrum-West are therefore at the upper end of what you can expect in Delft. Want to know what is available today and at what price? Check the current overview at the top of this page.

Living in Centrum-West, Delft

Centrum-West is nestled between the Oude Delft, the Phoenixstraat and the Westplantsoen, on the western edge of the historic city centre. It is a neighbourhood with a mix of monumental canal houses, post-war apartments and occasional newer residential blocks. The atmosphere is urban but compact: you can walk from the Beestenmarkt to the tranquillity of the Agathaplein in a few minutes. Anyone renting a home here lives in the beating heart of Delft, with all that entails, both the cosiness and the bustle.

Facilities within walking distance

Daily shopping can be done at the Albert Heijn on the Brabantse Turfmarkt or the Jumbo on the Doelenplein, both a few minutes' walk away. Along the Oude Delft and Voldersgracht you will find numerous specialist shops, from cheese shops to organic stores. The hospitality industry is concentrated around the Beestenmarkt and the Vrouwjuttenland, where you will see terraces full of people on summer evenings. In terms of education, the neighbourhood scores remarkably high among residents (a 10 for education). Basisschool De Horizon and Montessorischool De Parel are within cycling distance, and the TU Delft campus can be reached within ten minutes. For sports, you can go to the Kerkpolderpad for running or to the Kerkpolder sports centre. The Westplantsoen offers a green walking route along the canal, although the neighbourhood is not excessively green compared to districts such as Delftse Hout.

Accessibility from Centrum-West

Delft station is about a ten-minute walk away via the Phoenixstraat and offers direct Intercity connections to The Hague (8 minutes), Rotterdam (12 minutes) and Amsterdam (around 50 minutes). Several bus lines stop along the Phoenixstraat and at the station. By bike, you can quickly reach the TU Delft campus (5 minutes) or Scheveningen (25 minutes via the cycle path along the Vliet). The A13 can be reached within five minutes by car via the Westlandseweg. Parking is a point of attention: paid parking and a permit system apply throughout Centrum-West. Residents must apply for a parking permit via the municipality of Delft, and free spaces are scarce, especially in the evenings.

What residents experience

Residents give Centrum-West a 7.4 out of 10. One resident describes it aptly: "My neighbourhood is nice, cosy and pleasant." Accessibility (8.0) and facilities (8.0) score well, as does safety (9.0). Residents are less enthusiastic about the housing itself, which only gets a 2.0. That fits the picture: many older buildings with limited insulation and small rooms, at high rental prices. Litter on the street is also mentioned as an annoyance, resulting in problems with mice. Want to know more about residents' experiences? Read all reviews on the neighbourhood page of Centrum-West.

Compared to adjacent neighbourhoods, Centrum-West is more compact and more expensive than Centrum-Zuidwest, which offers slightly more space and lower rents. If you are looking for more buzz and a larger supply of rental properties, then Centrum-Oost is worth a look. The Stationsbuurt is handy if you travel by train daily.

Does Centrum-West suit you as a tenant?

With 890 residents aged between 15 and 25 and 1,300 single-person households, Centrum-West is typically a neighbourhood for students, young professionals and singles. Only 21% of households are married, and families with children are in the minority here. If you are looking to rent an apartment in Centrum-West, prepare for competition: with an average of 24 free-sector homes rented out per year, supply is limited. Make sure you have your income statement, employer's declaration and ID ready. For social housing, you can register with housing association Woonbron, but expect years of waiting. To be honest: the low score on housing (2.0) and the high rents make it a difficult market. Also consider owner-occupied homes in Centrum-West as an alternative, or look more broadly at the supply in the Binnenstad.

What residents say about renting in Centrum-West

Based on resident reviews, Centrum-West scores a 7.4 out of 10. The highest sub-score is education (10.0) and safety (9.0), the lowest is housing (2.0). "There are many facilities in the neighbourhood and the shops are easily accessible. However, there is often litter on the street," writes one resident. That combination of convenience and minor annoyances typifies the neighbourhood well. Curious about more reviews? View all reviews and neighbourhood data on the page of Centrum-West.

Compare rental properties in and around Centrum-West

Centrum-West is not the only option if you want to rent a home in this part of Delft. Centrum-Noord offers a similar inner-city atmosphere but with more space along the northern canals. In the Centrum itself you will find the largest supply, but also the most bustle. Outside the city centre, districts such as Hof van Delft and Voordijkshoorn are quieter and often slightly more affordable. Buurtje.nl combines neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you can not only view available rental properties in Centrum-West, but also really compare whether the neighbourhood suits you.