Rental homes in Europawijk, Haarlem

What does a rental property cost in Europawijk? Significantly cheaper than average in Haarlem

Europawijk is one of the most affordable neighbourhoods in Haarlem when it comes to property value. The average WOZ value here is €319,000, while the Haarlem average is €480,000. That difference is also noticeable in the rental market. In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,589 per month, with a range of €650 to €2,685. This is based on 35 rented properties in the free sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), with an average floor area of 87 m². Want to know what is available today? Check the current overview at the top of this page for daily prices and the number of properties currently for rent.

The high proportion of rental properties makes Europawijk stand out within Haarlem: as much as 64% of the more than 5,000 properties are rental properties. Almost half of these (49%) are owned by housing associations, meaning a large part of the neighbourhood consists of social housing. The remaining 15% falls under private and other landlords. So supply in the free sector remains relatively limited, and renting an apartment in Europawijk requires quick action when something becomes available. The average income in the neighbourhood is €31,800, well below the Haarlem average of €42,900, confirming the picture of an accessible but modest neighbourhood.

Europawijk: good amenities, but litter on the streets

Residents of Europawijk give their neighbourhood an average score of 7.0 on Buurtje.nl. That sounds reasonable, but behind that score are significant outliers. Accessibility scores a 9.0 and amenities also a 9.0. That makes sense: the neighbourhood is close to the A200 and Haarlem Spaarnwoude train station, and there are several supermarkets, schools and GPs within walking distance. Education gets an 8.0, partly thanks to the primary schools in neighbourhoods like de Kruidenbuurt and Schoolenaer. Community spirit is rated 8.0, fitting the image of a neighbourhood where many people know each other.

But there are also clear pain points. Resident Joko gives the neighbourhood a 6.2 and writes: "The neighbourhood is dirty, rubbish everywhere. Despite there being very nice people who really try, there are a majority who throw everything on the street." That experience is reflected in the sub-scores: cleanliness gets only a 3.5 and housing a 4.5. The public space in parts of the neighbourhood, particularly around Stedenbuurt-oost and the west side of Stedenbuurt, looks neglected in some places. The municipality of Haarlem is working on improving the living environment, but residents still see too little of that in practice.

Green space in the neighbourhood scores a 7.5. There are parks and playgrounds, and the Romolenpolder-west offers a bit more space and greenery on the edge of the neighbourhood. Yet Europawijk is not a green oasis. It is a typical post-war expansion neighbourhood with porch flats, terraced houses and some new-build here and there. The atmosphere is down-to-earth and working-class: no trendy coffee shops, but strong mutual involvement among residents who have lived there for years. Read more about daily life in the neighbourhood and view all reviews on the Europawijk neighbourhood page.

Renting in Europawijk: suitable for starters and singles, less so for those seeking space

With 2,655 single-person households, singles form the largest group in Europawijk. That fits the housing supply: many compact apartments and porch flats suitable for starters and singles. The 25 to 45 age group is the largest with 2,845 residents, indicating a mix of young workers and small families. If you are looking for an affordable rental home in Haarlem and value accessibility and amenities more than a well-maintained living environment, then Europawijk is worth considering. If you are looking for space, peace and a neat appearance, the neighbourhood is less suitable. Families wanting more square metres can also look at homes for sale in Europawijk, where the lower WOZ value is an advantage compared to many other Haarlem neighbourhoods.

Searching for rental properties in Europawijk and surrounding area

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental properties in Europawijk, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. You can directly compare properties with the supply in surrounding neighbourhoods. Want to search more broadly? Also check what is for rent in het Houtvaartkwartier, the popular Zijlwegkwartier, or view the full overview of rental properties in Haarlem. This gives you quick insight into where renting a property in Europawijk stands compared to the rest of the city.