Rental homes in Heemstede-Centrum, Heemstede

What does a rental property cost in Heemstede-Centrum?

Heemstede-Centrum is a neighbourhood where owner-occupancy dominates: 66% of the more than 11,185 homes are owner-occupied, and only 33% are rental properties. Of that rental share, 20% is social housing and 13% is private or commercial rental. The free-sector rental market is therefore relatively small, which translates into firm prices. Over the past twelve months, 111 homes in the free sector have been rented out at an average rent of €2,427 per month, with a range of €325 to €4,800. The average floor area was 106 m². This makes renting in Heemstede-Centrum more expensive than in many surrounding areas, but it matches the high average WOZ value of €684,000, slightly above the municipal average of €677,000. At the top of this page you will always find the current daily price and the current supply.

Green, central and close to everything: how residents experience Heemstede-Centrum

Residents of the Heemstede-Centrum neighbourhood give their area an 8.6 on Buurtje.nl, and that score is no coincidence. Striking is the perfect 10 for accessibility. You notice that immediately when you live there: Heemstede-Aerdenhout station is within cycling distance, the A5 and A9 are quickly reachable, and Schiphol is a quarter of an hour's drive away. Resident Louise sums it up succinctly: "You're close to everything, a day at the beach is no problem, you're at Schiphol in no time for a holiday, a day out sailing, just do it, perfect." That combination of accessibility and village tranquillity makes the neighbourhood special.

The Raadhuisstraat and surrounding area form the beating heart, with specialist shops, terraces and a weekly market. In the Centre you can walk straight into the shops, while a few streets away in the Old Village and the Indische buurt you are already in a quieter, greener environment. Merel Camatti, another resident, calls it a "lovely, green, child-friendly neighbourhood" where you "live very centrally in a green environment". That greenery is no exaggeration: the Groenendaalse Bos is literally around the corner, and the dunes of the Kennemerduinen are within cycling distance.

The neighbourhood scores a 9.0 for education, which fits the profile: 55% of residents are highly educated and the average income is €56,700. There are relatively many over-65s (6,780, the largest age group), but families with children also feel at home, given the good schools and the safe atmosphere (8.3 for safety). The areas around the Zandvoortselaan and Berkenrode and the Heemsteedse Dreef and Schildersbuurt are popular among families wanting more space. What you should know: the sense of community scores the lowest at 7.7. Heemstede-Centrum is not a neighbourhood where everyone pops round for coffee; it is rather polite and distant. That fits the character of the village.

Renting in Heemstede-Centrum: for whom it is and is not affordable

With an average free-sector rent of €2,427 per month, a rental home in Heemstede-Centrum is mainly for dual-income couples, expats and professionals with above-average incomes. First-time buyers and single people on a modal salary can hardly get a foothold in the free sector. The social rental sector (20% social housing) has long waiting lists, making it difficult for lower incomes. Families who want to live here but find the rents too high can look at owner-occupied homes in Heemstede-Centrum. For those seeking slightly more affordability within the municipality of Heemstede, it is wise to also explore the supply in Heemstede-Zuid or the neighbourhood west of the railway line.

Searching for rental properties in and around Heemstede-Centrum

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply of properties in Heemstede-Centrum, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics so that you can not only rent a home but also know what to expect from the area. Use the filters at the top to search by price, floor area or energy label. Want to broaden your search? Then also check the municipality-wide rental supply in Heemstede. More information about permits and municipal regulations can be found on the website of the municipality of Heemstede.