Rental homes in Klarendal, Arnhem

What does a rental property cost in Klarendal?

Klarendal is predominantly a rental neighbourhood: as many as 71% of the more than 4,100 homes are rental properties. More than half of these (53%) are owned by housing associations, meaning a large portion of the supply consists of social housing. The remaining 18% is rented out by private landlords and investors. For the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,433 per month, with a range of €520 to €2,150. The average size of those homes was 68 m², so you quickly pay more than €20 per square metre. That is steep for a neighbourhood where the average WOZ value (€274,000) and disposable income (€31,200) are below the Arnhem averages of €323,000 and €35,600 respectively. Anyone wanting an up-to-date picture of what is currently available and at what price can consult the overview at the top of this page.

The owner-occupied market is limited in Klarendal: only 29% of homes are owner-occupied. This partly explains the pressure on the rental market. In the past year, 41 homes were rented out in the free sector, not an overwhelming number for a neighbourhood with more than 7,200 residents. So anyone looking for rental properties in Klarendal needs to act quickly when something becomes available.

Klarendal: working-class neighbourhood with fashion shops and two faces

Klarendal has a reputation that precedes it, and that reputation is not straightforward. On the neighbourhood page of Klarendal, residents rate the neighbourhood 6.9 out of 10. That score tells the story of a neighbourhood in transition. Resident Daniël describes it aptly as a "cosy neighbourhood with an idyllic landscape" that is "both lively and quiet". At the same time, another resident gives the neighbourhood a 3.2 and characterises it briefly as "ghetto". The truth lies somewhere in between, and depends heavily on which part of Klarendal you live in.

The Klarendalseweg, the backbone of the neighbourhood, has developed in recent years into a Fashion Quarter with independent designers, studios and small catering establishments. This gives the streetscape a creative, lively appearance during the day. Resident L describes it as "a lively and very diverse neighbourhood" with a supermarket, bakery, cheese shop and snack bar within walking distance. Facilities score a 7.4 among residents, and education even gets a striking 8.3. But the same resident notes that the atmosphere "feels a bit grimmer in the evening". The safety score of 6.4 confirms that picture. It is densely populated, the streets are narrow, and lighting is not optimal everywhere.

In terms of accessibility, the neighbourhood scores 7.2. Station Velperpoort is a few minutes' bike ride away on the southeast side, and the centre of Arnhem can be reached on foot in ten minutes. The green score (7.2) is mainly due to the proximity of Park Sonsbeek on the west side, one of the most beautiful city parks in the Netherlands. In the northern part you notice this more than in Klarendal-Zuid, which is closer to the centre and has a bit more urban bustle. The area around Sint Janskerkstraat has its own, somewhat quieter dynamic. The beauty score of 6.2 is the lowest sub-score: some streets look a bit neglected, despite the rise of the Fashion Quarter.

Renting in Klarendal: for whom and for whom not?

With 2,630 single-person households and a dominant age group of 25 to 45, Klarendal is a typical neighbourhood for single starters and young professionals. Renting an apartment in Klarendal is attractive if you value proximity to the centre and good public transport connections, and don't mind a neighbourhood that is still very much in development. For families with young children, the high education score is a plus, but the limited safety and beauty scores may be a reason to also look at quieter neighbourhoods like Presikhaaf-Oost. Those who prefer buying rather than renting can find the current supply on the page with owner-occupied homes in Klarendal. Keep in mind that only 19% of households are married: this is not a classic family neighbourhood.

Searching for rental properties in Klarendal and surrounding area

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply in Klarendal, including filters on price, size and energy label. Because the supply in the free sector is limited (41 rentals in a year), it pays to also look at nearby neighbourhoods. Consider, for example, the Spijkerkwartier, which has a similar atmosphere, or the broader supply of rental properties in all of Arnhem. Also the Centre is within walking distance. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Arnhem.