Rental homes in Lent, Nijmegen
Check the current rental property offerings in Lent and discover if this popular new-build neighbourhood in Nijmegen suits you.
Rental prices and market figures in Lent, Nijmegen
Of the more than 5,235 homes in Lent, 37% are rental properties. The majority of these are social housing: around 29% of all homes are owned by a housing association, while about 8% are offered by other landlords. This means the private rental market in Lent is relatively small, and supply quickly disappears. In the private sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,616 per month, with a range from €748 to €3,750. With an average floor area of 108 m², this works out to about €15 per square metre. 78 homes were rented out in that period. The average WOZ value in Lent is €461,000, slightly lower than the district average of Nijmegen-Noord (€473,000), but significantly higher than the municipal average of Nijmegen (€362,000). Renting in Lent is therefore more expensive than in many other Nijmegen neighbourhoods, but comparable to the rest of Nijmegen-Noord. See the top of this page for current daily prices and available supply.
Living in Lent: new-build along the Waal
In twenty years, Lent has transformed from a quiet Waal village into a fully-fledged Nijmegen residential neighbourhood. The old village heart around Dorpsstraat and the Sint-Lambertuskerk still exists, but around it, much new-build has arisen: terraced houses, semi-detached homes and apartments from the period 2005-2020. Lentse Warande, the Laauwik area and the zone towards the Waalbrug are the best-known new-build parts. This gives the neighbourhood a modern, sleek character, with wide streets, young planting and play areas between the blocks. Residents often describe Lent as quiet and child-friendly. Resident Juul (8.4/10) wrote: "A nice, child-friendly and cosy neighbourhood." At the same time, social cohesion is not equally strong everywhere. Another resident (E, 8.0/10) notes: "The neighbourhood is clean and tidy. Little nuisance. I don't know my neighbours and there are no neighbourhood parties." That fits the profile of a new-build neighbourhood where many people have moved in at the same time but have not yet formed long-standing bonds.
Facilities in Lent
Lent has several primary schools, including De Verwondering and De Oversteek, both of which score well with parents. The education sub-score from residents is therefore 9.0. Daily shopping can be done at Jumbo or Albert Heijn in the Lentse Poort shopping centre on Visveldsestraat. There you will also find a pharmacy, GP practice, hairdresser and a few eateries. For more extensive shopping or dining, you cycle to the centre of Nijmegen. For sports, there are facilities at sports park De Biezem (football, tennis) and Bastion, the city island in the Spiegelwaal that is popular for walking and swimming in summer. Lentse Bos, also known as Park Lingezegen, is within walking distance to the north and offers kilometres of walking and cycling paths.
Accessibility from Lent
The accessibility score from residents is 9.2, the highest of all categories, and rightly so. By bike, you are in the city centre in ten minutes via the Snelbinder or the Oversteek. Bus line 331 and various city lines stop in Lent and take you to Nijmegen station. By car, via the N325 and A325, you quickly reach the A15 and A73. One caveat: resident Netty (6.1/10) warns that the N325 has become much busier in recent years and that there is noise nuisance for homes directly adjacent to it. Parking is free in most of Lent, without a permit system, although it can be busy in the newer parts around Lentse Poort in the evenings. Read more resident experiences on the neighbourhood page of Lent.
Compared to neighbouring areas in Nijmegen-Noord, Lent is the most urban part. Oosterhout has a more village-like character with more space, while Ressen is still under development. Those who prefer to live in the city centre can look at the supply in the centre or the sought-after Nijmegen-Oost.
Is Lent right for you as a tenant?
The largest group of residents is 25 to 45 years old, and with 2,670 households with children, Lent is clearly a family neighbourhood. If you are looking for a rental home with space for a family, Lent is a logical choice. Starters and singles can also find apartments for rent here, but must take into account private sector prices. Renting an apartment in Lent quickly costs around €1,100 to €1,400 for a two-bedroom home. If you want to qualify for social housing, register with housing association Talis or the Gemeenschap via the website of the municipality of Nijmegen. Waiting lists are long; expect several years. Tip: prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) in advance, because available rental homes in Lent go quickly. Are you also considering buying? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Lent as an alternative.
What residents say about Lent
Lent scores 7.5 out of 10 based on 5 resident reviews. The highest sub-scores are accessibility (9.2) and education (9.0). Lower scores are community feeling (6.4) and beauty (6.4), which fits a new-build neighbourhood that still needs to gain identity. Resident Jesajah (7.5/10) sums it up succinctly: "The neighbourhood is very pleasant to live in because of enough facilities and the children have enough space to play outside." Curious about all experiences? Read the full reviews on the page of Lent.
Compare rental homes in Lent with surrounding neighbourhoods
Unsure between Lent and another neighbourhood in Nijmegen-Noord? In Oosterhout you often find slightly lower rents and a more village-like feel, while Ressen, as the newest expansion, still has limited supply. If you are looking for more urban buzz, Nijmegen-Oud-West is an option with more dining and a different type of home. The complete supply for rent in Nijmegen-Noord or broader in the municipality of Nijmegen can also be found on Buurtje.nl, where you can compare neighbourhood scores, reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lent, Nijmegen?
The average rent in the free sector in Lent is €1,616 per month, with a range from €748 to €3,750. This works out to about €15 per m² for an average area of 108 m². Social housing through housing associations is considerably cheaper, but has long waiting lists.
Are there social housing units in Lent?
Yes, approximately 29% of all homes in Lent are owned by housing associations, mainly Talis. You can register via WoningNet regio Nijmegen. Waiting times for social housing in Nijmegen can be several years, so early registration is recommended.
What is it like to live in Lent?
Lent is a predominantly modern new-build neighbourhood with a quiet and family-friendly character. Residents rate the neighbourhood 7.5 out of 10. Accessibility and education score the highest. Community spirit is a point of attention: residents do not always know their neighbours, but appreciate the peace and proximity to green spaces and the city centre.
Is Lent suitable for families with children?
Lent is very much a family neighbourhood. The largest group of households (2,670) consists of families with children. There are several primary schools, ample playgrounds, and the Lentse Bos within walking distance. Residents rate education 9.0 out of 10.
How accessible is Lent?
Lent scores 9.2 on accessibility. By bike, you can reach the centre of Nijmegen in about 10 minutes via the Snelbinder or the Oversteek. Several bus lines stop in the neighbourhood. By car, the A15 and A73 are easily accessible via the N325. Parking is largely free.
What amenities are there in Lent?
In shopping centre Lentse Poort you will find a Jumbo, Albert Heijn, pharmacy and GP. There are several primary schools, sports park De Biezem for football and tennis, and the Lentse Bos and Spiegelwaal for recreation. For more extensive shopping or dining, you cycle to Nijmegen city centre.
How quickly are rental homes let in Lent?
Renting a home in Lent requires speed. In the past twelve months, 78 homes were rented out in the free sector. Due to limited supply and the popularity of the neighbourhood, rental homes go quickly. Make sure your documents are ready and respond immediately when something becomes available.
Quiet and friendly. Privacy. Help where needed.
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up here and had a good experience. I attended a good primary school. There are even several. For example, my brother went to a different primary school because that education was better for him. I live about a 10-minute bike ride from Nijmegen city centre, which is ideal. I am very enthusiastic about Lent and might even return there after my student days, which I will have soon.
Auto-translated to English by AIBoring but quiet.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is very pleasant to live in due to plenty of amenities and the children have enough space to play outdoors.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is clean and tidy. Little nuisance. I don't know my neighbours and there are no neighbourhood parties. I don't mind that. Sometimes there's bickering in the neighbourhood about very small things. That's annoying. Otherwise very positive! There's a forest within walking distance and supermarket and city within cycling distance. Enough schools in Nijmegen. Everything nice and close.
Auto-translated to English by AII am very happy that I have a nice social housing home in this day and age. But the neighbourhood is right next to the N325, which has become many times busier over the past 10 years. No one sticks to the 50 km/h limit and the road surface is poor, so unfortunately there is a lot of noise pollution. The municipality does nothing about it; social housing is at the bottom of the list, I believe. Furthermore, unfortunately a lot of rubbish is thrown onto the street. From the cars that race past, but also because there is no proper facility for residual waste and plastic, which is collected once every 2 weeks and is often put out far too early, so birds and other vermin tear everything open. Nijmegen and Lent have grown enormously in terms of housing facilities. Very nice, because there is a housing shortage, but the extreme differences between social housing policy and enormous luxury villa policy are unfortunately very large, and that does make you feel like a second-class citizen, unfortunately.
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