Rental homes in De Mare, Alkmaar
View the current rental property listings in De Mare, including resident reviews and neighbourhood data. Compare prices and find a rental property that suits you.
What does a rental property cost in De Mare?
De Mare is a neighbourhood where owner-occupied homes dominate: 61% of the more than 7,600 homes are owner-occupied, while 39% are rental properties. Of that rental segment, the vast majority is social housing (31% of all homes), meaning the private rental sector in De Mare is quite small. Only 8% of the housing stock is rented out by other landlords. In the past twelve months, only five homes were rented out in the private sector, at an average rent of €1,064 per month. The range varied from €695 to €1,500 per month. That is relatively affordable compared to other parts of Alkmaar, where the average WOZ value is €342,000 versus €284,000 in De Mare. However, keep in mind that supply is scarce. At the top of this page you will always find the current rental prices and available properties.
Between water park and nuisance: how residents really experience De Mare
On Buurtje.nl, residents rate De Mare a 7.2 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. However, that score does not tell the whole story. The neighbourhood scores highly on accessibility (8.0) and amenities (8.2), but on sense of community (6.7) and beauty (6.3) there is clearly room for improvement. These scores reflect a neighbourhood that is practically well-organised but socially under pressure.
Resident Sijbrand is full of praise for the green surroundings and describes his neighbourhood as "the end of a cul-de-sac that opens into a park" with sports fields, nature trails, horses and sheep, and a lake where you can swim in summer and skate in winter. According to him, the centre of Alkmaar is a twenty-minute bike ride away. This green, quiet side of De Mare is mainly found in the neighbourhoods De Horn-Noord and De Horn-Zuid, towards Geestmerambacht.
But there is also another side. Fienke has lived there for 43 years and sees the neighbourhood changing: "It used to be a cosy, friendly neighbourhood. Now you could die in your house and no one would notice." Several residents complain about nuisance from young people, litter on the streets and a lack of mutual involvement. A.M. sums it up: "All facilities in the neighbourhood, nice neighbours, just a shame about the troublemaking youth." Drug bags on the ground, firework nuisance and noise pollution are specifically mentioned. These problems are mainly concentrated around the flats and public spaces. In the neighbourhoods 't Rak-Zuid and 't Rak-Noord, the atmosphere varies depending on which block you live in. On the neighbourhood page of De Mare you can view all resident reviews and sub-scores in detail. As for amenities, you are well-served: shopping centre De Mare is within walking distance with an Albert Heijn, Etos and various specialist shops. The municipality of Alkmaar is investing in the area, but residents do not always notice enough of this in daily liveability.
Renting in De Mare: for whom and for whom not?
With an average income of €33,100, well below the Alkmaar average of €36,900, De Mare is a neighbourhood that is mainly affordable for starters and singles. The largest group of residents is 25 to 45 years old, and single-person households form the largest category (3,280). If you are looking for an affordable rental home in the private sector and are not afraid of a neighbourhood that is socially a bit rougher around the edges, De Mare might suit you. If you are looking for a close-knit community or a lot of peace and quiet in the evenings, honesty is required: that is not a given here. For families, the score on education (7.7) is a plus, with primary schools nearby. Would you rather consider buying? Then check out the supply of homes for sale in De Mare, because with a WOZ value of €284,000, the entry level is lower than in many other Alkmaar neighbourhoods.
Searching for rental properties in De Mare and surrounding area
Via Buurtje.nl you compare the current rental supply in De Mare with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you know what to expect before planning a viewing. Supply in the private sector is limited, so it pays to also look at the broader supply in Alkmaar. Comparable neighbourhoods to keep an eye on are Huiswaard, which shows similarities in price range and atmosphere, and the green Oudorp for those seeking more peace and quiet. Overdie is also worth a look if renting an apartment in De Mare does not work out.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental property in De Mare?
In the free sector, the average rent in De Mare over the past year was €1,064 per month, with a range of €695 to €1,500. This excludes social housing. The supply in the free sector is limited: only five properties were rented out in twelve months.
Is De Mare a safe neighbourhood to rent a house?
Residents rate safety in De Mare at 7.0 out of 10. Several residents mention nuisance from young people as a point of attention, including noise pollution, litter, and occasional drug waste on the street. The neighbourhood is not unsafe, but it is wise to carefully consider which part of De Mare you will live in beforehand.
How long is the waiting time for a social rental property in De Mare?
Approximately 31% of homes in De Mare are owned by housing corporations, which is relatively high. However, waiting times for social housing in the Alkmaar region can run up to several years. For current waiting times, you can contact housing corporations such as Woonwaard. A rental property in the free sector is available more quickly, but more expensive.
Are there good schools near De Mare?
Yes, residents rate education in De Mare at 7.7 out of 10. There are several primary schools in the neighbourhood, including schools on the edge of De Horn and 't Rak. For secondary education, there are various options elsewhere in Alkmaar, easily accessible by bike or bus.
How is the accessibility when renting a property in De Mare?
Accessibility scores an 8.0 from residents. The centre of Alkmaar is about a twenty-minute bike ride away. Bus lines connect De Mare to Alkmaar station and the rest of the city. By car, the A9 is easily accessible. Amenities such as supermarkets and shops are within walking distance at De Mare shopping centre.
It's every man for himself, no cleaning up, just making a mess, not looking out for each other or taking each other into consideration.
Auto-translated to English by AIAll facilities in the neighbourhood, nice neighbours, only shame about the youth causing unrest. And that the youth don't clean up their mess, so very unhygienic in the neighbourhood. Cleaning up a bit works wonders.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 43 years. Since the completion. It used to be a cosy, friendly neighbourhood. Now you could lie dead in your house and no one would notice. I'm from Amsterdam and I'm not used to this. Here it's every man for himself and God for us all.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice neighbours, good contact. Nice by the water. Only the youth is less. Breaking things, noise nuisance, drug bags on the ground (while walking the dog), setting off fireworks, teasing the dog, not cleaning up mess. Green a colourful verge with many poisonous plants for animals and people. Many social housing homes very damp, lots of mould, cracks in the walls, not insulated. Drains always blocked.
Auto-translated to English by AIthis neighbourhood is at the end of a dead-end street that opens into a park. the park has sports fields, nature trails, and horses and sheep roam. it borders a lake where you can skate in winter and swim in summer. the centre of Alkmaar is a 20-minute bike ride away. there are plenty of public transport lines to the central station, the centre, and shopping centre de Mare. Shopping centre de Mare is 1.5 km away with many shops for daily groceries but also for extensive shopping. this neighbourhood is the ideal neighbourhood to raise your children
Auto-translated to English by AIScandalously deteriorated in the 40 years I've lived here.
Auto-translated to English by AINot a pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Lots of "special" tenants with mental health care, Brijder Stichting, TBS, alcohol and drug users. I only feel safe when I'm inside my home. The housing association does nothing about the noise and smell nuisance. For 15 years I've regularly had the smell of weed in my home. A mentally disturbed neighbour who makes noise and has threatened me several times, at least one death threat. Cars parked outside the lines, blocking the road to my home. But now the municipality has placed extra concrete bollards, which helps. Neighbours who think the law and rules don't apply to them and then complain about my garden. A noisy, small child upstairs who screams and yells constantly, and is generally unruly, with the mother screaming back. The homes are so poorly soundproofed that I can hear my neighbour sneeze. Unfortunately, I cannot move.
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of noise nuisance from neighbours and festivals or funfair in the neighbourhood
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