Rental homes in De Buurt-West, Wageningen
Discover available rental properties in De Buurt-West and compare them with neighbourhood data, resident reviews, and current rental prices on this page.
Rental prices and market figures De Buurt-West, Wageningen
De Buurt-West is a pronounced rental neighbourhood: of the approximately 1,360 homes, 78% are for rent. The vast majority of these, 73% of the total stock, are owned by housing corporations. Only 5% fall under other landlords and 22% are owner-occupied homes. Anyone looking for a rental home in this neighbourhood will almost always end up with social housing.
The average WOZ value is €285,000, slightly above the district average of De Buurt (€279,000) but clearly below the municipal average of Wageningen as a whole (€347,000). This reflects the character of the neighbourhood: affordable, mostly corporation homes without the premium segments that push up the municipal average.
For the free sector, figures are scarce. In the past twelve months, only one free-sector home was rented out, for €1,200 per month (this concerns only the free sector, excluding social housing). A price per square metre cannot be calculated because the surface area has not been registered. This low number of transactions says it all: anyone wanting to rent a home in De Buurt-West outside social housing has little choice. Check the current supply and daily rental prices at the top of this page for the most recent situation.
For comparison: in the broader rental housing supply of De Buurt and in other districts such as De Horsten, free-sector prices are generally higher, partly due to a larger share of new-build and free-sector apartments.
Living in De Buurt-West, Wageningen
De Buurt-West is a quiet, predominantly post-war residential neighbourhood on the west side of the centre of Wageningen. The buildings largely consist of porch flats and terraced houses from the 1960s and 1970s, interspersed with some later renovation projects. It is not a neighbourhood that stands out for architectural highlights, but rather for a certain clarity and a mixed, stable population composition.
With 2,560 inhabitants and a relatively low WOZ value, the neighbourhood has a down-to-earth, everyday character. The largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old (745 people), but older people (470 people aged 65+) and young people aged 15 to 25 (465 people) are also well represented. Single-person households form the largest category with 920 households, giving the neighbourhood an individualistic but not unfriendly character.
Facilities in De Buurt-West
For daily shopping you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood. The nearest supermarkets, including an Albert Heijn and a Lidl, are within cycling distance via the Nude or the Haarweg towards the centre. Primary schools in the immediate vicinity serve families with young children, while secondary schools and Wageningen secondary education are a short bike ride away. For sports, there are football and tennis clubs active in the area, and the Binnenveld and the floodplains along the Rhine offer plenty of space for walking and cycling. Hospitality and shops are concentrated in the centre of Wageningen, which you can reach from De Buurt-West on foot or by bike in a quarter of an hour. The municipality of Wageningen offers an overview of local facilities via wageningen.nl.
Accessibility
De Buurt-West is conveniently located for cyclists: the centre of Wageningen is a five to ten-minute bike ride away, and the Wageningse Eng and the campus areas of Wageningen University are also easily accessible. By car, the neighbourhood connects to the N781 and via the A15 towards Arnhem and the Randstad. The nearest train station is Ede-Wageningen, about three kilometres away, from where you can take the train towards Utrecht and Arnhem. Bus connections via the Wageningen-as provide a direct link to the station and the centre. Parking is still relatively freely accessible in most streets, although parking pressure increases in the evening hours as you get closer to the centre.
Atmosphere and residents
Residents describe De Buurt-West as a quiet, functional neighbourhood without too many frills. On the neighbourhood page of De Buurt-West you can read what people really think of the neighbourhood. One resident writes: "It's just pleasant living here, not spectacular, but quiet and green enough for a family." That feeling recurs in the reviews: the location and tranquillity are appreciated, while some residents mention the outdated state of part of the housing stock and the limited shopping facilities in the neighbourhood itself as a downside.
Compared to neighbouring community De Buurt-Oost, De Buurt-West has a slightly quieter and greener character, while Pomona has more of its own green-urban profile. Haverlanden is also an alternative if you are looking for more variety in the housing supply.
Is a rental home in De Buurt-West right for you?
De Buurt-West is most suitable for people who consciously choose social housing and are willing to register with a housing corporation. The high corporation share (73%) makes this the dominant route. For starters and young people looking for an affordable home quickly via the free sector, the supply is limited: only one free-sector home was rented out in the past year. Families with children will find peace and sufficient basic facilities, but those looking for a lively city centre right on their doorstep would be better off looking at the centre of Wageningen or districts such as Noordwest.
Practical advice: register with the local housing corporation for social housing as early as possible, because waiting lists in Wageningen can be long. Have documents such as payslips, an employer's statement and a valid ID ready as soon as you respond to a home. Available free-sector rental homes are rented out quickly; so respond immediately if you see something in the overview at the top of this page. Are you also open to buying? Then check the supply of homes for sale in De Buurt-West as an alternative.
What residents say about De Buurt-West
On Buurtje.nl we collect resident reviews for De Buurt-West, divided into categories such as safety, facilities, accessibility and atmosphere. Residents particularly appreciate the tranquillity and the location near the greenery, while the state of the older homes and the limited local shopping facilities are rated less positively. One resident sums it up succinctly: "Nice and quiet, but the homes could have done with a bit of a makeover here and there." View all scores and experiences on the neighbourhood page of De Buurt-West for a complete picture.
Compare rental homes in and around De Buurt-West
Looking for a rental home in Wageningen but want to consider other options? The sister neighbourhoods De Buurt-Oost and Haverlanden offer a similar price level and character. For more urban dynamics or a larger supply of free-sector homes, you can also look at the neighbourhood around Wageningen University or the overview of all rental homes in Wageningen. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores, demographic data and resident reviews, so you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you. Also check the broader supply in De Buurt as a whole for a more complete overview.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in De Buurt-West, Wageningen?
In the free sector (excluding social housing), one property was rented in De Buurt-West last year for €1,200 per month. The supply in the free sector is therefore very limited. The vast majority of rental properties in De Buurt-West are social housing through a housing association, where the rent depends on income and the association's allocation rules.
Are there social housing properties in De Buurt-West?
Yes, De Buurt-West has a large share of social housing: 73% of the approximately 1,360 homes are owned by housing associations. For a social housing property, you need to register with the local housing association active in Wageningen. Be prepared for waiting lists, which in popular Wageningen neighbourhoods can run to several years depending on property type and urgency.
What is it like to live in De Buurt-West?
De Buurt-West is a quiet, post-war residential neighbourhood with porch flats and terraced houses from the 1960s and 1970s. Residents appreciate the tranquillity, the proximity to green spaces, and the accessibility of Wageningen city centre. Some residents mention the outdated condition of part of the housing stock and the limited shopping facilities directly in the neighbourhood as drawbacks.
Is De Buurt-West suitable for starters and single-person households?
The neighbourhood has 920 single-person households, the largest category of residents, indicating that starters and singles are well represented. Opportunities exist through social housing, but waiting lists apply here too. Those wanting to rent a property quickly in De Buurt-West via the free sector have little choice: the supply of rental properties outside the housing association sector is minimal.
How accessible is De Buurt-West?
De Buurt-West is easily accessible by bike: Wageningen city centre is a five to ten-minute bike ride away. The nearest train station is Ede-Wageningen, about three kilometres away, with connections to Utrecht and Arnhem. By car, the neighbourhood connects to the N781 and via the A15 to the motorway network. Parking is still relatively free in most streets.
What facilities are there in De Buurt-West, Wageningen?
The immediate area offers primary schools and childcare for families. Supermarkets such as Albert Heijn and Lidl are within cycling distance towards the city centre. For sports, there are football and tennis clubs in the area, and nature and walking areas like the Binnenveld are nearby. Extensive shopping and dining facilities can be found in Wageningen city centre, a short bike ride or walk away.
How quickly are rental properties rented out in De Buurt-West?
The free-sector supply in De Buurt-West is extremely limited: in the past twelve months, only one property outside social housing was rented out. This means that available rental properties in the free sector are usually snapped up quickly. For social housing properties, a different dynamic applies: allocation is based on registration time with the housing association, not on speed of response.
