A rental home on the Balijelaan
This rental home on the Balijelaan sits in the Rivierenwijk, a part of Utrecht that residents describe as cosy and accessible. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €2,050 per month, the rent sits 31% above the neighbourhood average of €1,564, which puts it on the high side compared with other rental homes in Utrecht.
The Rivierenwijk neighbourhood
The Rivierenwijk neighbourhood is home to around 9,155 people, with a mix of households: nearly half are single-person households, and about a quarter have children. Residents give the area an average score of 7.03 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Such a beautiful neighbourhood and it keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg." Another notes: "I can get to almost all my groceries or other necessities within 5 minutes by bike. But I do miss some green." A third review is less positive, mentioning safety concerns around the car park and rubbish collection. The reviews paint a mixed picture, so it is worth reading them in full.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Coop a couple of streets away and a PLUS. Primary schools are close by: KBS Gertrudis is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is. The nearest secondary school is about 800 metres away, and the train station is 1.2 kilometres from the street. The municipality of Utrecht covers the wider area, which includes the Rivierenwijk and its surroundings.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed via ViaDaan and appears on two channels. The agent has not published full specifications, so the listing is limited to the street and the rent.
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About Balijelaan, Utrecht
Why are there no property details in this listing?
ViaDaan has published only the street and price on the listing channels.
Is €2,050 a fair rent for this home?
The rent of €2,050 is 31% above the neighbourhood average of €1,564 for rental homes. The median rent in the Rivierenwijk is €1,950, and the highest rent currently listed is €2,050, so this home sits at the top of the local range. Without a floor area, it is not possible to compare the price per square metre.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents rate the Rivierenwijk an average of 7.03 out of 10. One resident praises the area as beautiful and improving, especially around the Jutfaseweg. Another appreciates the short bike rides to shops but misses green space. A third review raises concerns about safety and rubbish collection. The neighbourhood has a mix of households, with many single-person homes and a quarter of households with children.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.2 kilometres from the Balijelaan. That is roughly a 15-minute walk or a short bike ride.
What shops are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is 182 metres away, the Coop is 257 metres, and a PLUS is 426 metres from the Balijelaan. A Lidl is about 857 metres away. Residents say most groceries are within a five-minute bike ride, which matches these distances.
Are there schools close by?
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. KBS Gertrudis is 274 metres away, Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is 349 metres, and OBS Maaspleinschool is 590 metres. The nearest secondary school is about 800 metres from the street.
