A studio in the heart of Alkmaar
This rental studio on Gashouderstraat sits in the lively Spoorbuurt, a neighbourhood that feels like a friendly village within the city. 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 €1,600 per month, the price sits at the top of the local rental range, which runs from €1,300 to €1,650. For context, studios in Alkmaar give you an idea of what else is available in the municipality.
The Spoorbuurt neighbourhood
Based on two reviews, residents give the Spoorbuurt a 9 out of 10. One resident describes it as a "gezellige volksbuurt met jonge gezinnen," noting a wave of new residents since 2018 and a friendly, sociable atmosphere. Another calls it a "perfect neighbourhood sometimes busy but always beautiful and local," adding that it feels like "city and village in one." The area is home to around 2,425 people, with a high share of single-person households. It is a compact, mixed community where most homes are owner-occupied. The Spoorbuurt neighbourhood has a character all its own, close to the station and the centre.
Life on the street
Daily life here is easy. For groceries, the Jumbo is just around the corner, with an AH to go a couple of streets away and an Aldi within a five-minute walk. For school runs, obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is a couple of streets away, while Murmellius Gymnasium for secondary education is about a five-minute walk. The train station is also just around the corner, making commutes straightforward. The area has plenty of amenities within easy reach, all part of the municipality of Alkmaar's compact urban setup.
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At the time of writing, this studio is listed through several channels, including Real Estate LW23 and Direct Wonen. The agent has not published full specifications for the property.
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About Gashouderstraat, Alkmaar
Is €1,600 a fair price for this studio?
The asking rent of €1,600 is at the upper end of what is currently available in the Spoorbuurt. Rental listings in the neighbourhood range from €1,300 to €1,650, with an average of €1,499 and a median of €1,500. Given that the floor area is not stated, it is hard to compare on a per-square-metre basis, but the price is clearly above the typical level for the area.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents give the Spoorbuurt a 9 out of 10 based on two reviews. One describes it as a cosy, working-class neighbourhood with young families and a friendly atmosphere, noting a wave of new residents since 2018. Another says it is a perfect neighbourhood, sometimes busy but always beautiful and local, feeling like city and village in one. It is a compact, sociable area.
How far is the train station from this studio?
The train station is 400 metres from the property, which is about a five-minute walk. This makes the Spoorbuurt a practical base for commuting, with the station close enough to be convenient without being on top of the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo at 280 metres, just around the corner. An AH to go is at 407 metres, an Aldi at 533 metres, and an Ekoplaza at 553 metres, all within a short walk. A SPAR is slightly further at 712 metres. Daily grocery shopping is well covered in this part of Alkmaar.
Which schools are close to this studio?
For primary education, obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is 309 metres away, and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring is at 623 metres. For secondary education, Murmellius Gymnasium is 464 metres away, and Vonk Alkmaar is at 761 metres. Several options are within easy walking distance.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Real Estate LW23 has published only the street and price on the rental platforms. As a result, the exact location within the street and some neighbourhood figures may differ from the actual home.
