Rooms for rent in Den Haag

The Hague as a room market: who is this offer for?

The Hague is not a typical student city, but the combination of ministries, international organisations and several universities of applied sciences ensures a constant demand for rooms. You can see this in the supply: you will find both rooms in shared student houses and self-contained units for young professionals and expats. The market is relatively balanced compared to Amsterdam or Utrecht, but that does not mean it is easy to search. Good rooms in sought-after neighbourhoods go quickly. Current numbers and prices can be found in the overview at the top of this page.

Renting rooms in The Hague is attractive for those who want to live centrally without the costs of a full apartment. The affordable segment is present, but the quality and location strongly determine what you get for your money. Those who are flexible in neighbourhood and type of housing clearly have a better chance.

View the full range via all rental properties in The Hague for a current overview.

What you need to know before you respond

• Temporary rental contracts are common. Rooms in The Hague are often offered via temporary contracts (maximum two years for self-contained spaces, maximum five years for non-self-contained). Always check the contract type before you respond, not afterwards.
• Non-self-contained room or self-contained unit? A non-self-contained room (shared toilet, kitchen or bathroom) falls under different rental regulations than a self-contained unit. The points system for social housing works differently, and your rights upon termination also differ.
• Respond quickly, but read carefully. With popular offers, responses come within hours. Prepare a short introduction that you can send quickly, but never skip the viewing. Scams via fake advertisements also occur in The Hague.
• Municipal registration. You are entitled to register at the address if you have your main residence there, even in a room. Some landlords do not cooperate with this. That is a serious disadvantage: without BRP registration, you cannot apply for benefits and you will encounter problems with health insurance and voting rights.
• Check service costs. All-in prices are more common for rooms. Always request a breakdown of what is included in the service costs. The law sets limits on what landlords may charge.
• Enable push notifications. Via the free Buurtje.nl app, you will receive a notification as soon as new offers appear that match your search. This saves you from manually searching daily. The app is free to download via the App Store and Google Play.
• Also look outside the ring. Neighbourhoods further from the centre are often less popular with seekers, but are well accessible by tram. This significantly increases your chances.

What determines the price of a room in The Hague?

The Hague belongs to the affordable segment when compared to the major cities in the Randstad. But within the city, prices vary widely. The main factors:

• Self-contained or non-self-contained: A self-contained unit with its own kitchen and bathroom costs structurally more than a room in a shared house.
• Neighbourhood and accessibility: Rooms close to the centre, Central Station or the international zone (around the Binnenhof and the embassies) are in a higher price range.
• Furnishing: Furnished rooms are popular with expats and international students. They are more expensive, but require no investment in furnishings.
• Contract type: Temporary contracts are sometimes priced slightly higher than permanent contracts because the landlord has more flexibility.

Concrete prices can be found in the overview at the top of this page. These are regularly updated based on current supply.

Neighbourhoods worth considering

Not every neighbourhood in The Hague has as much room supply, but the following neighbourhoods score well on liveability and are worth including in your search.

• Belgisch Park (resident score 8.9/10): quiet, green neighbourhood close to the coast. Popular with people working at international institutions. Relatively little supply, but high satisfaction.
• Westbroekpark en Duttendel (8.7/10): green and quiet, near the park. More suitable for those seeking peace than for those who want to be in the city in the evening.
• Geuzen- en Statenkwartier (8.3/10): lively neighbourhood with shops, restaurants and a mix of students and young professionals. One of the most sought-after neighbourhoods for renting a room in The Hague.
• Bomen- en Bloemenbuurt (8.5/10): quiet and green, well accessible. Less in the spotlight than the Statenkwartier, but that works in your favour as a seeker.
• Benoordenhout (8.5/10): one of the more affluent neighbourhoods of The Hague, with plenty of greenery and wide streets. Supply is limited but of high quality.

More neighbourhood data and resident reviews per neighbourhood can be found on the reviews and neighbourhood data of The Hague.

Nothing found? Rotterdam is closer than you think

If the supply in The Hague disappoints, renting a room in Rotterdam is a serious alternative. The travel time between the two cities by train is about 25 minutes. Rotterdam has an active room market, particularly around the university and the centre. Price levels and neighbourhood character differ, but the distance is small enough to keep both cities in your search simultaneously.