Rental homes in De Schooten, Den Helder

Renting in De Schooten: limited private sector, stable prices

De Schooten is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm. Of the more than 4,800 homes, 63% are rented out, and the vast majority of these, around 60%, are owned by a housing association. This means the private sector is limited here. Over the past twelve months, only 9 private sector homes were rented, with an average rent of €1,063 per month and an average size of 73 m². The range ran from €595 to €1,495 per month. These are annual averages for the private sector, excluding social housing. For current rents and available supply, see the overview at the top of this page.

The WOZ value in De Schooten is €224,000, almost equal to the municipal average of €223,000 for Den Helder. The income level, at €31,700, is slightly below the municipal average of €33,700. If you are considering buying instead of renting, you can also look at homes for sale in De Schooten, although supply there is more limited given the high proportion of rental properties.

De Schooten from the inside: quiet, clean and surprisingly cosy

De Schooten has a reputation that you might not expect from the outside. On the neighbourhood page for De Schooten, the resident average is 9.9 out of 10, based on reviews from people who actually live there. Safety, accessibility, community and facilities all score a perfect 10. These are high marks, even for a neighbourhood that does not particularly stand out on the map of Den Helder at first glance.

Resident Jacoba describes the neighbourhood as "friendly" and "clean", with a "good range of shops" and a cosy atmosphere. Another resident is even more concise: simply "top". This matches what you notice in the neighbourhood itself. De Schooten has a quiet, well-maintained appearance. Greenery scores 9.5, meaning there is room for improvement, but the neighbourhood certainly does not feel overly built-up. Facilities are in order, with shops and services within easy reach, which is an important plus for the large group of over-65s in the neighbourhood (more than a third of all residents).

The neighbourhood consists of several sub-areas, each with its own character. For example, Schooten-Centrum has a more central profile, while sub-areas like Walvisvaarderbuurt and Zeeloodsenbuurt have a more residential feel. Marina is also worth exploring if you are looking for a rental home with a slightly different location. The accessibility of the neighbourhood is rated as excellent by residents, which is logical given its location within Den Helder. More resident reviews and detailed neighbourhood data can be found on the page for De Schooten. For municipal information about permits, parking or facilities, the municipality of Den Helder refers to its own website.

For whom is renting in De Schooten a good choice, and for whom not?

De Schooten suits people who appreciate peace, familiarity and good basic facilities. The neighbourhood attracts many elderly people and single-person households, and you notice that in the atmosphere. Renting in De Schooten is less obvious if you are a young family looking for a lively environment with many peers. If you specifically want to rent an apartment in De Schooten in the private sector, you must take into account limited supply. If you are looking for more dynamism or a larger supply of rental homes in Den Helder, it is also worth looking at neighbourhoods like Stad binnen de Linie-West or Nieuw Den Helder-Oost.

Find current rental supply in De Schooten

At the top of this page you will see the current supply of rental homes in De Schooten, including filters on price, size and energy label. Buurtje.nl combines this with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you compare not only a home but also the area. Want to search more broadly? Then view all rental homes in Den Helder or explore adjacent neighbourhoods like Het Koegras or Landmetersbuurt.