A compact studio in Burgen en Horsten
This studio on Granaathorst sits in the Burgen en Horsten neighbourhood of Den Haag, a quiet residential pocket where the streets feel calm and green. At 44 m² it was a compact home, and the last known rent of €782 sat well below the average for rentals in this area, which made it a keen option when you look at the local market. For context, the average rental in the neighbourhood went for around €1,180, so this one was noticeably more affordable. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing it with other [studios in Den Haag] to see how it stacks up. This home has not been online since 7 September 2026.
The Burgen en Horsten neighbourhood
Burgen en Horsten is a neighbourhood with a mix of ages, where single-person households make up a large share of the population. The area has a strong urban feel, with a high density of addresses, yet it still manages to feel residential rather than overwhelming. Most homes here are flats, and the housing stock leans towards rental rather than owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is drawn from the statistics rather than personal accounts. If you want a sense of how the area fits into the wider city, [the Burgen en Horsten neighbourhood] page gives more detail.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from this spot. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, barely a minute on foot, which makes a quick bread-and-milk run very straightforward. A Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away, and a PLUS is about a ten-minute walk if you want a different range. For families, there are several schools within reach, including Basisschool Essesteijn and Kindcentrum Cascade for primary education, both around a ten-minute walk or so. The train station is about 1.5 km away, which is a manageable distance if you commute. The municipality of Den Haag covers a wide area, and [the municipality of Den Haag] page shows how this neighbourhood fits into the broader city.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed through Nationaal Grondbezit and also appeared on Pararius, so it was available via more than one channel. The listing was current, though rental availability could change quickly, so the details reflect what was published at present.
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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.
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About Granaathorst 179, 'S-Gravenhage
Was €782 a fair rent for this studio?
The rent of €782 was noticeably below the average for rentals in Burgen en Horsten, which sat around €1,180. The floor area of 44 m² was smaller than the neighbourhood average of 70 m², so the lower price partly reflected the compact size. Compared with other rentals in the area, this one is on the keen side, especially given the energy label B.
How does the energy label B affect this home?
Energy label B is an official registration recorded in the national EP-Online system. It indicated the home was relatively efficient compared with the lowest labels, so heating costs were likely to be moderate rather than excessive. The label does not say anything specific about the condition of the building or its installations, only the official efficiency rating.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily life?
Burgen en Horsten is a densely populated area with a high proportion of single-person households, making up 56% of all households. The neighbourhood has a strong urban character, with a high address density. For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just 92 metres away, and a Hoogvliet is about 274 metres, so groceries are very accessible on foot.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is about 1.5 km from this studio. That is a walk of roughly 15 to 20 minutes, or a short cycle if you prefer. The distance is manageable for commuting, though it is not right on the doorstep. The listing did not specify which station it was, only the distance.
What schools are near this studio?
There are several schools within reach. Basisschool Essesteijn, a primary school, is about 1.2 km away, and Kindcentrum Cascade is around 1.4 km. For secondary education, Veurs Voorburg is about 1.4 km and Corbulo Tech & Design College about 1.6 km. These distances make the area practical for families, though the studio itself is compact.
How quickly do rentals go in this neighbourhood?
Rentals in Burgen en Horsten were typically let within about 13 days on average, based on recent listings in the area. That suggested there was steady demand for rental homes here. With only a handful of rentals currently available, the market is not oversupplied, so homes do not tend to sit empty for long.
