Albatrosstraat
Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
AreaA room on Albatrosstraat in Utrecht
This is a room for rent on Albatrosstraat in the Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, 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 €850 per month, this room sits well below the average rent in the area, which is in line with what you would expect for a room rather than a whole home. For context, rooms in Utrecht give you an idea of what is available across the city.
The Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood
The Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood is a mixed area where most households are single people, making up 63% of residents. One resident describes it as "a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." Another says: "Living in a beautiful area with little social cohesion," noting that neighbours tend to keep to themselves. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores 6.76 out of 10. The Krommerijn river flows past, with pleasure boats and joggers heading to Amelisweerd, and a small park nearby for walks.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Jumbo and Coop are just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The train station is a five-minute walk, which makes getting around easy. Primary schools are close by, including the Agatha Snellenschool, and there are secondary options like the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium within walking distance. The area has a mix of older lower housing with apartments above, where single people and young families live. The municipality of Utrecht oversees this part of the city.
Source
At the time of writing the room is listed only via Kamernet.
This summary was generated with AI and may contain errors. Always verify the details with the provider.
Features
Details of this home
Transfer
Price
Construction
Frequently asked questions
About Albatrosstraat, Utrecht
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price on their site.
Is €850 a fair price for this room?
The average rent for a home in the Watervogelbuurt is €1,786 per month, but that figure covers entire homes rather than rooms. At €850, this room is priced well below that average, which reflects the fact that you are renting a single room rather than a whole property.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents give the Watervogelbuurt a score of 6.76 out of 10. One says it is "a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." Another describes it as "a beautiful area with little social cohesion," where neighbours mostly keep to themselves. The Krommerijn river and a small park are nearby.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 400 metres from the street, which is about a five-minute walk. This makes it straightforward to get into the centre of Utrecht or further afield without needing a car.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Jumbo and Coop supermarkets are both around 280 metres away, with an Albert Heijn at 443 metres. For schools, the Agatha Snellenschool primary school is 361 metres away, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium secondary school is 566 metres from the street.
How many people live in the Watervogelbuurt?
The neighbourhood has around 2,260 residents. Most households are single people, making up 63% of all households, while 14% are families with children. The largest age group is 25 to 45 year olds, who account for 47% of the population.
