Rental homes in Rosenburg, Den Haag

Rental prices and market figures for Rosenburg, The Hague

Rosenburg is a true renter's neighbourhood: as many as 70% of the 1,862 homes are rental properties. Of these, 36% are owned by housing corporations (social housing) and 34% are rented out by other landlords in the private sector. Those looking to rent a home in the private sector pay an average of €1,547 per month. The range runs from €807 to €2,690 per month, with an average floor area of 61 m². That works out to around €25 per square metre, which is steep for this part of The Hague. By comparison, the average WOZ value in Rosenburg is €301,000, slightly above the district average of Waldeck (€287,000), but well below The Hague's average of €354,000. The average disposable income of €33,900 is equal to the district level, but lower than the municipal average of €38,600. This makes private sector rents a significant chunk of the budget for many residents. Social housing through a corporation is the only affordable option for many, but waiting lists are long. At the top of this page you will always see the current daily prices and available supply.

Living in Rosenburg, The Hague

Rosenburg is located in the western part of The Hague, wedged between Laan van Meerdervoort to the north and the Zuiderpark area to the south. The neighbourhood was built in the 1950s and 1960s, which is immediately apparent from the characteristic porch flats and gallery apartments along streets such as Rosenburgstraat, Aagje Dekenstraat and Betje Wolffstraat. The buildings are predominantly mid-rise, with four to five storeys and relatively small apartments. This also explains the average of 61 m² for rented homes. It is not a neighbourhood with large single-family homes, but rather compact and functional.

The atmosphere in Rosenburg is quiet and somewhat ageing. The largest age group is 65-plus (1,115 out of 3,330 residents), and the majority of households are single-person (1,090). You notice this in the street scene: it is quiet during the day, there are few children on the streets, and most residents recognise each other by sight. This gives a village feel, right in the middle of the city.

Facilities in and around Rosenburg

You can do your daily shopping at Albert Heijn and Lidl on Fahrenheitstraat, about a ten-minute walk away. There are a few small shops and a hairdresser in the neighbourhood itself, but for a wider range you need to go to the Fahrenheit area or the Zuiderpark shopping centre. GP practices and a pharmacy are available in the immediate vicinity. For primary education, there is, among others, Koningin Juliana School nearby. Sports enthusiasts can go to Sportcentrum De Blinkerd (swimming pool and sports hall) and Zuiderpark offers plenty of space for running or walking. There is not much in the way of catering in Rosenburg itself; for that you go to Fahrenheitstraat or towards the Regentessekwartier.

Accessibility of Rosenburg

By public transport, you can reach the city centre reasonably quickly. Tram stops on Laan van Meerdervoort take you to The Hague Central Station in a quarter of an hour. Bus routes run via Fahrenheitstraat towards Scheveningen and the Station area. By car, you are on the Utrechtsebaan (A12) towards Utrecht or Rotterdam within ten minutes. Cycling to the city centre takes about twelve minutes. Parking in Rosenburg is mostly on the street, and paid parking applies in some parts. Residents regularly complain about parking pressure, especially in the evenings.

On the neighbourhood page for Rosenburg you can read all reviews and neighbourhood data. One resident writes: "Quiet neighbourhood, nice for the elderly, but little to do for young people. Parking is sometimes a nightmare." That sums up the neighbourhood well. Compared to neighbouring areas such as Waldeck-Zuid and the Componistenbuurt, Rosenburg is quieter and less diverse in terms of housing supply. The Componistenbuurt has slightly more families and more variation in housing types, while Waldeck-Zuid has a similar profile but is closer to Laan van Meerdervoort.

Is Rosenburg right for you as a tenant?

With the large proportion of over-65s and single-person households, Rosenburg is mainly suitable for singles, seniors and those seeking peace and quiet. Families with children will find little play space and limited school choice in the immediate vicinity. Starters renting an apartment in Rosenburg must reckon with considerable competition in the private sector: with 70 rentals in the past year, supply goes quickly. Prepare your documents (income statement, employer's statement) in advance and respond on the same day. For social housing, you can register via Woonnet Haaglanden, but expect years of waiting times. Considering buying a rental home as an alternative? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Rosenburg. Be honest: the neighbourhood is functional, not vibrant. Those looking for nightlife and trendy restaurants are better off in other districts.

What residents say about Rosenburg

Residents of Rosenburg particularly appreciate the peace and relatively low noise pollution. Accessibility by tram scores well, but parking and the lack of facilities in the neighbourhood itself are mentioned as drawbacks. A resident on Buurtje.nl reports: "I have lived here for twenty years. It is not a hip neighbourhood, but it is quiet and the neighbours greet you. Just a shame there is no decent supermarket in the neighbourhood itself." View all ratings and experiences on the review page for Rosenburg.

Compare rental homes in Rosenburg with surrounding neighbourhoods

Looking for available rental homes in Rosenburg but also want to see alternatives? Nieuw Waldeck offers slightly newer buildings and more family homes. Waldeck-Noord is closer to the dunes and popular among slightly younger tenants. Further away but interesting are Belgisch Park and Benoordenhout, although rents there are generally higher. Also check the broader supply of homes to rent in all of Waldeck or rental homes in all of The Hague. Buurtje.nl combines current supply, neighbourhood scores and resident reviews from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only rent a home in Rosenburg, but also know whether the neighbourhood really suits you. Read more about the municipality on the page for The Hague, and on the website of the municipality of The Hague you will find information about parking permits and district facilities.