Rental homes in Noorderplassen, Almere

Renting in Noorderplassen: a tight private sector with hefty prices

Noorderplassen is essentially an owner-occupied neighbourhood. Of the 2,819 homes, only 17% are rented out, of which 7% are owned by housing associations and 10% by other landlords. This means the private sector supply is limited. Over the past twelve months, 21 private sector rental homes were let in Noorderplassen, with an average rent of €2,230 per month and a range of €780 to €3,000 per month. The average floor area was 152 m², indicating that these are often spacious family homes, not small apartments. The WOZ value of €547,000 is well above the Almere average of €363,000, which explains the higher rents in the private sector. If you want to know what is currently available, you will find the current supply and the average rent of today at the top of this page.

For those looking for a rental home through a housing association, it is good to know that the housing association stock in Noorderplassen is small. Waiting times for social housing in Almere are long, and Noorderplassen has relatively few housing association homes compared to other neighbourhoods. Anyone considering renting a home in Noorderplassen must be realistic about the supply and the price.

Noorderplassen: watery and quiet, but amenities are another story

Noorderplassen is a neighbourhood centred around water, space and relatively new construction. The neighbourhood was built around the lakes of the same name and has a predominantly quiet character with many single-family homes. The largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old, and households with children form the largest category. That says something about the atmosphere: this is not a bustling city neighbourhood, but a place where people consciously choose peace and space.

On the neighbourhood page of Noorderplassen, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.6 out of 10. That is not a bad score, but neither is it an enthusiastic recommendation. The scores tell a clear story: accessibility scores remarkably high with a 9, and housing (8) and beauty (8) are also rated well. But amenities score a strikingly low 1 out of 10. That is not a typo. Residents indicate that there is little to do in the immediate vicinity: few shops, few restaurants, few daily amenities within walking distance. If you are used to a lively street with a supermarket around the corner, you will be disappointed here.

Accessibility is one of the neighbourhood's strongest points. By car you are quickly on the motorway, and Almere Centrum is also easily accessible by public transport. The neighbourhood is divided into several sub-neighbourhoods, each with its own character. For example, Noorderplassen Oost has a different atmosphere than, say, the supply in Noorderplassen West-Noord or the more southerly Noorderplassen West-Zuid. It pays to look per sub-neighbourhood at what is available, because the supply varies. The community score of 6 suggests that social cohesion exists, but is not outstanding. It is not a neighbourhood where you automatically get to know your neighbours on a terrace; the places for that are lacking.

Looking for space and quiet? Then Noorderplassen fits. Looking for vibrancy? Look elsewhere.

Noorderplassen mainly attracts families and dual-income earners with higher incomes. The average household income of €52,500 is clearly above the Almere average of €38,200, and 42% of residents have a high level of education. Renting an apartment in Noorderplassen is less common than a more spacious single-family home, given the average floor area of 152 m² for recently rented homes. For those who see renting as a temporary step and later want to buy, it is good to take a look at the homes for sale in Noorderplassen. For starters with a smaller budget or people who need urban amenities, renting in Noorderplassen is probably not the best choice. Then look more broadly at rental homes in Almere, because other neighbourhoods offer more choice at lower prices.

Finding rental homes in Noorderplassen: neighbouring areas are also worth a look

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only find a home but also know what you are choosing. Because the supply in Noorderplassen is limited, it pays to also look at nearby neighbourhoods. De Werven, De Hoven and Centrum Almere Haven each offer a different living environment and sometimes more availability. For more information about living and municipal policy, you can also visit the website of the municipality of Almere.