Rental homes in Noordoost, Utrecht
View the current rental property listings in Noordoost, Utrecht. Compare prices, read resident reviews, and find a home that suits you.
What does a rental property cost in Noordoost, Utrecht?
Noordoost is one of the more expensive districts of Utrecht. The average WOZ value here is €538,000, well above the Utrecht average of €458,000. This directly translates into rental prices in the free sector. Over the past twelve months, 455 homes were rented out at an average rent of €1,986 per month, with a range of €560 to €4,250. The average floor area is 88 m². These figures exclude social housing and room rentals. Of the more than 18,000 homes in the district, 44% are rental, of which 17% are owned by housing associations and 26% by other landlords. The free sector thus dominates the private rental supply. Want to know what is available today and at what price? Check the current overview at the top of this page.
Village feel with urban edges: how residents experience Noordoost
On Buurtje.nl, residents give Noordoost a 6.8 out of 10, based on 7 reviews. That is not an exceptionally high score, and it matches the nuanced picture that emerges from the experiences. Accessibility scores highest (7.4) and education gets a 7.1, while green spaces (6.3) and the range of shops and amenities (6.4) lag behind. Read all resident reviews and district data on the Noordoost page for the full picture.
What stands out: residents describe very different worlds within the same district. Louise calls Voordorp a "village in the city" where people greet you, children play in the street, and it is car-free and quiet. Tom grew up near Griftpark and remembers neighbourhood parties that made the area close-knit. But Eelco is much more critical: he complains about poorly maintained streets, litter on the pavements, graffiti, and significant nuisance from students, especially around Wittevrouwen and the Vogelenbuurt. He calls the district "too expensive and run-down" and misses diversity in shops and population.
That contrast is recognisable. In the neighbourhoods around Tuindorp, such as Tuinwijk-West and Tuindorp, you find that village-like tranquillity with playgrounds and a shopping centre with a supermarket and chemist. Resident Minoes confirms this: "It is a nice quiet neighbourhood, here and there some green spaces and playgrounds for children." At the same time, she notes that there are only two schools, one of which has a less good reputation. Closer to the city centre, around Lauwerecht and the Staatsliedenbuurt, it is livelier and sometimes messy. Lorenzo appreciates the safety and the mix of people, and that the supermarket and centre are a five-minute bike ride away, but thinks there should be more greenery and bins. That honest mix of cosiness and annoyances makes Noordoost typically Utrecht.
Renting in Noordoost: for whom and for whom not?
With an average rent of nearly €2,000 per month in the free sector, a rental home in Noordoost is mainly affordable for dual-income earners and professionals. The average income in the district (€47,700) and the high education level (68% highly educated) confirm that profile. The large group of 25- to 45-year-olds (nearly 14,000 residents) and the high proportion of single-person households (12,590) show that the district is popular among single professionals and young couples. For families with a smaller budget, the district is difficult, especially in the free sector. Social housing has long waiting times. Considering a home to buy? Check the supply of homes for sale in Noordoost. Students find many rooms here, but renting a self-contained apartment in Noordoost is often financially out of reach for them.
Searching for a rental property in Noordoost and surrounding areas
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply in Noordoost, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. Compare homes, read resident reviews and view district statistics in one place. Looking more broadly? Also check the Binnenstad, the adjacent Oost or the slightly more affordable Noordwest. For a complete overview of all rental properties in Utrecht you can also search at municipality level. More information about the district and policy can be found on the website of the municipality of Utrecht.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental property in Noordoost, Utrecht?
In the free sector, the average rent in Noordoost over the past year was €1,986 per month, with an average floor area of 88 m². The range runs from €560 to €4,250 per month. This excludes social housing and room rentals.
How safe is Noordoost according to residents?
Residents rate safety in Noordoost a 6.9 out of 10. Most residents feel safe, especially in the quieter neighbourhoods like Tuindorp and Voordorp. However, occasional nuisance from students and the occasional fight are mentioned. The picture varies by neighbourhood.
Is it easy to find a rental home in Noordoost?
Renting a home in Noordoost is not easy. Over the past year, 455 homes were rented out in the free sector, but demand is high. Social housing (17% of the stock) has long waiting times through housing associations. Responding quickly to new listings increases your chances.
How accessible is Noordoost, Utrecht?
Accessibility scores a 7.4, the highest of all categories. Utrecht Overvecht station and bus lines are nearby, and you can reach Utrecht city centre within five to ten minutes by bike. The district is well connected to the Utrecht ring road for car traffic.
Who is renting a home in Noordoost suitable for?
Noordoost mainly attracts highly educated professionals and dual-income couples. 68% of residents are highly educated and the average income is €47,700. Renting an apartment in Noordoost in the free sector requires a substantial budget. For starters with a lower income, the neighbouring district Overvecht can be a more affordable alternative.
A fascist neighbourhood that claims to be left-wing. Poorly maintained streets. Everywhere there is vomit, glass, and rubbish. Dirty pavements, graffiti everywhere, every street suffers from a huge nuisance of students. Students overpopulate the area. No diversity, too expensive shops. Only rich white people. Social inequality is clearly visible here. 1000 metres away in Overvecht people have nothing, here in abundance. Full of snobs. Social housing is only 6 percent, deliberately sold off, all homes are being split: unliveable, too much noise, and expanded with extra floors. People earn an average of 6-10,000 per month and look like tramps. There is no cohesion, people are focused on themselves, all islands. The atmosphere is gone. It was once a beautiful neighbourhood, but yuppies, damn students and damn expats have turned it into a white enclave of coke-sniffing egotrippers.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer.
Auto-translated to English by AIWhen I come to Voordorp, it really feels like a village. People look at you, say hello, children play in the street, and there's a lot of greenery. It's also car-free, which makes it nice and quiet on the street! Once there was a fight between a bunch of street youths, but I don't think they were from the neighbourhood. Because I hardly ever see people hanging around on the street, which I also like. My room is practically on the pavement and I never have any trouble with anyone. I also come from a village and was a bit afraid of the city's hustle and bustle, but it's not like that at all, so that's really great.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery safe and also mixed in terms of people. Supermarket and the city centre are a 5-minute walk or bike ride away. Although there are trees, there is more nature than in other places, but still not enough.
Auto-translated to English by AIArranges everything quickly, there are many people from your delivery time
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood to live in. Here and there some green spaces and playgrounds for children. There's a large supermarket in the area with a shopping centre around it that also has a chemist etc. There are 2 schools in the area, one of which has a less strong reputation, which already limits the choice. The area is easily accessible by car and bike, although the Zuilense ring sometimes gets congested. The bus connection is less good; the 55 goes past the area and the 4 goes through the area. Unfortunately, the 4 is not a reliable bus and if it doesn't come, you can wait half an hour for the next one. Sometimes there is still some rubbish on the street, especially around De Gaard. The large waste containers there really look a mess and have a lot of rubbish lying next to them. My neighbours are friendly. The area is quiet yet still in the city; within 10 minutes by bike you're in the city centre and within a few minutes by car you're on the motorway.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy, but there is also some nuisance from the Salvation Army hostel.
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