Rental homes in Stationsbuurt, Delft

Rental prices and market figures Stationsbuurt, Delft

Stationsbuurt is pre-eminently a tenant neighbourhood: 70% of the 291 homes are rental properties, compared to 30% owner-occupied. Strikingly, the entire rental supply is in the hands of private and commercial landlords. The housing association share is 0%, meaning no social rental homes are available through a housing association in this neighbourhood. Anyone wanting to rent a home in Stationsbuurt must therefore reckon with free-sector prices.

The average rental price in the free sector over the past twelve months was €1,735 per month, with a range from €1,032 to €2,540. With an average floor area of 62 m², this works out at about €28 per square metre. That is substantial. The average WOZ value of homes in Stationsbuurt is €520,000, well above the district average of the Binnenstad (€408,000) and far above the Delft average of €322,000. This makes Stationsbuurt one of the more expensive places to rent in Delft. Check the current overview at the top of this page for daily prices and the number of available rental homes at this moment.

Living in Stationsbuurt, Delft

Stationsbuurt is the narrow, elongated strip of Delft directly west of Delft station. Since the completion of the new station building and the railway tunnel, this neighbourhood has changed dramatically. Where the elevated railway line once cut the neighbourhood in two, modern apartment complexes now stand on the former railway yard. Think of new-build along the Van Leeuwenhoeksingel and the Coenderstraat area, with sleek facades, large windows and underground car parks. These are mainly compact apartments of 40 to 80 m², aimed at one- and two-person households.

The atmosphere is urban and functional. You don't live here for a picturesque canal, but for ultimate accessibility and proximity to everything. The neighbourhood feels like a transition zone between the historic centre and the newer districts to the south. During the day it is busy with commuters and students, in the evenings it becomes quieter. The buildings are a mix of new-build around the station and older properties along the Westvest and Phoenixstraat.

Facilities within walking distance

You do your daily shopping at the Albert Heijn on Bastiaansplein or the Lidl on Brabantse Turfmarkt, both within a five-minute walk. The Markt with its weekly market and the shopping area around the Hippolytusbuurt are less than ten minutes away. For larger purchases you can go to the Ikea area near Vrijenban. Sports facilities can be found at Sporthal Kerkpolder and swimming pool Kerkpolder, a bike ride away to the south. Primary schools are mainly in adjacent neighbourhoods such as Centrum-West and Centrum-Oost. The TU Delft campus is a five-minute bike ride away, which explains the large group of 15-25 year olds (335 residents) and 25-45 year olds (360) in the neighbourhood.

Accessibility: the big trump card

This is the neighbourhood for anyone dependent on public transport. Delft station is literally around the corner, with intercity trains to The Hague (10 min), Rotterdam (15 min) and Schiphol (45 min). Several bus lines stop at the station square, including line 40 towards the TU district and line 60/61 to Zoetermeer. By car, you can quickly reach the A4 and A13 via the Westlandseweg. Cycling to the centre takes two minutes. Parking is a point of attention: paid parking applies throughout the neighbourhood and finding a street spot is a challenge in the evenings. Most new-build has underground parking, but you pay extra for that.

Residents of Stationsbuurt give the neighbourhood mixed scores. Accessibility scores high, but people are more critical about noise pollution and the bustle around the station. One resident wrote: "Everything is close by and the train connection is great, but the construction traffic and the horeca bustle on Friday evenings are sometimes tiring." Check all reviews and neighbourhood data of Stationsbuurt for a complete picture. Compared to the quieter Centrum or the greener Centrum-Zuidwest, Stationsbuurt is emphatically a place where you choose convenience over cosiness.

Does Stationsbuurt suit you as a tenant?

With 450 single-person households out of 950 residents, Stationsbuurt is typically a neighbourhood for single people: starters with a job in The Hague or Rotterdam, young professionals at TU Delft, and expats who want to settle quickly. Renting an apartment in Stationsbuurt is attractive if you travel by train daily. It is less suitable for families with children due to the lack of play space and compact homes. Keep in mind that rental homes in Stationsbuurt are rented out quickly. Make sure you have your income statement, employer's declaration and ID copy ready. Social housing is not available here; as an alternative, consider renting a home in other Delft districts such as Hof van Delft or Voordijkshoorn. If you prefer to buy, you can view the supply of homes for sale in Stationsbuurt.

What residents say about Stationsbuurt

Stationsbuurt scores highest on accessibility and lowest on peace and quiet and green space. Residents appreciate the short distances to the station, centre and supermarket, but miss a park or square to relax. "It's a good base, but living here is more indoors than outdoors," one resident summed it up. View the full ratings and scores per category on the neighbourhood page of Stationsbuurt.

Compare rental homes in Stationsbuurt with surrounding neighbourhoods

Unsure if Stationsbuurt is the right place? In nearby Centrum-Noord you will find more historic buildings and a slightly more convivial atmosphere, although rental prices there are at a similar level. If you want more space at possibly lower prices, you can look at the supply in the broader district Binnenstad or elsewhere in Delft. On Buurtje.nl you compare neighbourhoods based on resident scores, rental prices and district data from more than 1,500 sources. This way you not only find a rental home, but also the neighbourhood that truly suits you. More information about living in Delft can also be found on the website of the municipality of Delft.