A room on Otterstraat
This listing is for a room on Otterstraat in Utrecht, in the Pijlsweerd-Zuid neighbourhood. 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 €700 per month, the rent sits 61% below the neighbourhood average of €1,797, which makes it a keen option for a room. For context, rooms in Utrecht are a common choice for students and young professionals.
Pijlsweerd-Zuid
Pijlsweerd-Zuid is a compact neighbourhood with a mix of old and newer housing, and a strong student presence. Based on four reviews, residents give it an average score of 7.41. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is getting greener and more beautiful!" Another notes: "I always feel safe in this neighbourhood, perhaps because it's close to the police station." A third adds: "Supermarkets within walking distance, well accessible by public transport and quiet but not boring." The neighbourhood is home to many single-person households, and the age profile skews young, with over half of residents between 25 and 45. For more on the area, see the Pijlsweerd-Zuid neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn, Aldi and Ekoplaza are all on your doorstep, with another Albert Heijn just around the corner. For school runs, KBS De Pijlstaart is just around the corner, and Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is a couple of streets away. Secondary education is also close, with Al Amana College Utrecht within a ten-minute walk. The train station is about a kilometre away, and the city centre is a short walk, so you are well placed for both study and leisure. The municipality of Utrecht is known for its lively atmosphere and extensive amenities, as you can see on the municipality of Utrecht page.
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At the time of writing, this room is listed only via Kamernet. The agent has not published full specifications for the property, so the details above are limited to what is stated in the listing.
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About Otterstraat, Utrecht
Is €700 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €700 is 61% below the neighbourhood average of €1,797 for rental properties. That average covers all types of rental homes, not just rooms, so the comparison is rough. Still, for a room in Utrecht, this is on the keen side. The listing does not state the floor area, so you cannot compare the price per square metre with other listings.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price on the listing. As a result, the page focuses on the street and the neighbourhood rather than the home itself.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Pijlsweerd-Zuid scores an average of 7.41 out of 10 across four reviews. Residents mention feeling safe, partly because of the nearby police station, and appreciate the short walk to the centre. Some note a lack of greenery and occasional litter. The area has many single-person households and a young population, with a strong student presence.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.1 kilometres from the street. That is roughly a fifteen-minute walk, depending on your pace.
What shops and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn, Aldi and Ekoplaza are all within about 100 metres, so daily groceries are on your doorstep. For schools, KBS De Pijlstaart is about 130 metres away, and Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is about 250 metres. Secondary education is available at Al Amana College Utrecht, roughly 700 metres from the street.
