Rental homes in Rietbuurt, Den Haag

Rental prices and market figures for Rietbuurt, The Hague

Rietbuurt is a neighbourhood where buying is the norm: 65% of the 904 homes are owner-occupied, only 35% are rental properties. Of those rental properties, 33% are owned by a housing association (social housing), while only 2% are offered by other landlords. This means that the free-sector supply in Rietbuurt is very limited. In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past twelve months was €3,096 per month, with a range of €2,300 to €3,800. With an average floor area of 137 m², this works out to about €22.60 per square metre. That is steep, even by The Hague standards. The WOZ value in Rietbuurt is €536,000, well above the average for the district Leidschenveen (€483,000) and far above The Hague average of €354,000. The rental prices in Rietbuurt reflect that price level. Want to know what is available for rent today and at what price? Check the current overview at the top of this page.

Living in Rietbuurt, The Hague

Rietbuurt is one of the newer neighbourhoods in The Hague's Leidschenveen district, built from the early 2000s as part of the large Vinex expansion between The Hague and Zoetermeer. The streetscape is characterised by spacious single-family homes, semi-detached houses and linked houses with gardens, interspersed with a few blocks of apartments. The architecture is modern but varied, with many brick facades, varying roof heights and green inner courtyards. It is a quiet, green neighbourhood with wide pavements, playgrounds and little through traffic. The name refers to the reed lands that once lay here, and that green character has been deliberately preserved in the layout.

Facilities in Rietbuurt

For daily shopping, you go to the nearby Leidschenveen shopping centre, a few minutes away by bike. There you will find, among others, an Albert Heijn, Jumbo and various specialist shops. In the neighbourhood itself, there are primary schools such as De Vliegende Hollander and childcare centres, which makes the neighbourhood popular with families. For secondary education, children have to go to the centre of The Hague or Zoetermeer. Sports facilities are plentiful: Leidschenveen sports park is within walking distance with football, hockey and tennis clubs. The Bieslandse Bos and the polders towards Pijnacker are literally around the corner for runners and cyclists. There is hardly any catering in the neighbourhood itself; for that you go to the shopping centre or towards Zoetermeer and The Hague.

Accessibility from Rietbuurt

In terms of accessibility, Rietbuurt scores well for car drivers. The A12 and A4 motorways can be reached within five minutes, which is convenient for commuters heading to Rotterdam, Amsterdam or Utrecht. The Randstadrail station Leidschenveen is within cycling distance (about 10 minutes) and takes you to The Hague Central Station in just over 20 minutes. Bus routes through the neighbourhood connect you to Zoetermeer and surrounding areas. Cycling to The Hague city centre takes about 25 to 30 minutes. Parking in Rietbuurt is largely free; most homes have their own parking facilities or there is on-street parking without a permit requirement.

Rietbuurt has 2,745 residents, the largest group of whom are between 45 and 65 years old. With 580 households with children and a relatively high average income of €49,000 (compared to €38,600 for all of The Hague), this is typically a neighbourhood of dual-income families with growing children. The labour participation rate is 71%, and 28% of residents are highly educated. Residents particularly appreciate the peace, space and greenery. On the neighbourhood page of Rietbuurt, a resident writes: "Nice, quiet neighbourhood with many young families. Children can play safely outside here." Less enthusiastic are some residents about the limited shopping facilities in the neighbourhood itself and the somewhat sterile appearance typical of new-build areas. Compared to neighbouring neighbourhoods such as De Lanen and De Velden, Rietbuurt is slightly more expensive in terms of WOZ value, but the character is similar: quiet, green and family-oriented.

Who is a rental home in Rietbuurt interesting for?

Renting a house in Rietbuurt is particularly attractive for families with children and dual-income earners who are looking for space outside the busy city centre but still want to live in The Hague. Expats working for international organisations also often choose this neighbourhood because of the spacious homes and good accessibility. For starters or single people, renting an apartment in Rietbuurt is difficult: the supply is small and the rents are high. Those who want to qualify for social housing can register via Woonnet Haaglanden, but expect long waiting lists. Are you also considering buying? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Rietbuurt. When renting, prepare your documents well (employer's statement, payslips, ID) and respond quickly, because available rental homes in this neighbourhood are scarce.

What residents say about Rietbuurt

On the neighbourhood page of Rietbuurt, residents share their experiences. The neighbourhood generally scores well on safety, peace and child-friendliness. Facilities and liveliness score lower, which is logical for a Vinex neighbourhood on the edge of the city. One resident sums it up: "Ideal if you want peace and have a family, but don't expect a bustling city life." Curious about all the reviews and scores per category? Read the reviews and neighbourhood data of Rietbuurt for the full picture.

Compare rental homes in Rietbuurt with surrounding neighbourhoods

Still unsure whether Rietbuurt is the right place? Then compare it with the surrounding neighbourhoods. De Vissen has a similar character but sometimes slightly more apartments. Those who want to live closer to The Hague city centre can look at districts such as Benoordenhout or Belgisch Park, although the rents there are at least as high. For a broader overview of all rental homes in the district, check the supply in the whole of Leidschenveen or search more broadly via rental homes in The Hague. On Buurtje.nl, you combine neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and current supply from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that truly suits you. Want to know more about the district? Check the district page of Leidschenveen or the website of the municipality of The Hague for information about municipal facilities.