A room on Schoolstraat
This rental room on Schoolstraat sits in the Spijkerbuurt, a lively part of Arnhem. 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 room itself. At €523 a month, the rent sits 62% below the neighbourhood average of €1,359, which puts it on the low side for the area. For context, rooms in Arnhem give a sense of what is available across the municipality.
The Spijkerbuurt
The Spijkerbuurt neighbourhood is home to around 3,385 people, and the figures paint a clear picture: 74% of households are single-person, and the average household size is just 1.4. The age spread leans young, with 45% of residents between 25 and 45, and 22% between 15 and 25. Families with children make up only 9% of households, so the area has a distinctly student-and-young-professional feel. The housing stock is mostly rental, with 31% owner-occupied, and the streets are known for their compact, urban character. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes purely from the data.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from Schoolstraat. For groceries, a PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. For school runs, Jenaplan basisschool de Sterrenkring is a five-minute walk, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Arnhem is similarly close. The train station is a five-minute walk, which makes getting around straightforward. The municipality of Arnhem covers the wider area, with its mix of urban amenities and green edges.
Source
At the time of writing, this room is listed only via Direct Wonen. The agent has not published full specifications for the property.
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About Schoolstraat, Arnhem
Why is there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their site.
Is €523 a month a fair price for a room here?
The rent of €523 is 62% below the neighbourhood average of €1,359 for rental properties. That average covers all rental homes, not just rooms, so the comparison is broad. For rooms specifically, the average in the area is €720, which puts this listing well below that figure too.
What is the neighbourhood like for a single person?
The Spijkerbuurt is dominated by single-person households, at 74% of the total. The average household size is 1.4, and the largest age group is 25 to 45, making up 45% of residents. This is a compact, urban area where most people live alone, so it suits a single-person lifestyle well.
How close are the daily amenities?
A PLUS supermarket is 159 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 432 metres. For primary education, Jenaplan basisschool de Sterrenkring is 356 metres, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Arnhem for secondary education is 400 metres. The train station is 500 metres away, so most daily needs are within a short walk.
What is the housing stock like in the Spijkerbuurt?
The neighbourhood has 1,608 homes, of which 31% are owner-occupied and the rest are rental. The rental market here is active, with 37 homes rented out recently and an average listing time of 29 days. The area is predominantly rental, which fits with the high share of single-person households.
