Rental homes in Zuidwal, Den Haag

Rental prices and market figures for Zuidwal, The Hague

Zuidwal is a true renter's neighbourhood: no less than 87% of the more than 4,700 homes are rental properties, compared to just 13% owner-occupied homes. About 47% of the total housing stock is owned by housing associations (social rent), while around 40% comes onto the market via other landlords, often in the private sector. This makes the supply of rental homes in Zuidwal remarkably large compared to many other neighbourhoods in The Hague.

In the private sector (excluding social rent and room rentals), the average rent over the past year was €1,911 per month, with an average floor area of 106 m². That works out to around €18 per m². The range is wide: from €824 for smaller apartments to €3,995 for larger homes or penthouses. The average WOZ value in Zuidwal is €282,000, which is significantly lower than the district average of Centrum (€345,000) and the The Hague average (€354,000). Rental prices in Zuidwal are therefore often slightly more favourable than in the more expensive parts of the city centre. At the top of this page, you can see the current overview of available rental properties and daily prices.

Living in Zuidwal, The Hague

Zuidwal is nestled between The Hague city centre and Central Station, on the edge of the historic canals. It is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war townhouses along the Zuidwal and Veenkade, post-war porch flats around the Schedeldoekshaven, and newer apartment complexes towards the Spui and Turfmarkt. The atmosphere is lively and multicultural, with a fast pace that suits its central location. Do not expect village tranquillity: you live here right in the city, with all the advantages and disadvantages that entails.

Facilities within walking distance

One of Zuidwal's strongest points is its level of amenities. Residents rate this at 9.5 out of 10, and rightly so. Supermarkets such as Albert Heijn (Turfmarkt) and Jumbo (Grote Marktstraat) are a few minutes' walk away. The Haagse Markt on the Spui is nearby for fresh produce. Along the Spui and Grote Marktstraat you will find all the major chain stores, and in the side streets plenty of small specialist shops and eateries. For education, there are primary schools such as Koningin Juliana School and the Haags Montessori Lyceum in the immediate vicinity. GP practices and the Haga Hospital (city centre location) are easily accessible. Sports facilities are more limited: there is no large sports park in the neighbourhood, but the Zuiderpark and various gyms in the city centre partly compensate for this. Green space is a point of concern. Residents give the neighbourhood a 6.0 for this. The Malieveld and Koekamp are a ten-minute walk away, but in the neighbourhood itself, green space is limited to a few tree-lined canals and small parks.

Accessibility from Zuidwal

Accessibility is excellent, with a score of 8.5. Den Haag Centraal Station is literally on the edge of the neighbourhood, a five-minute walk away. From there, intercity trains depart to Amsterdam (50 min), Rotterdam (25 min) and Leiden (15 min). Trams 1, 9 and 16 stop on the Spui and along the Schedeldoekshaven. By car, via the Utrechtsebaan you are quickly on the A12 towards Utrecht or Rotterdam. Parking is a challenge, however: the entire neighbourhood falls under paid parking with a permit requirement, and a street parking permit has a waiting list. Many residents choose the bicycle or public transport. The centre of The Hague can be reached in five minutes by bike, Scheveningen in a quarter of an hour.

What residents appreciate (and what less so)

Residents rate Zuidwal at 7.6 out of 10. Safety (9.5) and amenities (9.5) score notably high. Resident Nousch writes: "Multicultural neighbourhood with many amenities" and notes that there is increasing greenery and everything can be found in the neighbourhood. Residents are less satisfied with the beauty of the neighbourhood (5.5) and housing (6.5), which has to do with the varying construction quality and sometimes dated porch flats. Want to read more experiences? Check out all reviews and neighbourhood data for Zuidwal.

Compared to adjacent neighbourhoods such as Kortenbos and Voorhout, Zuidwal is slightly more affordable due to the lower WOZ value, but busier and less green. Uilebomen is nearby and has a similar urban character, but is more compact.

Is Zuidwal right for you as a tenant?

With 3,150 residents aged between 25 and 45 and 3,310 single-person households, Zuidwal is clearly a neighbourhood for young professionals, starters and expats. Only 16% of households are married, which confirms the picture: this is not a typical family neighbourhood. Are you a student or young professional and want to rent an apartment in Zuidwal? Keep in mind that private sector properties go quickly. Prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) and respond on the same day. For social housing, you can register via Woonnet Haaglanden, but expect years-long waiting lists. Would you rather consider buying? Then check out the supply of homes for sale in Zuidwal as an alternative. Finding a rental home in this neighbourhood requires speed and preparation.

What residents say about Zuidwal

Based on 2 reviews, Zuidwal scores a 7.6 out of 10. The highest sub-scores go to safety (9.5) and amenities (9.5). The lowest score is for beauty (5.5), followed by green space (6.0). Resident Nousch gives an 8.6 and describes the neighbourhood as a "multicultural neighbourhood with many amenities" where increasing greenery can be found. Want to know what it is really like to live here? Read the detailed reviews on the Zuidwal neighbourhood page.

Compare rental properties in Zuidwal with surrounding neighbourhoods

Unsure between Zuidwal and another neighbourhood in the city centre? In the broader centre of The Hague, rental prices are generally higher due to higher WOZ values. If you are looking for more peace and green space, neighbourhoods such as Belgisch Park or Benoordenhout are worth considering, although you will usually pay more there. Want to compare the entire The Hague supply? Then check out what is available to rent in all of The Hague. At Buurtje.nl, we combine neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home, but also a neighbourhood that suits you. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of The Hague.