A room in the heart of Deventer
This is a room on Smedenstraat, right in the middle of Deventer's lively centre. It was a social housing rental, so the rent was set at a social level. At €738 a month, the price sat well below the average for rentals in this neighbourhood, which was a keen deal for a room in the city centre. For context, [rooms in Deventer]( /huurwoningen/deventer/kamers/) give you a sense of what's available across the municipality. This home has not been online since 3 September 2026.
The Singel neighbourhood
[The Singel neighbourhood]( /buurt/singel-deventer/) is the historic heart of Deventer, with a real mix of ages and household types. It's a dense, urban area where most people live alone, and there's a strong presence of both students and older residents. The streets are busy and full of life, with shops, cafés and restaurants woven into the fabric of the neighbourhood. It's the kind of place where you step out your door and everything is right there.
Life on the street
Daily life here is wonderfully compact. For groceries, Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. For school runs, Openbare Daltonschool de Hagenpoort is just around the corner, with Interconfessionele Basisschool De Windroos a couple of streets away. The train station is a five-minute walk, and the park is just around the corner for a bit of green. It all adds up to a very convenient spot within [the municipality of Deventer]( /gemeente/deventer/).
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Roommatch.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Smedenstraat 240, Deventer
Was €738 a fair price for this room?
The rent was €738 a month, which was 36% below the average rental price of €1,154 in the Singel neighbourhood. That made it a keen price for a room in the centre of Deventer. Rental homes in this area are typically let within about 17 days, so it's a competitive market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration that indicates the home's energy performance on a scale from A to G, with A being the most efficient.
How close is the nearest supermarket?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. Ekoplaza is just 104 metres away, Dirk is 168 metres, and Albert Heijn is about 470 metres from the room. For daily groceries, you won't have to walk far at all.
What schools are nearby?
There are a number of schools within walking distance. Openbare Daltonschool de Hagenpoort is 138 metres away, Interconfessionele Basisschool De Windroos is 298 metres, and Deventer Leerschool voor Basisonderwijs is 307 metres. Several other primary schools are within about half a kilometre.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.5 kilometres from the room, which is about a five-minute walk. That makes it easy to get out of the city or commute elsewhere without needing a car.
What kind of neighbourhood is Singel?
Singel is a very urban neighbourhood in the centre of Deventer, with a high density of addresses. Most households are single-person, and there's a notable mix of students and older residents. It's a lively, central area where shops, restaurants and amenities are all close at hand.
