Rental homes in Sassenheim West, Teylingen

What does a rental property cost in Sassenheim West?

Sassenheim West is a neighbourhood where most homes are privately owned: 64% are owner-occupied, 36% are rental properties. Of those rental properties, about 20% are owned by a housing association (mainly via Stek Wonen), while around 16% come onto the market through other landlords. This means that supply in the private sector is limited. In the past twelve months, only 14 homes have been rented out in the private sector, at an average rent of €1,127 per month. The range runs from €420 to nearly €2,000 per month, depending on type and size (average 105 m²). These are annual figures excluding social housing. Want to know what is available today and at what price? Check the current overview at the top of this page.

The average WOZ value in Sassenheim West is €448,000, slightly below the municipal average of €458,000 in Teylingen. This makes the neighbourhood relatively affordable compared to, for example, the areas around Voorhout. The average disposable income of €42,400 fits well with that. For tenants in the private sector, this translates into a market where competition is fierce: few homes become available and prices are at an average level for the Bollenstreek.

Ageing but cosy: the character of Sassenheim West

What immediately stands out from the figures for Sassenheim West is the large group of over-65s: with 1,630 residents, they form the largest age group in a neighbourhood of nearly 6,000 people. You notice that in the streetscape. During the day it is quiet, the gardens are well-maintained and in the streets around the Kasteelbuurt and de Oranjebuurt there is a village atmosphere that you won't quickly find in the Randstad. Residents appreciate that peace. On the neighbourhood page of Sassenheim West you can read reviews where the green surroundings and the safe feeling are regularly mentioned. One resident writes: "It is quiet here without being boring. You have everything within walking distance and yet you don't feel like you're in a city."

The amenities are concentrated around the Centrum of Sassenheim, where you will find supermarkets, a library and catering facilities. The weekly market on Thursday is a fixed ritual for many residents. Towards Ter Leede it becomes greener, with walking routes along the water. Accessibility is good: Sassenheim station is within cycling distance and takes you to Leiden in a quarter of an hour. Via the N208 you are quickly on the A44 towards Schiphol or The Hague. This makes it an interesting location for commuters, although the public transport network outside peak hours is a bit thinner.

To be honest: the neighbourhood is not bustling. Those looking for a lively nightlife or trendy coffee shops will have to go to Leiden or Haarlem. The Vogelbuurt and Horsten en Vorsten are typical residential areas where it is quiet in the evenings. Parking is not a problem in most streets, although it can be busier around the centre. The municipality of Teylingen is investing in sustainability and sprucing up public spaces, but major changes are slow in this part of Sassenheim.

Sassenheim West: for which tenants and for which not?

With an average rent of €1,127 in the private sector and limited supply, a rental home in Sassenheim West is mainly interesting for couples and small families with a modal to above-modal income. The quiet atmosphere and good schools in the area (including De Rank primary school) attract families. The neighbourhood is also attractive for over-55s who want to downsize, given the amenities within walking distance. Are you a starter with a smaller budget? Then it becomes difficult in the private sector here. Consider Sassenheim Midden, where the supply is sometimes more varied, or look at the possibilities for owner-occupied homes in Sassenheim West if you have equity. For students or young people who want to rent an apartment in Sassenheim West, the supply is simply too tight.

Searching for a rental property in Sassenheim West and surroundings

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply for Sassenheim West, including resident reviews and neighbourhood data that help you make the right choice. Renting a house in Sassenheim West is not always possible immediately due to the limited supply, so it pays to also look at the supply in the whole of Teylingen. Comparable neighbourhoods to keep an eye on are Voorhout Oude Dorp and the newer neighbourhood Hooghkamer in Voorhout. Set a search alert so that you receive a notification immediately when renting a home in Sassenheim West becomes possible.