Rental homes in Prins Bernhardplein en omgeving, Utrecht

Rental prices and market figures for Prins Bernhardplein and surroundings, Utrecht

The neighbourhood around Prins Bernhardplein is predominantly a rental area: 58% of the approximately 1,700 homes are rental properties. Of these, 44% are owned by a housing association (social housing) and 14% are rented out by private or commercial landlords. This means there are relatively many social housing units available, although waiting lists in Utrecht are long. In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,671 per month, with a range of €655 to €2,750. With an average floor area of 58 m², this works out to about €28.80 per square metre. That is steep, but fits the tight Utrecht rental market. The average WOZ value here is €371,000, lower than the district average of Noordwest (€400,000) and well below the Utrecht average of €458,000. The average disposable income of €34,400 is also below that of the district (€37,700) and the municipality of Utrecht (€42,000). Renting in Prins Bernhardplein and surroundings is therefore relatively affordable compared to many other Utrecht neighbourhoods, especially when looking at the owner-occupied segment. At the top of this page you will find the current overview of available rental properties with daily prices.

Living in Prins Bernhardplein and surroundings

Prins Bernhardplein and surroundings is a green, quiet residential neighbourhood in the northwest of Utrecht, nestled between the Vecht river and Heukelompark. The buildings largely date from the 1950s and 1960s: you will find porch flats, terraced houses and a number of larger apartment complexes along Burgemeester Norbruislaan and Van Heuven Goedhartlaan. It is not a hip neighbourhood with trendy coffee shops, but an honest working-class area with a mixed population. The largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old, but there are also many families with children (465 residents under 15) and elderly people. Single-person households form the majority (1,000 of the households), which fits with the large share of apartments.

Facilities at Prins Bernhardplein

For daily groceries you go to the Coop at Prins Bernhardplein itself, or you cycle in a few minutes to Jumbo or Lidl towards Ondiep and Pijlsweerd. The square also has a snack bar, a hairdresser and a physiotherapist. For primary schools you can go to De Beiaard and De Piramide, both within walking distance. Heukelompark is the green lung of the neighbourhood: a nice park for walking, sitting or playing with children. Resident Tijmen specifically mentions: "Close to Heukelompark where you can sit comfortably in the summer. Also nice that you quickly walk out of the city and can walk in the nature reserve on the other side of the Vecht." Sports club DVSU is nearby for football, and De Krommerijn swimming pool is easily accessible by bike. For more extensive shopping or dining you cycle to Amsterdamsestraatweg or the city centre.

Accessibility from Prins Bernhardplein and surroundings

Accessibility scores highly with residents: a 9 out of 10. Bus lines towards Utrecht Central stop at Burgemeester Norbruislaan and Prins Bernhardplein, and you are at the station within ten minutes. By bike you reach the city centre in a quarter of an hour via Amsterdamsestraatweg or Westplein. By car you are quickly on the A2 via Einsteindreef or Cartesiusweg. Parking is still possible without a permit in parts of the neighbourhood, although the municipality of Utrecht is steadily expanding paid parking. Check the current situation via the website of the municipality of Utrecht.

Residents give the neighbourhood an 8.1 out of 10 and particularly appreciate the greenery (10/10) and accessibility (9/10). A point of attention is cleanliness: the score for tidiness is only a 5 out of 10. Tijmen confirms this: there are "many waste dumps around the underground containers", which causes nuisance. That is honestly a recurring problem in this part of Noordwest. See all experiences on the neighbourhood page of Prins Bernhardplein and surroundings. Compared to neighbouring areas such as Ondiep, the atmosphere here is quieter and greener, while Pijlsweerd-Zuid is closer to Amsterdamsestraatweg and therefore feels more urban.

Does a rental property at Prins Bernhardplein suit you?

With the large share of single-person households and the age composition, the neighbourhood is popular with starters and young professionals looking for an affordable rental home in Utrecht. The combination of greenery, quietness and good public transport connections also makes it suitable for young families. Seniors can find ground-floor apartments here. If you want to rent a home in Prins Bernhardplein and surroundings, prepare your documents: employer's statement, payslips and ID. The free sector is tight here, so respond quickly. For social housing, register with Woningnet; expect years of waiting times. If renting an apartment is not feasible within your budget, also check the supply of owner-occupied homes in Prins Bernhardplein and surroundings, because with a WOZ value below the city average, purchase prices here are relatively low.

What residents say about Prins Bernhardplein and surroundings

The neighbourhood scores an 8.1 out of 10 based on resident experiences. The highest sub-score is greenery with a perfect 10, followed by accessibility and facilities (both a 9). Tidiness is the weakest point with a 5. Resident Tijmen sums it up: "Nice neighbourhood where you are in the greenery in no time." He appreciates his home on Burgemeester Norbruislaan and the nearby Heukelompark, but is bothered by the mess around the waste containers. More reviews and scores can be found on the review page of this neighbourhood.

Compare rental properties around Prins Bernhardplein

Unsure between neighbourhoods in Noordwest? De 2e Daalsebuurt is closer to the city centre and livelier, but also more expensive. Nijenoord and Hoogstraat has a similar profile but more student housing. And if you are looking for more space, you can check the supply for rent in Overvecht, where rents are lower. Also see the full overview of rental properties in Utrecht. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that suits you.