A room on the Wateringsevest
This is a room for rent on the Wateringsevest in Delft, in the heart of the historic Binnenstad district. 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 €650 per month, the rent sits 66% below the neighbourhood average of €1,923, which makes sense for a room rather than a whole home. For context, rooms in Delft give you an idea of what else is available in the city.
The Centrum-West neighbourhood
Centrum-West is a compact, lively part of Delft's old centre, and residents give it a solid 7.19 out of 10 based on two reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood with everything you need nearby. The only hassle is finding parking spaces." Another adds: "My neighbourhood is a pleasant, accessible environment. There are many amenities nearby and the shops are easily reachable." The same resident notes that litter and occasional mice are a downside, and that housing is scarce and expensive. The area is dominated by single-person households, with many students and young professionals, so it has a distinctly urban, transient feel. The Centrum-West neighbourhood is typical of a Dutch city centre in that sense.
Life on the street
The Wateringsevest sits right in the middle of Delft's centre, so daily errands are short. For groceries, the Coop is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away and an Ekoplaza not much further. For schools, the Max Havelaar Kindcentrum is a couple of streets away, and the Delftsche Schoolvereniging is a five-minute walk. Secondary options include the Laurentius Praktijkschool and the International School Delft, both within a ten-minute walk. The train station is about 1.8 km away, so a commute by rail means a short cycle or bus ride. The municipality of Delft covers the wider area, including the university campus and the surrounding villages.
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At the time of writing, this room is listed only via Kamernet.
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About Wateringsevest, Delft
Is €650 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €650 is 66% below the neighbourhood average of €1,923, but that average covers entire homes, not rooms. The average rent for a room in the neighbourhood is €644, so this listing is right in line with what rooms typically go for here. Given the central location and the fact that it is a room rather than a self-contained home, the price is consistent with the local market.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents rate Centrum-West 7.19 out of 10. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood with everything you need nearby, though parking is a hassle. Another says it is pleasant and accessible, with shops easily reachable, but mentions litter on the street and occasional mice. The area has a high share of single-person households, so it feels lively and student-oriented.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.8 km from the Wateringsevest. That is roughly a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. The exact distance depends on which part of the street you are on, since the listing does not state a house number.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Coop is 400 m away, an Albert Heijn is 494 m, and an Ekoplaza is 559 m, so daily groceries are within a short walk. For schools, the Max Havelaar Kindcentrum is 401 m away and the Delftsche Schoolvereniging is 509 m. Secondary schools include the Laurentius Praktijkschool at 576 m and the International School Delft at 628 m.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price for this room.
