Rental homes in Centrum-Zuidwest, Delft

Rental prices and market figures for Centrum-Zuidwest, Delft

Centrum-Zuidwest is predominantly a rental neighbourhood: 68% of the housing stock consists of rental properties, compared to 32% owner-occupied homes. Of all rental properties, 11% are owned by a housing corporation (social housing) and 57% are in the hands of other landlords (free sector and private rentals). This makes the free sector dominant here.

In the free sector (excluding social housing and rooms), 19 homes were rented out over the past twelve months at an average rent of €1,143 per month. The range ran from €800 to €2,100 per month, with an average surface area of 70 m². This works out to approximately €16.30 per m² per month. By comparison, the average WOZ value in Centrum-Zuidwest is €335,000, lower than the district average of the Binnenstad (€408,000) and also slightly above the Delft average of €322,000. The neighbourhood thus offers relatively affordable rental prices for a central location. Check the current supply and the most recent average rent at the top of this page.

Living in Centrum-Zuidwest, Delft

Centrum-Zuidwest lies directly southwest of the historic city centre of Delft, wedged between the Zuidwal, the Phoenixstraat and the Brasserskade. The neighbourhood has a mixed character: you will find compact city houses and porch flats alongside smaller apartment buildings, many from the post-war period and the 1960s and 1970s. The streetscape is urban but not busy, with narrow streets, cycle routes and an informal atmosphere that suits a neighbourhood where students and young professionals set the tone.

The population composition is strikingly young: the largest age group is 15 to 25 years (more than 40% of residents), and 980 of the 1,555 inhabitants live as single-person households. That says something about the character of the neighbourhood: this is not a family neighbourhood, but a place where students, starters and young working people seek a rental house or apartment close to the centre of Delft.

Facilities in Centrum-Zuidwest

The location near the Delft city centre means that most daily amenities are within walking distance. The Albert Heijn on the Phoenixstraat and the supermarkets around the Reinier de Graafweg are reachable within a few minutes by bike. For more extensive shopping, you can walk straight into the centre, with the Grote Marktstraat and the Nieuwe Langendijk as the main shopping streets. There is plenty of dining and drinking in the adjacent city centre: from brown cafes along the canals to modern eateries and student pubs around the TU Delft campus.

For sports and recreation, the Delftse Hout, the large recreational area east of the city, is accessible by bike in about ten minutes. Closer to home, the Wilhelminapark offers a green spot to catch your breath. The Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, the regional hospital of Delft, is a short bike ride away. Primary schools can be found in the surrounding neighbourhoods; for secondary and higher education, the TU Delft campus is within cycling distance.

Accessibility

Centrum-Zuidwest scores well on accessibility. Delft Station is about a ten-minute walk or five-minute bike ride away, with direct intercity connections to The Hague (12 min), Rotterdam (15 min) and Amsterdam (60 min). Bus lines via the Zuidwal and the Brasserskade connect the neighbourhood with other parts of the city. By car, you can access the A13 (towards The Hague and Rotterdam) via the Zuidwal and the Provincial road, about a five-minute drive. Cycling is the norm in Delft: the centre is reachable in five minutes, the TU campus in ten. Parking in the neighbourhood is regulated via permits; a private parking spot is scarce and residents report that this is sometimes a point of annoyance.

On the neighbourhood page of Centrum-Zuidwest you will find resident reviews and all neighbourhood data at a glance. Residents appreciate the central location and lively atmosphere, but also note parking nuisance and the limited green space directly in the neighbourhood. One resident writes: "Lovely living close to the centre, everything reachable by bike, but parking is a daily puzzle." If you regularly need a car, you should take that into account.

Compared to the nearby Centrum-Noord, the atmosphere in Centrum-Zuidwest is slightly quieter and the housing stock somewhat older. Centrum-Oost has a similar urban character but lies closer to the historic canals. If you are looking for a bit more space and greenery, you might also consider Vrijenban or Hof van Delft, neighbourhoods with a quieter living environment at a slightly greater distance from the centre.

Is renting in Centrum-Zuidwest right for you?

Centrum-Zuidwest mainly attracts students, starters and young professionals who rent an apartment in Centrum-Zuidwest as a base for the vibrant Delft centre. The high proportion of single-person households (63%) and the young age structure make it clear that this is not a typical family neighbourhood. Families with children will find more suitable space and greenery in surrounding neighbourhoods. Seniors who value peace and amenities within walking distance may appreciate the central location, but the limited lift and accessibility options in the older porch flats are a point of attention.

Practical: the free sector rental housing supply in Centrum-Zuidwest is limited (19 rentals in twelve months), so respond quickly to available rental properties. Make sure you have income statements, an employer's declaration and an identity document at hand. For social housing, register with Woonbron or Vestia, the active housing corporations in the Delft region, but be prepared for significant waiting times. If you are also considering buying, you will find the supply of homes for sale in Centrum-Zuidwest on the same page. More options in the city are neatly listed at rental properties in Delft.

What residents say about Centrum-Zuidwest

Residents of Centrum-Zuidwest are positive about the location and liveliness, but critical about parking and the limited green space in the immediate vicinity. The central location, proximity to the station and cycle connections to TU Delft are most often mentioned as plus points. A recurring downside is the parking pressure: "During the day there is hardly any space, and in the evening it is a search," says one resident. View all reviews and the full neighbourhood scores on the resident reviews of Centrum-Zuidwest. Buurtje.nl collects these experiences from more than 1,500 sources, so you get an honest picture before you decide.

Compare rental properties in and around Centrum-Zuidwest

Looking for a rental property in Centrum-Zuidwest but also want to explore the surroundings? The neighbourhoods Centrum-West and Stationsbuurt are directly adjacent and have a similar urban character, with rental prices in the same range. For a broader overview of the entire district, see rental properties in Binnenstad. If you want to rent outside the centre, you will find quieter alternatives in Voordijkshoorn or Delftse Hout. More information about living and life in the city can be found on the Delft page or on the website of the municipality of Delft. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply, neighbourhood data and resident reviews, so you not only find a home but also know for sure whether the neighbourhood suits you.