Rental homes in Valkenboskwartier, Den Haag
View the current rental property listings in Valkenboskwartier, with resident reviews, neighbourhood data and rental prices all in one place.
What does a rental property cost in the Valkenboskwartier?
The Valkenboskwartier is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 53% of the more than 9,750 homes are rental properties, compared to 46% owner-occupied homes. Notably, only 11% are owned by housing associations. The vast majority of rental supply (41%) falls under private landlords and investors, meaning that as a tenant you almost always end up in the free sector. In the past twelve months, 217 homes have been rented out in the free sector, at an average rent of €1,653 per month. The range runs from €350 to €3,750 per month, with an average floor area of 77 m². That is steep, especially considering that the average income in the neighbourhood is €36,200, well below The Hague's average of €38,600.
The average WOZ value of homes in the Valkenboskwartier is €305,000, which is lower than the municipal average of €354,000 in The Hague. This makes the neighbourhood more affordable on paper, but in practice tenants see little of that: the free sector dictates prices. At the top of this page you will always find the current daily price and the current supply of rental properties in Valkenboskwartier.
Honestly: residents are not kind about the Valkenboskwartier
On Buurtje.nl, the Valkenboskwartier scores a 4.3 out of 10, based on ten resident reviews. That is low, and the sub-scores show where the pain lies. Green spaces get a meagre 2.6, beauty a 2.3 and housing a 3.6. Residents complain emphatically about the state of public spaces. The most recurring complaint is telling: "There are open rubbish bags lying all over the street." Multiple reviewers mention this, and words like "stupid", "boring" and "very smelly" are frequently used. It is an image you recognise if you walk through the narrower streets around the Valkenbosplein, where waste containers overflow and litter is a persistent problem.
Yet it is not all doom and gloom. The score for community spirit stands out at 7.3 out of 10. In the Heesterbuurt, the northern part of the neighbourhood, you notice that too: neighbours know each other, there are street initiatives and the atmosphere is more village-like than you would expect in a big city. The Valkenboslaan and the Loosduinseweg form the commercial backbone, with a mix of Turkish and Moroccan supermarkets, barbers, snack bars and the occasional coffee shop. It is not a trendy shopping street, but it is lively and practical. Accessibility scores a 4.4: tram lines 2 and 6 take you to the city centre and Den Haag Hollands Spoor, but in the evening the neighbourhood feels less pleasant for some residents. Safety scores a 4.9.
Anyone wanting to rent a home in Valkenboskwartier therefore needs to know what they are getting into. Read the detailed reviews and neighbourhood data on the neighbourhood page to get a complete picture. Education also scores low at 2.6 in residents' perception, although there are primary schools in the immediate vicinity. The neighbourhood has character, but it is raw and unpolished. The municipality of The Hague is investing in the public space of such neighbourhoods, but residents are seeing little of it for now.
Renting in the Valkenboskwartier: for whom yes, for whom no?
The largest age group in the neighbourhood is 25 to 45 years (7,235 residents), and with 5,640 single-person households, the Valkenboskwartier is clearly a place for singles and young professionals. Renting an apartment in Valkenboskwartier can be attractive if you are looking for a more affordable position relative to more expensive The Hague neighbourhoods, and you do not mind a messy street environment. For families with young children, the neighbourhood is less obvious: the low scores on green space, education and beauty weigh heavily then. Prefer something quieter? Then consider Belgisch Park or the green Westbroekpark en Duttendel. Those who prefer to buy rather than rent can view the supply of homes for sale in Valkenboskwartier, where the lower WOZ value can be an advantage.
Searching for rental properties in and around the Valkenboskwartier
Via Buurtje.nl you compare the current rental supply in the Valkenboskwartier with neighbourhood data, resident reviews and filters on price, floor area and energy label. This way you quickly discover whether a rental home in this neighbourhood suits you. Also take a look at the supply in adjacent neighbourhoods such as the Archipelbuurt or the Benoordenhout. Want to search more broadly? Then view all rental properties in The Hague.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a home in Valkenboskwartier?
In the free sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,653 per month, with an average area of 77 m². The range runs from €350 to €3,750 per month. Social housing via housing associations is limited: only 11% of the housing stock is owned by housing associations.
Is Valkenboskwartier a safe neighbourhood to look for a rental home?
Residents rate safety at 4.9 out of 10. That is below average. Especially in the evenings, some residents feel less comfortable. The public space is perceived as messy, with complaints about litter and overflowing waste containers.
How is the accessibility if I rent a home in Valkenboskwartier?
Tram lines 2 and 6 run along the Loosduinseweg and connect the neighbourhood with the city centre and Den Haag Hollands Spoor station. Residents give accessibility a 4.4 out of 10. By bike, you can reach Central Station in ten minutes.
Are there many single-person homes and apartments for rent in Valkenboskwartier?
Yes, the neighbourhood has 5,640 single-person households out of a total of approximately 9,750 homes. The majority of the supply consists of apartments in the free sector. Renting an apartment in Valkenboskwartier is therefore the most common option.
How clean and green is Valkenboskwartier?
Residents are critical here: green spaces score 2.6 and cleanliness 2.3 out of 10. Several residents complain that open rubbish bags lie on the street. Large parks are lacking in the immediate vicinity, although the Zuiderpark is within cycling distance.
Very nice neighbourhood, near the centre and easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AIit smells very bad
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite noisy neighbourhood because you live next to a busy road, but otherwise always a very nice neighbourhood. You can live here in larger or smaller homes. It's tidy and you're quickly in the centre of The Hague or at the beach, for example. Lovely people around you. It's a 5-minute walk from the Albert Heijn. There are also small shops within walking distance. There's a good driving school, Phillipo.
Auto-translated to English by AIA normal neighbourhood, not busy or anything like that. Lots of shops nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AIAs far as the hygienic condition is concerned, there is much room for improvement. This by making offenders clean up their own mess and imposing much higher fines. This does mean that there should be better monitoring and that the supervisory service should not just drive by. This prevents nuisance from pests and pollution. But it also gives a safer feeling for the entire neighbourhood.
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