Rental homes in In de Veste, Delft
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Rental prices and market figures for In de Veste, Delft
In de Veste is a pronounced rental neighbourhood: 67% of the approximately 670 homes are rental properties, compared to 32% owner-occupied homes. About 30% of the total housing stock is owned by housing corporations (mainly Stedelink, the former Vestia), while 38% is rented out by other landlords in the private sector. Anyone looking for a rental home in In de Veste should expect substantial prices. The average rent in the private sector over the past year was €2,468 per month, with a range from €917 to €3,750. With an average floor area of 95 m², this works out to about €26 per m². Note: these are prices excluding social housing, which are significantly lower. The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €322,000, equal to the Delft average but well below the average for the Binnenstad district (€408,000). The average income of €39,100 is above the municipal average of €34,700. At the top of this page, you can see the current overview of available rental properties in In de Veste with daily updated prices.
Living in In de Veste, Delft
In de Veste is nestled between the historic canals of Delft city centre and the newer developments towards the station. The neighbourhood takes its name from the former fortifications and has a mixed character: you will find both post-war porch flats and social housing as well as newer apartments along Phoenixstraat and Bastiaansplein. It is a compact, urban neighbourhood without much greenery, but with the charm of canals and the vibrancy of the centre within walking distance.
Amenities within walking distance
Residents greatly appreciate the amenities, which is reflected in the sub-score of 9.8 out of 10. At Bastiaansplein, you will find an Albert Heijn supermarket less than a three-minute walk away. Resident Frank confirms this: "A supermarket less than a 3-minute walk away, neighbours who lend out their deep fryer for New Year's so we could make oliebollen." Along Phoenixstraat and towards the Markt, there are various eateries, shops, and a pharmacy. For education, the neighbourhood scores remarkably high (9.3): the International School Delft and De Horizon primary school are within cycling distance, and the TU Delft campus can be reached within ten minutes. For sports, you can go to the Sportfondsenbad at Koepoortplaats or the TU's sports facilities.
Accessibility from In de Veste
Delft Station is less than a ten-minute walk away, with direct Sprinter and Intercity trains to The Hague (8 minutes), Rotterdam (15 minutes), and Schiphol. Bus routes stop at Westvest and near the station. By car, you can quickly reach the A13 towards Rotterdam or The Hague via Kruithuisweg. Cycling is the norm: the centre can be reached in two minutes, the TU campus in five. Parking is a point of attention. Paid parking applies in the neighbourhood, and permits are limited. Resident Vic also points out traffic annoyances: "Sometimes difficult to see streets from the right, so you don't get priority from others." That is typical of the narrow, busy streets in this part of the city centre.
Residents give In de Veste an average score of 8.3 out of 10 on the neighbourhood page for In de Veste. Safety scores high (8.8), and residents feel at ease. However, there are caveats. Erwinus, who has lived there for twenty years, mentions the noise from older homes and the maintenance by housing association Stedelink as serious drawbacks. The neighbourhood is also not the greenest: with a score of 7.0 for greenery, it is clear that you are living in an urban area. Comparing In de Veste with adjacent neighbourhoods, the Centrum is slightly more expensive and touristy, while Centrum-West has a similar living character but offers a bit more tranquillity. For those looking to broaden their options, the Stationsbuurt is also worth considering due to the new developments around the renovated station.
Is In de Veste right for you as a tenant?
With 535 single-person households and a large group of 25- to 45-year-olds, In de Veste is popular among starters, young professionals, and students who want to live centrally. Renting an apartment in In de Veste is attractive if you value accessibility and amenities, but you pay a price for it. The private sector is not cheap, so prepare your documents in advance and respond quickly to new properties. For social housing, you can register with Stedelink, but expect significant waiting times. If you prefer to buy, you can view the range of homes for sale in In de Veste. Be honest with yourself: if you are sensitive to noise, an older porch flat here might not be the best choice.
What residents say about In de Veste
Based on 4 reviews, In de Veste scores an 8.3 out of 10. The highest sub-scores are for amenities (9.8) and education (9.3), the lowest for greenery (7.0) and sense of community (7.5). Frank sums it up succinctly: "Great neighbourhood! Quiet, nice neighbours, everything nearby. I've never experienced anything strange in this neighbourhood." At the same time, Erwinus warns about noisy homes and poor maintenance by the corporation. Read all reviews and neighbourhood data for In de Veste for a complete picture.
Compare rental properties in In de Veste with surrounding neighbourhoods
If you want to rent a home in In de Veste but also look at what is available for rent in the area, it pays to compare. Centrum-Oost offers a slightly greener environment on the edge of the canals, while Centrum-Noord is closer to TU Delft. Outside the city centre, neighbourhoods such as Hof van Delft and Vrijenban are interesting for those seeking more space and greenery at possibly lower rents. Also check the broader range of rental properties in Delft. Buurtje.nl combines current property listings with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews, and data from over 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that truly suits you. More information about living in Delft can also be found on the website of the municipality of Delft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in In de Veste, Delft?
The average rent in the free sector in In de Veste is €2,468 per month, with a range of €917 to €3,750. With an average area of 95 m², this works out to around €26 per m². Social housing via housing association Stedelink is considerably cheaper, but waiting times are long.
Are there social housing units in In de Veste?
Yes, about 30% of homes in In de Veste are owned by housing associations, mainly Stedelink (formerly Vestia). You can register via Woonnet Haaglanden, but waiting lists for social housing in Delft city centre are long. Expect several years of waiting time for a rental home in this area.
What is it like to live in In de Veste?
Residents give In de Veste an 8.3 out of 10. The neighbourhood scores high on amenities (9.8), safety (8.8) and education (9.3). It is a compact, urban neighbourhood with canals, close to the centre. Downsides are the limited green space and noise from older homes. Resident Frank calls it a "top neighbourhood" where everything is within walking distance.
Is In de Veste suitable for starters and young professionals?
Definitely. With 535 single-person households and a large group of 25- to 45-year-olds, the neighbourhood is popular among starters and young professionals. Its proximity to Delft station, TU Delft and the city centre makes it attractive. However, keep in mind that rents in the free sector are high, averaging €2,468 per month.
How accessible is In de Veste?
Excellent. Delft station is less than a ten-minute walk away, with direct trains to The Hague (8 min), Rotterdam (15 min) and Schiphol. Via the Kruithuisweg you are quickly on the A13. Cycling to TU Delft takes five minutes. Parking is paid and permits are limited.
What amenities are there in In de Veste?
On Bastiaansplein there is an Albert Heijn within walking distance. Along Phoenixstraat and towards the Markt you will find restaurants, shops and a pharmacy. The Sportfondsenbad swimming pool at Koepoortplaats is nearby, and schools such as De Horizon are within cycling distance. Residents rate the amenities 9.8 out of 10.
How quickly are rental homes rented out in In de Veste?
In the past year, 31 homes in the free sector were rented out in In de Veste. Demand is high due to the central location and good accessibility. Renting a home in In de Veste requires speed: make sure you have your income statement and references ready and respond immediately when a home becomes available.
A supermarket less than 3 minutes' walk away, neighbours who lend out their deep fryer for New Year's so we could make oliebollen (if they got some too) and a really pleasant atmosphere in the neighbourhood. It's very central and close to everything in Delft. I never feel like I have to be careful with my belongings here, or that someone might break in, lots of children playing in the street and a parking garage for permit holders a 1-minute walk away.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a nice neighbourhood. Occasionally inconvenient with the rubbish system and taking the glass away, not a huge amount of green, and sometimes difficult to see streets coming from the right so you don't get priority from others.
Auto-translated to English by AIWith 20 years of experience in this neighbourhood, living comfort very much depends on the neighbours, in my case mainly the upstairs neighbours (and the neighbours at the front, the square). The house is very noisy and is poorly maintained by the WB, in this case Stedelink (formerly Vestia). The building construction is poor, including the wooden floor (= my ceiling) which can cause a lot of nuisance. It's an art to explain this properly to your new neighbours because the WB doesn't mention it and doesn't want to do anything about it. The houses from the 1930s mostly don't have double glazing, poor locks and are poorly insulated. For Vesteplein numbers 26 and 30, there is an additional defect if you want to use the shed. The gate at the front was removed long ago (at the spot where the U-stal bicycle shed is now), meaning residents have to walk around to the gate on Gasthuislaan. The rental advertisement says you have a shed, but it's not very practical. Most new residents therefore don't use it. The neighbourhood (at the front) is very noisy, partly due to all the activities: restaurant, café, theatre, U-stal bicycle shed, cinema, "open" and the supply of people and goods and (unannounced) events. When I first moved in, none of this was there; it was built up over the years. If you are sensitive to light and flickering images, it is not advisable to live here (opposite the theatre). Theatre De Veste has many lights (and many windows), a light sign and flickering TV screens on the outside that can be very bright and significantly affect your (night's rest). This also wasn't there at the beginning; the "advertising" increased over time. If you plan to live here, come and have a look during a busy day/evening or during an event. You can then also see how busy it can be outside your door and how many bicycles are parked in front of the door (despite the bicycle shed on the corner) and how much nuisance that causes. It is possible that your home is difficult to enter due to the thick row of bicycles in front of the door. The U-stal bicycle shed also plays a major role in living comfort, as there are employees who do not (want to) take the living environment into account (noise and smoke nuisance) and the nuisance can continue until the middle of the night (closing time of the shed). What also happens regularly, especially at weekends, is drunken passers-by or people hanging around on the square. People sitting on the window frame or staying close to the houses or in the corner where the U-stal bicycle shed is, even in the middle of the night. This can sometimes be perceived as threatening or unsafe. Very striking are the new high rents; significant rents are being charged for new residents. This does not rhyme at all with the overdue maintenance of many homes and facilities such as balconies, sheds, roofs and gutters, drainage, facades, paving, trees, etc. Across the back, new tenants pay, for example, 1375 euros per month. Accessibility is fine as long as you don't come by car. Vesteplein is car-free and parking is only possible in the (underground) car park. Loading and unloading is only allowed under certain conditions. External facilities are also fine; everything you need is nearby within walking distance. Three supermarkets, a chemist, bookshop, clothing stores and various other shops such as Hema, snack bar, cinema, theatre, cafés, restaurants, etc. The neighbourhood is generally clean, can be very quiet but often also extremely busy. Especially the noise, you have to be able to handle that because the houses generally don't have double glazing and constructions that can shield you from it. If you think, because it's already so noisy and loud anyway, that you can party until the middle of the night and cause other disturbances, then please don't come and live here! What the neighbourhood needs is peace and quiet, especially at night. The neighbourhood is already lively enough.
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