Rental homes in Laakhaven-West, Den Haag

Rental prices and market figures for Laakhaven-West, The Hague

Laakhaven-West is a neighbourhood where almost everyone rents: 89% of the housing stock is rental housing, only 11% is owner-occupied. Of those rental properties, 43% are owned by housing associations (social housing) and 47% by other landlords (private sector and private landlords). This makes the neighbourhood interesting for both social tenants and those looking in the private sector.

In the private sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,217 per month, with a range from €310 to €2,225. With an average floor area of 44 m², this works out to about €27.66 per m². This relatively small floor area says a lot about the type of housing: it mainly concerns compact apartments, often studios and two-room apartments. The WOZ value in Laakhaven-West is €227,000, slightly below the district average of €235,000 for Laakkwartier and Spoorwijk and significantly lower than The Hague's average of €354,000. The average income of €29,800 is just above the district level (€27,900), but well below the municipal average of €38,600. Always check the current daily prices and current supply at the top of this page, because the rental market in this part of The Hague moves quickly.

Living in Laakhaven-West: new construction on the water

Laakhaven-West is one of the most changed neighbourhoods in The Hague. Where until the beginning of this century there were harbour areas and industrial estates along the Laakkanaal and the Neherkade, now there are modern residential blocks and apartment towers. Think of the striking high-rise around the Calandstraat and the Calandplein, with apartments that from the top floors offer views of the skyline towards the city centre and Scheveningen. The architecture is sleek and contemporary, with lots of glass and concrete. It is not a neighbourhood with historic facades or cosy canals, but an urban, business-like environment that suits the target group living here: mainly young professionals and starters.

With 7,170 inhabitants and a vast majority of single-person households (2,650 out of approximately 3,800 households), Laakhaven-West has a clear profile. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (3,020 residents). Only 22% of residents are married. In short, it is a neighbourhood of single people and couples without children, which also explains why the homes are on average so compact.

Facilities in and around Laakhaven-West

For daily groceries, you can go to Jumbo and Lidl in the immediate vicinity of the Laakhaven area, or you can walk in a few minutes to the Hobbemastraat in Laakkwartier-Oost for more shops and eateries. For a larger range of shops, The Hague city centre is within cycling distance. Along the Neherkade and the Zieken you will find various restaurants and cafés, from Surinamese to Turkish. Primary schools are available in the adjacent neighbourhoods, including in Spoorwijk. For secondary education and childcare, you rely on the wider district. Sports facilities are limited in the neighbourhood itself, but the Zuiderpark (within cycling distance via Spoorwijk) offers plenty of space for running, football and recreation. The municipality of The Hague has been investing for years in the redevelopment of the Laakhaven area, including public space and green facilities along the water.

Accessibility: centrally located, well connected

One of the strongest points of Laakhaven-West is its location. Den Haag HS station is less than a ten-minute walk away. From there, you can travel to Den Haag Centraal in ten minutes, to Rotterdam Centraal in half an hour, and to Schiphol in three-quarters of an hour. Tram lines on the Neherkade and Rijswijkseweg take you quickly to the city centre and Scheveningen. By car, via the Neherkade and Binckhorstlaan, you are on the A12 towards Utrecht or the A4 towards Amsterdam within minutes. Cycling to the Binnenhof or the Haagse Markt takes about ten minutes. Parking is a point of attention: in large parts of Laakhaven-West, paid parking applies or you need a permit, and the pressure on parking spaces is high due to densification.

What do residents think of Laakhaven-West?

Residents particularly appreciate the central location and the proximity of Station HS. "Everything is close by, you are in the city centre or on the train to Rotterdam in no time," writes a resident on the neighbourhood page of Laakhaven-West. Recurring criticisms are the limited green spaces, noise pollution from traffic on the Neherkade and the lack of a real neighbourhood feel. It is a neighbourhood where you can live well, but where you do not necessarily get to know your neighbours. Compared to the adjacent Laakhaven-Oost, the atmosphere is similar, although the eastern part has slightly more catering establishments around the Laakhaven square. Neighbourhoods such as Laakkwartier-West and Noordpolderbuurt have a more traditional The Hague character with pre-war homes and a tighter neighbourhood life, but are comparable in terms of private sector rents.

Does a rental property in Laakhaven-West suit you?

Are you a starter or young professional looking for a compact apartment to rent in Laakhaven-West with good public transport connections? Then this neighbourhood is a logical choice. The private sector rents are steep for the floor area you get, but lower than in popular districts such as Belgisch Park or Benoordenhout. For families with children, the supply is limited: most rental homes are small and there is little outdoor space. If you are looking for more square metres, also check the supply of owner-occupied homes in Laakhaven-West. If you want a social rental home, register with a housing association such as Staedion or Haag Wonen. Keep in mind long waiting lists. Respond quickly to available rental properties: the rental time in this segment is short. Always have your documents (income statement, employer's statement, ID) ready.

What residents say about renting in Laakhaven-West

On the neighbourhood page of Laakhaven-West, there are resident reviews with scores on, among other things, safety, facilities, accessibility and atmosphere. Accessibility usually scores the highest, while green spaces and neighbourhood feel receive the lowest scores. "It is functional living, not cosy living," a resident sums it up. Do you want to read all the reviews and see the overall score? Then go to the reviews and neighbourhood data of Laakhaven-West. Those experiences from real residents help you better assess whether this neighbourhood suits you than any property advertisement.

Compare rental properties in and around Laakhaven-West

Laakhaven-West is not the only option in this part of The Hague. The neighbouring Laakhaven-Oost has a similar housing supply with slightly more variation in floor area. In Spoorwijk, you will find more family homes and a lower price level, but less new construction. Do you want to search more broadly? Then check the overview of rental properties in Laakkwartier and Spoorwijk or the full supply of properties for rent in The Hague. Buurtje.nl combines current property supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data, so you can not only rent a property but also choose the right neighbourhood.