Rental homes in Rustenburg en Oostbroek, Den Haag
View the current rental property supply in Rustenburg and Oostbroek, including resident reviews and neighbourhood data. Compare directly on price and size.
What does a rental property cost in Rustenburg en Oostbroek?
Rustenburg en Oostbroek is a neighbourhood where renting and buying are almost evenly split: 49% of the more than 8,500 homes are rental properties. Strikingly, only 8% are owned by housing associations, while as much as 41% come onto the market through private or commercial landlords. This makes the free sector dominant here. Over the past twelve months, the average rent in the free sector was €1,446 per month (excluding social housing), with a range of €595 to €2,350. The average floor area was 80 m². If you compare the WOZ value of €242,000 with The Hague average of €354,000, this is clearly one of the more affordable parts of Den Haag. The average income of €29,900 is well below the municipal average of €38,600, which says something about the composition of the neighbourhood. At the top of this page you will always find the current daily price and the current supply.
Multicultural, lively and sometimes rough: how residents experience Rustenburg en Oostbroek
On Buurtje.nl, residents give Rustenburg en Oostbroek a 6.8 out of 10. That score tells the whole story: it is a neighbourhood with clear plus points, but also with serious downsides. Accessibility scores highest with an 8.1, and that is correct. Tram lines on the Loosduinseweg and bus connections towards the centre and Hollands Spoor station make the neighbourhood well accessible. Amenities score a 7.6: along the Fahrenheitstraat and the Dierenselaan you will find a wide range of shops, supermarkets and eateries. Resident Elif describes her neighbourhood succinctly as "multicultural friendly neighbours" and gives an 8.5.
But there is also the other side. Safety gets a 6.6 and cleanliness scores lowest with 5.9. Resident Katja bluntly calls the neighbourhood a "ghetto" and complains about litter near underground containers, speeding cars and fatbikes on the pavement. Yasmin Verbeek shares her concerns about crime: her husband's work van was broken into three times, with thousands of euros in damage. Erik Molenaar enjoys living in his flat, but notes that towards the Apeldoornselaan and Dierenselaan it is "going downhill fast" and that fires have been set several times next to his flat. Zuiderpark is relatively close, but green space scores only a 6.4.
The neighbourhood has three distinct areas. In Rustenburg you are closer to the centre and the Haagse Markt. Oostbroek-Noord borders Zuiderpark and is slightly greener, while the southern part of Oostbroek has more of the character of a post-war flat neighbourhood. On the neighbourhood page of Rustenburg en Oostbroek you can read all resident reviews and extensive neighbourhood data to form your own picture.
Renting in Rustenburg en Oostbroek: for whom and for whom not?
With 7,175 residents between 25 and 45 years old and almost 4,900 single-person households, this is typically a neighbourhood for single starters and young workers who want to rent an apartment relatively affordably in The Hague. The low WOZ value and the wide supply in the free sector make it accessible for people who miss out elsewhere in the city. If you are looking for peace, lots of green space or a safe environment for young children, this neighbourhood is less suitable. The honest resident experiences about nuisance and crime are worth taking seriously. Prefer to buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Rustenburg en Oostbroek, because with a WOZ of €242,000 the entry prices are low by The Hague standards.
Searching for rental properties in and around Rustenburg en Oostbroek
Via Buurtje.nl you compare rental properties in Rustenburg en Oostbroek by price, floor area and energy label, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics. Want to broaden your search? Then also check the rental supply in the whole of Den Haag. If you are looking for a greener environment, Westbroekpark en Duttendel is worth considering. Those looking for more prestige can look at de Archipelbuurt. For information about parking permits and neighbourhood initiatives, you can visit the website of the municipality of Den Haag.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental home in Rustenburg and Oostbroek?
In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,446 per month, with an average area of 80 m². The range runs from €595 to €2,350 per month. Social housing through housing associations is scarce: only 8% of the housing stock is owned by housing associations.
Is Rustenburg and Oostbroek a safe neighbourhood to rent a home?
Residents rate safety a 6.6 out of 10. Several residents report burglaries, arson, and nuisance from speeders and fatbikes. It varies by street: some parts are quiet, while around Apeldoornselaan and Dierenselaan it is more restless. Check recent resident reviews for an up-to-date picture.
How is the accessibility if I am looking for a rental home in Rustenburg and Oostbroek?
Accessibility scores an 8.1 out of 10. Tram lines along Loosduinseweg connect the neighbourhood with the city centre and Den Haag Centraal. Bus lines run towards Hollands Spoor and other parts of the city. By car, you are quickly on the Neherkade and the Utrechtsebaan.
Are there many amenities when renting a home in Rustenburg and Oostbroek?
Yes, amenities score a 7.6. Along Fahrenheitstraat and Dierenselaan you will find supermarkets, specialist shops, hairdressers and various eateries. Education scores a 7.1 with several primary schools in the neighbourhood. Zuiderpark is within walking distance for recreation.
Who is renting an apartment in Rustenburg and Oostbroek suitable for?
The neighbourhood mainly attracts singles and young working people between 25 and 45 years old. With nearly 4,900 single-person households and rents below the Hague average, it is an affordable alternative. For families looking for peace and plenty of greenery, other neighbourhoods in The Hague may be a better choice.
Very many unsafe situations in my neighbourhood. More police needed.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe flat I live in is nice to live in, but towards the Apeldoornselaan/Dierenselaan it is really going downhill. Next to and behind the flat, fires have been set several times, which certainly gives the older residents an unpleasant feeling. Zuiderpark is relatively close, but many young people hang out there, so people don't like to go there anymore. Towards the Leyenburg district it's fine, so the walks go that way and the shopping is done there. All in all, it's reasonably pleasant to live, although there are some points of concern due to loitering youths. Hopefully something can be done about that; cameras are not allowed due to privacy, but unfortunately that means the youths who set fires are still out of sight. The flat is cleaned by a cleaning company, but it's a shame that some residents don't take hygiene so seriously. Accessibility is good with trams 4 and 6 right outside the door. Shopping centre within walking distance, so that's fine too. So if it doesn't get any worse, it's a good place to live here.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany homeless people, and cars that think it's a racetrack. Bikes on the pavement, fatbike misery. Little or none. Respect from people. People should just throw their rubbish in the bins. And people here shouldn't put their rubbish bags by the underground container when it's full.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe would like to contribute to improvements. Crime Our biggest concern is crime. My husband's work van has been broken into three times. Once nothing was taken, but the other two times thousands of euros worth of tools were stolen. Additionally, our cargo bike was stolen and the screen of our electric bike was taken. For a young family, this has a huge impact. Safety We live above the café/nightclub where an explosive device was placed on the windows a few weeks ago. This was a shocking event that further heightened our feelings of insecurity in the neighbourhood. Other problems in the neighbourhood We also experience a lot of nuisance from dog poop. It's almost a miracle if we or our children don't step in a pile when getting into the car. The neglected boats along the quay are also a problem. They seem to attract homeless people, and I often hear suspicious noises coming from the boats when I have to get something from the car in the evening.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's safe but quite far from the city. Public transport is always slow and breaks down. Besides, there's no nature and my neighbourhood is extremely noisy.
Auto-translated to English by AII could describe my neighbourhood in one sentence. Multicultural friendly neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is busy. Also at night. Many foreigners and very noisy.
Auto-translated to English by AIOur neighbourhood is a mix of different cultures, so far we feel very much at home here, we keep an eye on each other and we enjoy living on our street. The only downside is really the parking situation, an absolute nightmare
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