Studios for rent in Rijswijk

Rijswijk as a studio market: small supply, fierce competition

Rijswijk is wedged between The Hague and Delft, and you notice that in the rental market. The municipality is compact, the supply of studios is limited, and demand comes largely from young professionals who work in The Hague but want to live just outside the city bustle. Renting a studio in Rijswijk is therefore not a quiet search. Those who are serious need to act quickly.

The character of the supply is mixed: partly private rentals of converted apartments, partly housing associations with waiting lists. New supply appears irregularly. For current availability and numbers: see the overview at the top of this page.

Studios in Rijswijk are in the upper mid-range segment. The proximity to The Hague and the relatively good accessibility by public transport and bicycle do not push prices down. See the overview at the top for current rental prices.

What determines the price of a studio in Rijswijk

Without mentioning specific amounts, there are factors that clearly influence the rent:

• Size. Banks and landlords look critically at studios under 40 m². This also affects the rent: smaller units are sometimes priced differently than you would expect based on m².
• Location relative to The Hague. The closer to the Hague border or an NS station, the higher the asking price generally is.
• Furnishing and included costs. Furnished or semi-furnished studios are more expensive per month, but that saves start-up costs when moving.
• Private versus association. Association studios are scarcer but sometimes fall into a lower rent bracket. Waiting lists are long.
• Energy label. A poor label means higher heating costs. Pay attention to the service costs and whether heating is billed separately.

For a current picture of the price level, always check the overview at the top of this page.

Practical tips for searching for studios in Rijswijk

• Respond within an hour. Studios in Rijswijk are rented out quickly. A response after a day is often too late. Turn on notifications for new listings.
• Use the Buurtje.nl app. The app is free and sends push notifications as soon as new studios become available. Download it via the App Store or Google Play.
• Check the points system. For regulated rent, a maximum rent applies based on the housing valuation system. Request the points calculation if you doubt whether the price is correct.
• Pay attention to the surface area in the advertisement. Landlords sometimes state gross floor area instead of usable floor area (GBO). Always ask for the GBO before scheduling a viewing.
• Ask about the all-in construction. Some studios are rented with fixed service costs for gas, water and electricity. That sounds convenient, but you then have little control over your actual consumption and the costs are not always transparent.
• Register with multiple channels simultaneously. In addition to private rentals, there are also association homes in Rijswijk. Registration with a housing association costs nothing and builds up registration time.
• Prepare your viewing. Bring an income statement, payslips and a copy of your ID. Landlords in a tight market choose quickly and want immediate certainty.

Neighbourhoods in Rijswijk: where to find studios?

Rijswijk is divided into numbered districts. Resident scores give an indication of liveability. Below are the districts with the highest scores and a brief description:

• Wijk 05 scores an exceptional 10.0/10 from residents. Quiet and green character, popular with families but also with people seeking peace.
• Wijk 08 and Wijk 10 both score 8.1/10. Well accessible and with a mix of rental and owner-occupied.
• Wijk 04 (7.9/10) is more central and has more amenities within walking distance. Practical for those who want to live without a car.
• Wijk 06 scores 7.8/10 and has a mixed supply. Slightly more private rentals than in other districts.

View extensive neighbourhood data and resident experiences on the reviews and neighbourhood data of Rijswijk. Prefer to buy? Also see the overview of studios for sale in Rijswijk.

Nothing found? The Hague as an alternative

Rijswijk borders directly on The Hague, and the Hague studio market is larger. The supply changes more quickly and there are more types of landlords active. If you are flexible on location, it pays to also search for studios in The Hague. The travel time to most work locations in the region hardly differs. Also check all rental homes in Rijswijk if you are not necessarily looking for a studio but are open to a larger type of home.