Rental homes in Hof van Delft, Delft

What does a rental property cost in Hof van Delft?

Hof van Delft is a neighbourhood where renting and buying are fairly balanced: 53% of the more than 6,100 homes are rental properties, of which 31% are owned by housing associations and 22% by other landlords. That ratio sounds favourable, but in practice, the supply in the private sector is limited. Over the past twelve months, only 31 homes were rented out in the private sector, at an average rent of €1,952 per month. The range runs from €845 to €4,000 per month, with an average floor area of 90 m². That is substantial, especially considering that the average disposable income here is €36,000 per year. Moreover, the WOZ value in Hof van Delft (€368,000) is well above the Delft average of €322,000, which partly explains the higher rents. At the top of this page you will find the current daily prices and the current supply, because the market moves quickly.

Friendly neighbours, dog poo and a tight housing market: the real Hof van Delft

Residents of Hof van Delft give their neighbourhood a 7.6 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl. That figure hides a wide spread in experiences. Safety, accessibility and education all score 8.2, while beauty (6.2) and housing (6.8) lag behind. Those figures are directly reflected in what residents write. Annemoon, who has lived there for twenty years, says: "The neighbours are friendly and everything is within easy cycling distance." At the same time, she touches on a sensitive point: she would like to find her own place with her boyfriend, but "you can't get a home here." That shortage of available rental homes is something you need to take into account as a home seeker.

The atmosphere varies by neighbourhood. In the green Agnetaparkbuurt it is quiet and leafy, while the Westeindebuurt lies closer to the city centre and is livelier. The Ministersbuurt-Oost and Olofsbuurt have a mix of students and families, which creates varying dynamics. Not everyone is equally enthusiastic about the mutual involvement. Jacqueline gives the neighbourhood a 4.2 and writes: "People live alongside each other. Dog poo everywhere, owners don't clean up anything." She also complains about cyclists racing three or four abreast on the cycle path, especially schoolchildren. You recognise that picture if you walk near the Christiaan Huygensweg around school time.

Yet the community score is remarkably high at 8.0. Eva sums it up succinctly: "Good neighbourhood. I get along with most people." The facilities score 7.8, and that is right: along the Papsouwselaan and towards the Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis you will find supermarkets, GPs and a pharmacy. Delft Station is within cycling distance, and via the Westlandseweg you are quickly on the A4. You can read more details about resident experiences and neighbourhood statistics on the neighbourhood page of Hof van Delft. The municipality of Delft is also investing in greening and play areas, although according to some residents there is still plenty of work to be done.

Renting in Hof van Delft: for whom and for whom not?

With nearly 3,300 residents aged between 15 and 25 and 48% highly educated, Hof van Delft is popular among students and young professionals who study or work in Delft. The large number of single-person households (4,905) confirms that picture. If you want to rent an apartment in Hof van Delft, expect considerable competition and rents that are steep for starters. For families with children, the neighbourhood is fine in terms of schools and safety, but the limited play facilities and dog poo complaints are a downside. If you are looking for more space or a lower price, then renting a home in Tanthof-West or Voordijkshoorn is worth considering. And if you prefer to buy: also check the supply of homes for sale in Hof van Delft.

Searching for rental properties in and around Hof van Delft

Via Buurtje.nl you can compare rental properties in Hof van Delft by price, floor area and energy label, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data. The supply changes daily, so check the overview at the top regularly. If you don't find anything directly here, also look at the broader supply in Delft or in adjacent neighbourhoods such as the Binnenstad and Vrijenban.