Rental homes in Transvaalwijk, Haarlem

What does a rental property cost in the Transvaalwijk?

The Transvaalwijk is a neighbourhood where renting and buying are almost evenly split: 48% of homes are rental properties, 52% are owner-occupied. Of those rental properties, 18% belong to a housing association, while 29% are owned by other landlords. This means the private sector has a significant share here, and you can see that in the prices. Over the past twelve months, the average rent in the private sector was €2,232 per month, with a range from €670 to €4,985. The average floor area was 95 m². That is steep, but it fits the profile of the neighbourhood: the WOZ value is €430,000, slightly below the Haarlem average of €480,000. So the neighbourhood is relatively a bit more accessible than, for example, the Oude Stad, although "affordable" is a big word in the current market. Want to know what is available today and at what price? Then check the current overview at the top of this page.

Living between the Krugerstraat and the Spaarne: what does the Transvaalwijk feel like?

The Transvaalwijk is nestled between the Spaarne and the railway line, south of the centre of Haarlem. It is a neighbourhood with distinct faces. Around the Paul Krugerstraat you will find a mix of small shops, eateries and barbers. It is lively, sometimes a bit messy, but never boring. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (nearly 3,520 residents), and you can see that in the street scene: young families with cargo bikes, couples walking to the market on Saturday mornings, freelancers opening their laptops in one of the coffee shops.

Residents on the neighbourhood page of Transvaalwijk are often positive about the central location and good accessibility. Haarlem Station is within cycling distance, and you can also get there quickly by bus. At the same time, parking pressure regularly comes up as a pain point. One resident writes: "You are in the centre in ten minutes, but finding a parking spot after six in the evening is a sport in itself." That is recognisable for many neighbourhoods around the centre, but in the Transvaalwijk it feels extra tight due to the narrow streets from the early twentieth century.

The neighbourhood consists of clearly different sub-areas. In the Generaalsbuurt you will mainly find pre-war porch flats, while the Nelson Mandelabuurt has more post-war construction. The Frans Halsbuurt borders the Spaarne and has a greener, quieter appearance. Facilities such as the Reinaldapark and primary schools like De Kring are within walking distance. For larger grocery shopping you go to the Albert Heijn on the Amerikaweg or the Lidl on the Schipholweg. It is not a neighbourhood where you have everything on your doorstep, but cycling distances are short. The municipality of Haarlem is investing through the municipal programme in public space, which is visible in parts of the neighbourhood through renewed pavements and extra greenery.

Renting in the Transvaalwijk: for whom, for whom not?

With an average income of €41,600 and a high level of education (51% highly educated), the neighbourhood mainly attracts young professionals and dual-income couples. The 2,330 single-person households confirm that: if you want to rent an apartment in Transvaalwijk, you are competing with many other singles. For families with children, the neighbourhood is fine, but the homes are not always spacious. If you are looking for more square metres, you can move to the green Haarlemmerhoutkwartier or the Zijlwegkwartier. Those who prefer to buy in this neighbourhood can find the current supply on the page with owner-occupied homes in Transvaalwijk. Are you looking for a quiet, car-free environment? Then the Transvaalwijk is honestly not the best match due to the parking pressure and traffic on the through routes.

View directly available rental properties in the Transvaalwijk

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply in the Transvaalwijk, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. Each listing contains neighbourhood data and resident reviews, so you not only find a rental home but also know which sub-area you are moving into. Want to search more broadly? Then also check the supply in all of Haarlem or compare with the nearby Houtvaartkwartier. Renting a home in Transvaalwijk starts with good comparison.