Rental homes in Duin Zuid, Almere

Rental prices and market figures for Duin Zuid, Almere

Duin Zuid is a neighbourhood where renting and buying are fairly balanced: 53% of the housing stock of 941 homes is in the rental sector, 47% is owner-occupied. Of those rental homes, 23% are owned by a housing association (social housing), while 30% belong to other landlords, i.e. the private sector. This ratio is useful information if you are looking for a rental home: social housing is certainly present here, but the largest part of the rental market consists of private sector homes.

In the private sector (excluding social housing), ten homes were rented out in Duin Zuid over the past twelve months. The average rent was €2,822 per month, with a range of €2,350 to €3,750 per month. With an average area of 102 m², this works out at approximately €27.70 per m². That is steeply priced. By comparison, the average WOZ value in Duin Zuid is €503,000, slightly below the district average for Duin (€523,000), but significantly above the Almere average of €363,000. The average income in Duin Zuid, at €52,600, is also clearly above the municipal average of €38,200, which puts the higher rents into context. For current rental prices and available supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Duin Zuid, Almere

Duin Zuid is part of the district Duin, one of the newer parts of Almere. The neighbourhood has a green, quiet character that clearly differs from the more urban parts of the city. The name is no coincidence, referring to the dune-like landscape: the neighbourhood was laid out with attention to green structures, water features and spacious layout. The housing mainly consists of detached homes, semi-detached homes and larger terraced houses, supplemented by a limited number of apartments. Most homes date from the 1990s and early 2000s, which is reflected in the architecture: spacious plots, lots of glass and light facades.

The neighbourhood attracts relatively many residents in the 25 to 45 age group (the largest group with 670 people), followed by 45 to 65-year-olds. There are also families with children: the under-15 age group has 340 residents. At the same time, single-person households are the most common household type (355 households), indicating that Duin Zuid also attracts single people, possibly partly due to the relatively high incomes and the quiet living environment.

Facilities in Duin Zuid

For daily shopping, residents rely on nearby shopping centres in the Almere Buiten area, including an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo within a short drive. Duin Zuid itself does not have a large shopping centre, but that is not a problem for most residents: car or bike quickly takes you to the facilities. For children, primary schools are accessible in the immediate vicinity of the Duin district. For sports, the neighbourhood benefits from the proximity of the Almeerderhout, a large forest and recreation area right on the edge of the district, popular with runners, cyclists and walkers. The De Meergolf swimming pool in Almere Buiten is also within easy reach.

Accessibility of Duin Zuid

By car, Duin Zuid is well connected via the A6, which links Almere with Amsterdam (approximately 30 minutes) and Lelystad. Almere Buiten station is a few minutes' cycle or drive away and offers direct intercity connections to Amsterdam Central and Utrecht. From that station, you can be in Amsterdam in about 25 minutes. Several bus routes connect Duin Zuid with the centre of Almere and other districts. Cycling is a logical choice in Almere anyway: the city has an excellent cycle path network and from Duin Zuid you can reach the centre of Almere Buiten in a quarter of an hour. Parking is generally not a problem in this neighbourhood; most homes have a driveway or garage and there is no paid parking in public spaces.

Residents of Duin Zuid appreciate the peace, space and green surroundings. On the neighbourhood page for Duin Zuid you can read residents' experiences, including one resident who writes: "It's wonderfully quiet here, you have all the space and yet you're on the motorway in no time by car." A recurring point of attention in reviews is the limited walking distance to shops and restaurants: those without a car notice that Duin Zuid requires a bit more effort for daily shopping.

If you compare Duin Zuid with the other neighbourhood in the same district, Duin Noord offers a similarly quiet living environment, but possibly with slightly different housing typologies and its own dynamic. It pays to compare both neighbourhoods if you are considering looking for a rental home in this part of Almere.

Is a rental home in Duin Zuid right for you?

Duin Zuid is interesting for tenants who are looking for space, peace and greenery and are willing to pay a higher rent for it. Private sector rents, averaging €2,822 per month, are clearly at the upper end of the Almere market. This makes renting a home in Duin Zuid less accessible for starters with a limited budget. Those considering social housing would be wise to register with Ymere or Goede Stede, the housing associations active in Almere, but to allow for waiting lists. For starters or people with a smaller budget, it may be worth also looking at rental homes elsewhere in Almere, where the supply is broader and sometimes more affordable. If you are considering buying, also check the supply of homes for sale in Duin Zuid: with an average WOZ value of €503,000, that is a serious investment, but certainly worth considering for the right buyer. Tenants who want to act quickly: the supply of rental homes in Duin Zuid is limited (ten transactions in the past year), so respond quickly when something becomes available to rent in Duin Zuid.

What residents say about Duin Zuid

Residents of Duin Zuid are generally positive about the living environment. The green layout, the space and the relative quiet are most often mentioned as plus points. One resident describes the atmosphere as follows: "Duin Zuid feels like a village within the city, quiet and clear, but with all Almere's facilities within cycling distance." Critical notes mainly concern the distance to shops and the lack of lively restaurants in the neighbourhood itself. The labour participation rate, at 70%, is above the municipal average and 38% of residents have a high level of education, contributing to a stable, engaged neighbourhood community. View all reviews and neighbourhood scores on the neighbourhood page for Duin Zuid.

Compare rental homes in and around Duin Zuid

Are you looking for an apartment to rent in Duin Zuid or want to know how this neighbourhood compares to the rest of Almere? Besides Duin Noord, districts such as De Hoven and De Meenten are also popular among tenants looking for space and greenery, but sometimes at lower rents. For a more urban alternative with more restaurants and shops within walking distance, you can look at Centrum Almere Haven. A full overview of available rental homes in the district can be found on the page for rental homes in Duin. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and district data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also know for sure whether the neighbourhood suits you. Want to know more about living in Almere in general? The municipality provides information about districts and facilities via almere.nl.