Rental homes in Columbuskwartier, Almere

What does a rental property cost in Columbuskwartier?

Columbuskwartier is a neighbourhood where the majority of homes are privately owned: 63% are owner-occupied, 37% are rental properties. Of those rental properties, 24% are owned by a housing association and 14% are rented out by other landlords, such as private investors. This means that the supply in the free sector is relatively limited. In the past twelve months, 37 homes have been rented out in the free sector, at an average rent of €2,081 per month. The range varied from €1,224 to €2,800 per month, with an average floor area of 93 m². These are annual averages excluding social housing. Want to know what is available today and at what price? Then check the current overview at the top of this page.

With an average WOZ value of €426,000, Columbuskwartier is well above the Almere average of €363,000. The average income of €43,800 is also higher than the €38,200 in the rest of Almere. Renting in Columbuskwartier is therefore not a budget option. Anyone looking for a rental home under €1,400 will find little here and would be better off looking at neighbourhoods such as De Meenten or De Grienden.

Family neighbourhood with a new-build character: what is life like in Columbuskwartier?

Columbuskwartier is part of Almere Poort, the newest district of Almere. You notice this immediately in the architecture: sleek facades, extensive use of glass and brick, and wide streets with young trees that still need to grow. The neighbourhood was built from the 2000s onwards and therefore has a very different character from the older neighbourhoods in Almere Haven or Almere Stad. Everything is neat and spacious, but some residents feel it still lacks soul. On the neighbourhood page of Columbuskwartier, reviews show that residents appreciate the peace and space, but that amenities lag behind. "There is a supermarket and a GP, but for real shopping or going out you have to go to Almere Centrum," writes one resident.

The neighbourhood roughly consists of two parts. In the northern part you will find more single-family homes and terraced houses, while the south of Columbuskwartier has more apartments and stacked buildings. Columbuspark forms the green heart of the neighbourhood and is popular with young parents with children. With 620 households with children and a large group of 25- to 45-year-olds (1,230 residents), this is clearly a family neighbourhood. The primary schools in the area are well attended.

In terms of accessibility, Almere Poort station is within cycling distance, and the A6 motorway is nearby. You can reach Amsterdam by train in about 35 minutes. This makes the neighbourhood popular with commuters. The downside: during the morning rush hour, the A6 can be quite busy. According to the municipality of Almere, further construction will take place in Almere Poort in the coming years, which could mean both opportunities and temporary disruption from construction traffic.

Is Columbuskwartier right for you as a tenant?

With an average rent of over €2,000 per month, the free sector is mainly aimed at dual-income earners and families with above-average incomes. If you are a starter or a single person with a middle income, renting an apartment in Columbuskwartier in the free sector is difficult to achieve. The social housing stock (24% housing association ownership) has long waiting times, as everywhere in Almere. For families looking for space and new-build quality, the neighbourhood is a logical choice. Prefer to buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Columbuskwartier. If you are looking for a similar atmosphere but want a bit more buzz, you could also look at the nearby Centrum Almere Haven, where there are more restaurants and shops. Seniors and singles may feel more at home in the slightly livelier neighbourhood De Hoven.

Searching for a rental home in Columbuskwartier

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental properties in Columbuskwartier, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data so you get a fair picture before planning a viewing. Use the filters at the top to search by price, floor area or energy label. Want to broaden your search? Then also check the overview of rental properties in all of Almere or compare with the supply in De Werven.