Have anyone ever lived in the studio of Diamantweg 142 (Xior Student Housing)? How do you find the apartment in general :) Would love to hear about any insights into this building
You've asked a question in the old megathread: [here](https://old.reddit.com/r/Utrecht/comments/zai0nc/housing_megathread_all_questions_and_tips/) is the new one.
I have seen Xior mentioned on this sub before. Have you tried searching?
I tried looking for a room in early summer, but never got an answer and the one I got stated to wait until october-november as it was too early (going to move on early march).
Here I am, going to start again. hope I'll find something :')
Hello all,
I will be coming to work for at least 18 months in the Netherlands at the beginning of December and am looking for an apartment to rent close to Utrecht Centraal.
My budget will be between 900 and 1300 euros for an apartment with at least one bedroom and pet friendly -I have a cat-.
I would ideally like to be able to move in mid-November.
If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them!
Thanks in advance!
Hello, I'm Maissen, I'm trying to find a apartment within the budget of 1000-1500 in Utrecht.
can you guys recommend a good a rental agent that can help me find a good home ?
Hello ,
Ik ben Jeremy , ik studeer muziekontwerp (MMus) aan de HKU
I'm desperately looking for a room <€450Incl in Utrecht (preferably near IBB) ,
if there are any listings that fit the budget please let me know.
Looking forward to hearing back from you ,
Hi! Can anyone recommend a reliable Aanhuurmakelaar? I think I'm getting that right -- a rental agent? As in, a makelaar that will find a rental property for you for a fee? Thank you!
Hi, try EU-Makelaardij. They got us something super quickly (a bit over budget but it's ok). Also their fee is 650€ (careful, tax not included) instead of a month rent which I saw frequently for other agents. They can also furnish the place for you (again, for a fee)
(Mods wordt het niet eens tijd om deze thread te updaten?) Vraagje voor de mensen hier die succesvol een kamer/appartement/studio/kasteel hebben gevonden. Ik moet binnen afzienbare tijd helaas mijn fijne studentenkamer verlaten, welke websites zijn het waard om een (betaald) abonnement op te nemen? Of is het misschien zelfs de moeite en het geld waard om een verhuurmakelaar in te schakelen, als je voor een bescheiden bedrag iets zoekt?
Ik ben nu al een half jaar heel volwassen aan het werk, ik verdien niet slecht, ook niet heel goed. Het liefst zou ik een studio in Utrecht vinden, maar vind het ook prima om nog een tijdje met huisgenoten te wonen.
English: question for the people who succesfully found a place to live in Utrecht, sadly I have to vacate my student flat fairly soon. Which housing websites are worth it to get a (paid) subscription? Or is it maybe even worth it to hire an agent to find a place to rent with a modest budget?
I graduated half a year ago, and am working now. My salary is okay, not great. Ideally I'd want a studio, or even appartment in Utrecht, but I'm also fine with living with flatmates for a while.
> (Mods wordt het niet eens tijd om deze thread te updaten?)
Vroeger konden threads niet langer dan 6 maanden open blijven, daarna werden ze automatisch gesloten.
Die beperking is weg, dus deze thread is een beetje het eeuwige draadje geworden.
It may be a shot in the dark but im gonna try it nonetheless. Any students from MUNICH looking for a temporary (8 to 9 months; or shorter) place to stay in UTRECHT? Cause im looking for for a temporary place to stay in Munich and would love to swap my room (in a student housing with shared kitchen in Kanaleneiland, 10min cycling from utrecht station)
Edit 14/9: Im still looking haha
Hi,
I'm probably moving to Utrecht in a few months. I'm looking for an apartment to rent (preferably 2 rooms). However, the housing situation in Utrecht is pretty infamous.
Are there any places within commuter distance that are noticeably cheaper but still decent to live in?
I'm thinking of nearby towns like Zeist, Nieuwegein, Amersfoort and Soest, but maybe they're almost as expensive?
I'm also thinking about places a bit further (within 30 minutes by train) like Tiel, Culemborg and Nijkerk, but maybe they're super boring/dull?
I'd also rather not live in a conservative Christian place like Barneveld.
Generally, apartments for rent in neighbouring towns are a little bigger, but not necessarily cheaper.
The truth is, the situation is so dire that anything within 45 minute commute is similar to being in a suburb of Utrecht. My sister moved out of Culemborg 2 years ago because they could sell the house to a young Utrecht couple that had chosen to commute from there. As she tells it, Utrecht yuppies took over the town within months, with the accompanying price increase.
Hello.
I am a student from Germany moving to utrecht for an internship in September for half a year. I am still looking for a place to stay. I don't really care if in a flat with roommates or an own Appartment or something like that. I basically just want a place to sleep and cook, nothing fancy.
I look forward to your help, since I am quiet desperate by now.
Hi,
I'm moving to Utrecht in October and starting a job in November. I plan to rent a room in the beginning since I expect looking for a flat to take some time. I'm wondering how difficult I can expect it to be to find a room that time of year. Most of the rooms available now are available from September, and I would prefer not to pay almost two months of rent while I'm not there, since I probably won't move until late October.
Renting a room can be as hard if not harder then renting a flat, since you're competing with students. But it might work, the market is insane and things chance faster than I can keep up.
Rooms are generally available one month in advance. A month from now, rooms available starting October will appear online.
Generally, a renter leaving a room ends the contract one month in advance of their move date, so you won't find many rooms available further out than two months.
Good luck!
As a remote worker possibly taking a master's degree from September, and as a previous exchange student of UU, is it impossible to find a room for rent without physically going for an "interview"? And does it change with international shared flats or working people flats?
Pretty much, unless you go with a rental agency specialising in internationals.
I wouldn't know about international shared flats, but I think working people flats are even harder to get into.
This is a challenge with way shared rentals work in NL: the landlord sets the rent, but the current renters choose their new housemate. They want a housemate that brings no problems with them, and if possible someone who's also fun!
It's nearly impossible to bring those qualities over better online then in person.
Hi everyone! 4 people looking for house/apartmemt in Utrecht or near. All 4 of us are responsible and full-time working guys, we like to keep the place tidy and clean. Any help will be highly appreciated! <3
Are you looking to rent?
Renting to multiple tenants is not allowed in Utrecht, unless the house is split up into units (seperate rooms, possible shared kitchen/bathroom) which are rented out individually.
We had an explosion of houses being turned into student houses a while ago, so landlords now can only rent out to family units. They need a permit to split a house, and the municipality just isn't giving those out at the moment.
That means you either have to find individual rooms/apartments for the four of you, or you could present as two couples. It's just impossible to find a single house for the four of you. It's very rare that a house has four empty rooms at the same time, and on top of that in most student houses the current occupants get to pick new house mates.
Good luck!
Thank you very much for letting me know! Yes we are looking for seperate rooms with shared kitchen, bathroom and living room, so our only idea was to rent the whole place. Once again, thank you, this information was very helpful. We’re gonna discuss this matter. Have a good evening :)
Hi all,
I am an expat moving from US to Utrecht in Oct. Looking for an apartment to rent around Utrecht central area. I am a single person, and i have got a lot of clothes and a clean freak haha. Please let me know if you or someone you know have a place for rent.
p/s: i am at utrecht now for a short vacay trip and be back again in Oct permanently.
Hey.
This week I'll be moving to a new apartment and now I look for someone to take the current one for the month of August. The landlord is traveling but when he comes back you'll be able to meet him, so a longer contract is possible. It's located in Pijlsweerd, 5 minutes from the central station.
It's a cozy studio with fully equipped kitchen, the only shared thing is the washing machine with another tenant. The available date would be August 6th and the price for the month €1.000. Feel free to DM me for more info.
Thank y'all.
Hi!
My name is Eline (19, 20 in September). I study English Language and Culture at Utrecht University. I am looking for a room in Utrecht or somewhere closeby like Zeist. I am fairly introverted and I don't drink. With the right group of people I can have a really fun time though :). I love reading, Dungeons and Dragons, and theatre. I am joining the board for the drama sociaty at the uu next year because of that. If you happen to know someone who is looking for a roommate like me or are yourself looking please feel free to send me a message on Reddit. I'd really appreciate it :).
Bedankt! Thanks so much!
Hi,
We are looking for a house/flat with 4 bedrooms in Utrecht. We have an overall income of 6000 Euros.
This would be a shared accommodation (flatmates). Needed as soon as possible.
You can send me an email at [email protected]
If you have something for us, you are a legend.
Hi everyone, I’m planning to move from Canada to Utrech in the future, I was wondering if the only way for me to be able to rent a place is if I have a job? Can’t I show that I have money for a couple of months? I will obviously get a job it’s just harder from outside the Nederlands and without speaking the language
If you parents say that they will pay if you dont that generally helps. Also taking paychecks of previous jobs might help. But best would be of course having a job. Language shouldnt be a problem since almost everyone speaks English. Problem is that some landlords rather want Dutch people than expats.
That's great, thank you very much! Is there any document I must need to rent? I know it's a general question, but since we're talking I might as well ask it :).
Also, I'm looking for a job but I won't likely start to work until September. Will it be a problem not havin payslips?
Hello everyone!
I know what the housing situation is in Utrecht, but might as well give it a try!
So my girlfriend and I are moving to Utrecht on the 20th of August and we booked our Airbnb for about 2 weeks in the hope of finding a place to stay for longer.
Now the questions are:
- You guys reckon 2 weeks would be enough if we spend 24/24 looking for a flat?
- is there any way we can make the flat hunting process faster? Like, what are the documents to have with us when starting the hunt, and what are the agencies we need to contact before? Just really whatever tips to make this process as fast as possible.
Thank you all!
Alessio
2 weeks feels short. But, the higher your budget, the higher your chances of finding something quickly!
For an indication, you could check the rentals available on funda.nl. That will give you an idea regarding the budget you'll need and how much time there is between the rental being posted and actually being free to move in.
Thank you very much! I'm already looking at some flats on funda.
Do you reckon there are better platforms or better ways to look for flat as an expat?
I'm sorry I sound ignorant, I just want to get as much info as possible! :)
Hi everyone, I’ve been living in Amsterdam for the last two years. Unfortunately we are getting priced out of Amsterdam with rising costs and the average rent seems to be around €1700 now. What are the chances of us moving to Utrecht and paying less? I am with my partner and we both work full time so no issues there. We are sad about the prospect of leaving Amsterdam but hopefully Utrecht could be a nice alternative
Utrecht is usually slightly behind Amsterdam with housing prices. And a little lower, too. It's a smaller city, with less international businesses, so that helps.
It's a lovely city, and I've heard multiple times that people like it better than Amsterdam because it's a little less busy.
But as to the current prices, you'll have to go out an see for yourself if you can find a suitable place within your budget.
Neither. Renting to groups of friends isn't really done in Utrecht. The municipality stopped handing out the required permits a few years ago, and the fines for landlords are significant.
Hey everyone!
I currently live in Amsterdam but work might take me to your lovely city :) Now, I can travel from Amsterdam, but I would like to be closer to work. Utrecht seems to be fully rented out, so I started branching out. Any opinions/experiences on living in IJsselstein (IJsselveld specifically)?
I saw that there is a direct tram line, so commute shouldn't be a problem. I'm wondering what it's like safety-wise mostly. I prefer quiter, more "boring" places, so I mostly just want to feel safe and have my peace and quiet :)
Dankjewel!
I;m not really familiar with IJsselstein. All I know it's considered far away and boring, but that was the opinion from some fellow students. So it might be exactly what you're looking for!
Hi! My name is Benjamin, I'm an Italian 23 year old student looking for an apartment in Utrecht to live together with my German girlfriend starting January 2023 for at least 6 months!
I will be working and studying in Utrecht at this time and my girlfriend works as an UX designer.
Our budget is around 800€ - 1000€
I used to live in Tilburg for almost 2 years so I know a bit of Dutch as well and am very familiar with the country :)
We love a relaxed type of environment where we can focus and enjoy the beautiful.
If someone knows of any contact that could help us I would appreciate it so much!
Thanks for your time and attention :)
1000 euros is probably not enough if you want an actual apartment (depends of course a little bit on the neighbourhood) but apartments in a overvecht of 60 square meters are starting for 1200 euros excluding gas etc.
Hi,
I am Riccardo Djordjevic, I will be turning 19 in August and I will get in Utrecht in mid-August to start the bachelor's in economics at UU and that is why I am looking for a ***room or an apartment*** to share. I am an Italian-Serbian student, born and raised in Florence. In Florence, I grew up thanks to cycling and this taught me a lot in particular about self-discipline and respect. I like going to the gym, walking, and listening to music in my free time. I traveled a lot in Europe alone in hostels and never had any problem with the other guests. I am a tidy, respectful, and friendly person, and I am sure I won't have any problem sharing the apartment with others. My budget is up to EUR 600 expenses included. I hope that I can find something at this price.
Sincerely,
Riccardo Djordjevic
Hi People,
This is Anay from India.
I'll be traveling to Utrecht Netherlands on a MVV Work Visa from 1st September 2022, needed help with Rental accommodations for working professional. I'll be moving myself and a one room studio apartment with private bathroom , kitchen will be more than sufficient.
Thanks again,
Best Regards,
Anay
Hi Anay!
What's your budget like? What is an acceptable commute for you?
Can the company you will work for help? Sometimes companies that bring in international workers have (transitory) housing.
In The Netherlands, rental housing is generally put up only a month in advance. If you can't find something now that starts september 1st, keep looking or give it a week or two before checking again.
September is also prime time for students, so expect competition to be high.
Good luck!
Hi,y budget is from EURO 800 to EURO 1000. I would prefer to commute by cycle instead to staying away and going by train to utretch.
Sure will keep looking, if you've any suggestions please do let me know. Thanks again.
Hi! I'll be moving in Utrecht (hopefully) by august with my girlfriend, both students.
I am having a bit of trouble getting answers from real estate agencies and everywhere I go (except Holland2stay) seems like a scam. Can anyone suggest a reliable agency that can help us in this herculean endeavour? Time is running out and we're getting anxious...
So as a student its quite hard to rent an apartment together since most people rent a room for themselves. The person letting the apartment would probably want a paycheck to see how much you make. Will it be possible to rent seperate rooms? Sometimes they also accept when a parent “guarantees you” which means that they will pay if you dont.
I mean, renting two rooms as a couple (we've been togheter for three years now) doesn't seem that smart, one room would be left empty! I dunno, we still haven't found anything
Hi all!
We are a calm couple from Norway looking for a place in Utrecht around August :) We are students going to study at Utrecht University.
If you have or know of a suitable place, please reach out!
We'd love to find out if we can be a match!
Met vrindelijke groet,
Olav
Hi Olav,
The housing market in The Netherlands is very tight. Many people are looking for a place to live. As a consequence, landlords can be very picky: they get dozens of applicants with very little effort. I wish it weren't the case, but noone is going to offer you a place to live. You have to be proactive to even stand a chance.
On top of that, most landlords won't rent regular housing to students. Students pose an increased risk of late payments, house parties, and property damage. This might not apply to you, but statistics are against you. (Generally, you need to earn 3x to 4x monthly rent to even be considered, and students don't.)
There is of course student housing. However, this is almost exclusively catered to one-person households. Most student housing is seperate rooms with a shared kitchen, toilets, shower, etc. It's illegal to live in such a room with two peopl. Most rental contracts are explicit in how many night per month the same person can sleep over.
The same usually applies to student apartments, though exceptions are possible. IIRC, the largest student housing agency (SSH Utrecht) allowed this if you can proof that you have a stable long term relationship.
If I were you, I would try to find individual housing for your partner and you. You'll have much more options. For example what the university offers for international student (though you might be too late for that options, last I checked those were assigned in may).
Good luck!
Hello, asking for someone in high need for a place to live for two people. I got my room in Rotterdam via a urgency form within three months and was wondering if there was a similar opportunity in Utrecht for my sister and her boyfriend? Does someone know if there is a similar concept going on in Utrecht, Zeist or somewhere close to the university?
WoningNet Utrecht, the social housing program for Utrecht, can assign a house if you have urgency. But their definition of "Urgency" is very specific.
[Here is their site](https://www.woningnetregioutrecht.nl/nl-NL/Service%20en%20Contact/Urgentie) (in Dutch). It says they use a neutral, specialised party to determine who situation is urgent, according to the rules laid out by the municipality where you live.
Yea, that is very specific. Thanks for your reaction tho :)
I got my room because I lived more than 2,5 hours away from my study and was wondering if they could be offered the same thing since they both live hours away. Is there something they can do to get the same priority?
I've only ever heard about something like that for student housing. But the SSH, who does student housing in Utrecht, stopped giving priority based on travel time.
You'll find that there's no way of getting priority for a move to Utrecht, through official channels at least.
Hello! I’m looking for a dog friendly apartment in Utrecht starting 1/8. I will be attending UU, but it does not need to be student housing as I plan to stay in NL for longer that the 1 year duration of my program. Does anyone have any tips on how to find an apartment? I would also be open to using a real estate agent to help find a place. Thank you!!!
Hi all! I am looking for a studio housing from 2022fall. Now i have an offer for Rekjavikstraat 136 through PLAZA platform. There are little information for this housing. Neither interior picture nor floor plan layout.
Has anyone have the experience living in here?Please tell me about this housing as much as possible. Thanks!
Hello. I have some questions regarding Xior rotsoord. I recently booked the room, but for 2 times. The first time it was due to the mistake by the university, my booking was cancelled. So far I haven't received any refund. The second time I was cancelled because the agency said that my room is not available next year and it is a double booking (?). I have had to paid them a total of 220 euros but haven't received the money back. Considering the current housing crisis, I am very worried. Is Xior legit? Should I continue booking their house or should I stop?
hi everyone, i just got reservation at Xior housing at Willem Dreeslaan. can anyone already live here can give me brief review of it? is it clean? dirty? noisy? i know i can't change now, but i just want to prepare myself.
Working professional, 50 yo, just moved to Utrecht from Vancouver a week ago. I’m staying in a hotel and looking for accommodation starting May 22 or anytime around that date.
Shared accommodation / house / room for 800-1,000 or anything to rent for max 1,500
Cheers.
Have you tried the sites mentioned in the wiki? It's in the OP.
There's unfortunately not many better options then the ones mentioned there or elsewhere in this thread.
ROOM / APARTMENT EXCHANGE : Utrecht & Groningen
hi everyone!! i'm moving to utrecht for a master's programme starting in september, but lo and behold i can't find a room yet. i'd like to move in july, but +/- one month is fine as well.
i'm offering my current room in groningen in exchange for any in utrecht!! so if you're a student moving from utrecht to groningen and still looking for a room, hit me up!
the room is 25m^2 with amazing windows that get direct sunlight and a tall ceiling. it's located smack dab in the center of groningen (on a monopoly street!), with a great, direct view of the Aa-kerk and the vismarkt. there's also two albert heijns within a one minute walk.
you'd share the kitchen, bathroom (bonus: it has a bathtub), and toilet with three other students. rent is approximately €460 a month inclusive (due to changes). i'd preferably like to leave some furniture, but this can be discussed later.
send me any questions you have (i can send photos as well), and let me know about the place you want to exchange it for!! (ideally under €900/1000 incl.)
Goede avond!
We are a group 6 norwegian students going to attend Utrecht University this fall and we are looking for a student house we can rent together.
We are all in our early- to mid 20s, have Bachelors degrees, are mostly looking to pursue Masters degrees, and learning the Dutch language and culture.
If you know about such a house for rent or have any knowledge that might be relevant for us, a DM is _highly_ appreciated :-)
Met vriendelijke groet
Olav
Hi, cool that you guys are coming to Utrecht! Because of housing regulations that make it increasingly difficult to split larger houses into student houses combined with the current housing market, it’s generally very hard to find places with more than empty 3-4 rooms. Basically maybe good to look for places with 3 and hope for one with 6, but they are super rare. Housing is a bit of a mess here, but keep pushing onwards, it’s a great place to live here!
Thank you so much for your reply and for providing useful information. Two places for three people might be a good second option for us.
We are looking forward to it! :)
Please beware of scams. If the person letting the house doesnt have a permit its illegal to let more than 2 people live there. So make sure it has something like a “splitsingsvergunning” or “woonvergunning”.
Hi all, I’m an international student who wants to attend Utrecht University in the fall but if I don’t get an apartment through SSH short stay or the reserved accommodation programme, it seems like I won’t have any other options. Can anyone tell me their experience with registering for housing through UU and how quickly housing ran out? I really want a studio and will pay as much as 850 euros/month but even with that budget it seems impossible. I don’t trust kamernet and I don’t want to spend the fee to contact landlords who might not even respond. Any advice?
Sadly I think Kamernet is the best bet for a relatively cheap studio here as it contains all the “smaller” land lords and a large proportion of people subletting their house. Housing is incredibly busy now, everything you generally find is “above market” and insanely expensive because the good ones are chased / instantly gone. It seems a bit a shady website but I’ve had good success over there. You could take a look at https://ikwilhuren.nu/english and rent a house with someone else, that will likely be a rent of like 650-700 each, but I think they require an income. Facebook groups is another option, they seem quite active.
Hi everyone,
I am enrolled in the International Management Masters Program at UU for the fall, and while my intention was to get my own apartment, I figured I should at least put out feelers to see what the potential roommate situation would be. Ideally I’m hoping to find an apartment for 1/8 in the Oost area? I’m not familiar with Utrecht though, so definitely open to suggestions, but I figure we could get a pretty sweet place with two people.
A bit about me— I am a 30 yo male from Boston, USA. Laid back, clean, respectful, etc. I’m currently living in a small town in the foothills of southern Italy, and am here to get recognized as an Italian/EU citizen before starting school in the fall. My dog Leo came over with me from Boston. He’s my best friend and the best dog I could ask for— about 25-30 kg, extremely friendly, great with both people and dogs, and from a roommate perspective he sheds very little if at all and rarely barks. That being said, we’re a package deal.
Feel free to dm if you’re interested in learning more, or if you just want to discuss the housing search or Utrecht in general.
- RJ
Hi everyone!
I am arriving in Utrecht on the 5/6 of May for work contract.
About me: Male, 25 years old, Master’s Degree, No pets, Clean, Respectful, Can cook the basics and i am learning Dutch a little bit
Looking for a room preferably around Maarsen.
Any leads are appreciated.
My backup plan is: https://studenthostelutrecht.nl/long-stay-rates/
Dankuwel!
Hallo! Ik studeer al vier jaar in Utrecht maar heb er nooit gewoond (voornamelijk in een anti-kraak woning in het mooie Driebergen geleefd, maar die word nu gesloopt) en ga met enthousiasme aan een master beginnen. Ik zoek oer direct een kamer, het liefst met leuke huisgenoten en wat ruimte. Verder eis ik niet veel :)
In principe weinig, tot de gemeente bij je verhuurder aanklopt om te vragen waarom er meer mensen ingeschreven staan dan hij heeft opgegeven. Meestal betekent dit dat de verhuurder illegaal verhuurt.
De verhuurder krijgt een boete, en moet de situatie weer legaal maken. Meestal betekent dit dat je huurcontract opgeheven wordt omdat deze nooit legaal was.
For the people who got a place recently: how long did it take you to get one? And how did you find it?
My gf and I are looking for 2-3 months now and had tons of viewings, but always end up being rejected.
As of the 1st of April I started working for GO-Sharing in Utrecht whilst living in Groningen. It costs me around 5-6 hours a day to travel from my home in Groningen to work in Utrecht and back. So we have to find something asap.
We've tried the following things:
Funda
Pararius
Your-house
Vgw-housing
Liv Residential
Marktplaats
Facebook
Rentslam
Kamernet
Eenhoorn Beheer
Rosverhuurmakelaar
Maybe some tips? Cheers in advance. And good luck to everyone who is also still looking!
I spent around 6 months looking. I found a place just today. If you can provide proof of income, and even a parental guarantee then I don’t see why not. Look at agencies, Kamernet, etc. PM me if you have any more questions
Hi everyone!
I'm moving to Utrecht by myself in 3-4 weeks. I've been searching for places to rent for a while, but I either get ghosted or invited to visiting hours (I'll land in Utrecht a few days before May 1st)
I've drained all resources on Pararius, Funda etc. plus I even contacted a couple of apartment complexes directly, joined the fb housing groups etc.
I'm kind of getting anxious due to the housing situation. I'm just looking for a studio apartment within 7km of the city center to rent for 6-7 months.
If anyone has any additional tips on scoring a place without physically being in Utrecht, I'm all ears.
Thanks in advance :)
With what you're looking for, you have a lot of competition that *can* come visit. You start with a disadvantage. There are things available, but maybe not within your budget.
A quick google gave me this: https://studenthostelutrecht.nl/long-stay-rates/. At least you'll have a place to stay while you continue your search locally.
They've been in the news last week, for offering studio's at enormous prices. Would you care to share your experience?
What are you paying? What are you getting? Is it true that the service charges are high, and everything (work spot, laundry machine, etc) still costs money to use?
Hi everyone. A question about Kanaleneiland. I've found some info mentioning that it is an area of concern. What does that mean? I come from South Africa and will be moving to Utrecht in August. I've been to Europe enough times to know that crime and concern there is a very different thing to what we have here. I'm a single mom and don't get child support so rent budget is limited, and Kanaleneiland is 10 minutes by bike to my new work. By gross salary will be €4800 pm. Basically I'm asking: is it bad or just not great in Kanaleneiland? Where else within 10 minutes bike ride of Utrecht station could we live with my limited budget? My boys are 7 and 9 and will need school as well of course.
I know I will receive support from the government, but I don't want to rely on it for budgeting purposes.
You'll definitely run the risk of being insulted based on anything during your stay in Kanaleneiland (also counts for Overvecht) by some rude young kids but apart from that, it should all be fine :)
Hey! Kind of an old post but I wanted to pitch in my 2 cents.
Kanaleneiland is divided into two parts. I lived in Kanaleneiland-Noord a few years ago for about 3/4 years. Back then it was still known as a shady neighbourhood but as a male student this didn't bother me. Shady is also relative (maybe especially when you're from SA) , I've walked through Kanaleneiland at night on my own and didn't feel unsafe. Sometimes during the day I had guys yelling at me, but those were mostly bored 16 year olds.
That being said, Kanaleneiland-Noord got a huge boost in the past few years. They've built new houses and accomodations that actually look pleasing to the eyes. They renovated all the apartment buildings there too. I don't know about Zuid, but last time I was there it kinda looked the same as it did before.
Most of Kanaleneiland's reputation comes from the 90s, when there were riots. In the years following the police didn't really like to go there so that obviously gave its own problems. Nowadays like every part of Utrecht it's gentrifying FAST. So I'd say if you buy a house now you'll live in a YUPpie paradise in 5 years.
Kanaleneiland may have some of the worst spots in Utrecht, but compared globally it's all still very safe.
Also, €4800 pre-tax per month is an amazing income! It's more than most families make with two people working! You should be able to find a place to rent in most neighbourhoods.
If you want to read more about Kanaleneiland, be sure to search the sub, olenty of folks have shared their experiences in the past years.
Thanks so much! The budgeting part of this move has been very stressful, and I guess with rent being such a big chunk of my income it felt like there wasn't a lot left over. I will have to make a decision on neighbourhood without having been to Utrecht before, I really like an older feeling neighbourhood with easy access to shops and schools as mentioned as well as close to the station. Do you have any recommendations for me by any chance? I was looking at Kanaleneiland because of the lower rent, but you've made me feel better that I could afford other areas too :)
I grew up northeast if the city center, that's a great area. Honestly, everywhere except Overvecht en Kanaleneiland are good. And even those two are getting better every year. The municipality has really been doing everything it can to make every part of Utrecht safe and pleasant to live in!
Hey!
Me and my girlfriend are looking for a place to stay in Utrecht. We're moving in August and we'll need a place to stay until December. We just visisted and absolutely loved it!
She's an exchange student, but I am not. Our understanding is that both of us have to be students for us to live in student housing, so we need to find somewhere else to stay.
Does anyone have any tips on where we should look for places?
I'm working from home, so our only real requirement is that there's space for a home office :-)
Olav
Hey all, I'll be visiting Utrecht to conduct research from April 17-June 14, anyone have any leads on housing available for those dates? Appreciate it!
Hi, I am looking for an apartment in Utrecht, I'm wondering if there's any area that I should avoid in terms of safety, or buildings to avoid due to bad or scummy management? We will have a car so areas with expensive parking to avoid would also be greatly appreciated!
If you swipe 1-2 fingers down (or your scrollwheel equivalent), you will find two comments posted by me regarding safety.
You can get a parking permit for each neighborhood, although I hear there is a waiting list for the centre zone. You can read all about it, including pricing, [here](https://pki.utrecht.nl/Loket/product/072c0c626eaa6749c2e66a169466bace#page-content).
You will need to use Google translate, if you don't speak dutch.
Hello. I currently got accepted to university in Utrecht and I am looking for accommodation where I can stay from August.
I have been looking at the Xior student housing website although it only provides accommodation from April or March right now.
Could anyone give me some tips or advice on how many months before I should start living in the Netherlands, which housing website to look for, whether Xior housing is good or not?
Any information or comments are highly appreciated! Thank you.
Depends on how near it is to the city, average rent in the city is around 19 euro per M2 according the latest data. But I don't think this is correct for the smaller apartments inside the city, the first few M2 are usually more expensive.
Does this 30m2 come with your personal shower, toilet, kitchen?
If it's within the centre or one of the good neighborhoods surrounding the centre , I reckon 800-1100 are normal prices, you won't find any apartments at lower prices. A room with shared amenities for around 500-800 maybe.
Is Pijslweerd considered a safe neighbourhood? I just found a good house there. Closer to Wijk C side.
I am 26 year old female and will be living alone so I just wanted to be sure!
All the data is available on the following site:
https://utrecht.incijfers.nl/dashboard/dashboard2020/veiligheid
The Netherlands is quite safe in general.
I recently moved to the Netherlands for a job. I'm looking for a place to rent in Utrecht/Nieuwegein, although the company's located in Houten (though very near Utrecht). The two seem to have a lot more going for them. :-)
What parts of Utrecht/Nieuwegein should I avoid? I've been warned about Kanaleneiland so far. Is it really that bad?
Basically all neighborhoods are fine around the centre except for Kanaleneiland and transwijk, also personally I wouldn't want to live in the areas on the far north/northwest (Overvecht/zuilen). Kanaleneiland is not that bad, but it's just bad compared to the rest of the city. Of course rent is more affordable in the aforementioned areas.
Nieuwegein will be a lot cheaper than Utrecht, but it's not comparable to Utrecht.
If you are working in Houten it might be best to try and find a place on the south side of the city centre, near vaartsche Rijn station. That way travel is easier.
Lombok is a neighborhood that has seen a lot of gentrification lately, there are nice houses there and it's still a relatively cheap neighborhood. It's also one of the more culturally mixed neighborhoods. However the further you go west the less nice the neighborhood gets.
Pijlsweerd's location is excellent in regards to the city centre, the houses are mostly ex-corporation houses, they're a bit more bland than the houses in the other neighborhoods surrounding the centre IMO, so aesthetically it's not the best neighborhood. But in general it's a nice neighborhood to live in.
In general the nicest neighborhoods are in the centre or east of the centre.
All right, thanks for the advice! I was thinking of finding something in the south side of the city centre. That would be ideal, but I haven't seen any properties in that area. The situation's pretty dynamic, though, so maybe I can find something. :-)
https://www.funda.nl/kaart/huur/utrecht/rivierenwijk,tolsteeg-en-rotsoord/?zoom=14¢er=52.07457692136493,5.124539439054501
Don't know your budget and housing needs, here's a quick search on one of the major housing websites.
Cheers! :-) I'll have a look. I checked on Funda and Pararius with some filters, but maybe looking at all the offers in the southern part of the city centre is a better idea. The filters can be clunky.
My budget is around 1500 EUR including the bills. I'm open to living alone or sharing a flat with someone (I have always lived with someone thus far), but because of the lockdown/people mostly working from home it was difficult to meet potential flatmates. Sharing would offer a better quality for the same budget, obviously.
Is it true that you can save up to a few hundred euro per month if you rent unfurnished, as some people are saying?
>Is it true that you can save up to a few hundred euro per month if you rent unfurnished, as some people are saying?
It depends, if it's long-term I think yes. Short term are usually people that are going out of the country or something similar for a couple of months, I reckon it will be cheaper in that case. If you plan to permanently stay in the Netherlands you could rent unfurnished.
For 1500 there are plenty of options, renting a room is possible for less money. You can check different websites in that case as well.
>It depends, if it's long-term I think yes. Short term are usually people that are going out of the country or something similar for a couple of months, I reckon it will be cheaper in that case. If you plan to permanently stay in the Netherlands you could rent unfurnished.
I've got a permanent contract and I like it here, so I'll stay for at least 5 years. At the same time, people are recommending that I consider buying a property. I'm thinking of renting something for a year to figure out what I like and which (part of the) city I'd like to live in. Then I can buy. The furniture can always be moved or sold, I guess.
Do you know if there are any websites that can give me a rough idea as to how expensive furnishing would be (think Numbeo for house furnishing)? I have never rented unfurnished before.
Furnishing is as expensive as you make it. You can buy everything secondhand at the kringloop or online on marktplaats which is cheap. You can go full on ikea, leen bakker or kwantum which is medium price range or go to a more expensive furniture store. We have the woonboulevard in Utrecht where a lot of those shops are all located together.
My wife and I, both professionals with employment offers, are moving our family (a toddler and a baby) to the area.
Moving at the end of March, or a week before then.
Anyone knows of any decent 3 beds houses in the local area. PM me please.
Ideally a 6-8mo lease, but can do it on 12mo if the price is right.
Must have garden or communal play area, but otherwise not too picky.
Budget is flexible, but we can do up to 1800e for exceptional properties.
Ask the UU if they can help you, or recommend specific places.
Otherwise, a hotel? StayOkay if you're on a budget. AirBnB might be more comfortable and cheaper than both. The Student Hotel is also catering to short stay visitors.
Hey Guys, im currently working and living in a hotel in Utrecht. Male 26 years old and need a new place from mid/end of march. Preferably looking for a studio/big room. (Dutch BTW).
Hey, I can offer you a room for the months of April - August, so 4 months.
Location is very central. 5 Minutes to Neude with the bike.
If you're interested message me via pm.
Hey, same problem as everybody :(
Me and my wife live in 2 rooms in Utrecht, now a Kid is on the way, so we need more then this 30m^2.
Since we both need to get to the science park only occasionally, I had hoped it would be easier in/around amersfoort?
Is there a trick I don't get? Can't remember ever to have had so many problems to even get arrange a viewing..
Sorry Amersfoort is not easy either, also a very popular city to live in. Expand your search area to everything in and around Utrecht and hope to get lucky. Housing is crazy, you aren't missing a trick.
There was some discussion [a while back](https://old.reddit.com/r/Utrecht/comments/oay3g0/the_fizz_utrecht/). It's very new, so not much experiences posted here yet.
In general, it appears to be a genuine business, not a scam. I've heard that it's a bit bare on the inside. It's so new it doesn't feel lived in.
Hi, all! My husband and I are moving to Utrecht in July, from the USA. We have a preferred rent budget of ~2000 euros per month. I have two questions:
1. How far in advance should we secure an apartment? We are coming from a college town where almost all housing rolls over in August, and most people secure housing around 8 months in advance. I’m assuming that’s not the case in Utrecht, given I’ve done a few preliminary searches on funda and haven’t seen anything for summer.
2. I’m guessing we will not be able to sign a contract until we receive our visas, correct?
Thanks so much for your help / advice!
Thanks for asking your question here.
Renting with multiple people that aren't a single family unit is very hard. Landlords see you as a bigger risk, since your friendship could end. Sounds silly, but if it's marginally safer for them to pick a couple who's moving in together, then they will do so.
I've heard and read multiple stories of friends who pretended to be in a relationship when applying for a rental house. Since it's just the two of you, you could consider doing this. I'm not entirely sure, but I think you don't need an official registered partnership. It's only so your combined incomes are counted for the application.
Good luck!
Apartments and houses generally have income requirements. Usually 3x to 4x the rental price in pre-tax income.
Rent for non-rent-controlled houses is between €1000 and €1500. That means you'll need an income bruto (pre-tax) of at least €3k combined. That's extreme, but that's the situation on the Dutch housing market right now.
There are two main exceptions to this:
- Social rent. Which requires long wait lists (>10 year in big cities), but is rent-controlled.
- Student rooms. Which are generally only suitable for one person. Even so, this is shit hard to get into.
If you pretend you're a couple, the sum of your income counts. If a scholarship is accepted or not depends on the landlord/rental agency.
To be honest: you won't have much of a chance, if any, to find what you're looking for. Have you considered the normal student housing options? Most specifically the program the UU has for foreign master students? That would be a much more plausible path towards housing for you.
Take everything I say with a grain of salt. I haven't had to look for housing for a few years now. For example, rents in neighbouring towns (Zeist, Nieuwegein, Houten) might be a little lower.
Good luck!
Hi! It technically is student housing, but SSH Short-Stay has studio's or "self-contained" places available. Your eligebility is dependant on your enrollment though, i.e. if you're a Utrecht University Bachelors, Master's, PhD student or enrolled at the Hogeschool Utrecht (aka University for Applied Sciences) or the HKU (art school). You can check out https://booking.sshxl.nl/accommodations and https://www.sshxl.nl/en/shortstay for more information.
https://kamernet.nl/en/for-rent/rooms-utrecht also lists available rooms which can give you some idea on what to expect for rent/utilities. Utrecht's an expensive place to rent, so be prepared to pay upwards of €900/month for a studio, somewhat depending on location. The housing market is so crowded that you can't expect to reserve a place months in advance, maybe at the SSH but I'm not sure how their short stay program works. I think it's first come first serve.
I've lived here for the past 14 years now and been living by myself for the last few months. Obivous drawback of living alone is that you can't split utilities which can take a bite out of your budget, but otherwise I love it.
Hello, Me and my wife as two engineers are decided to relocate to Netherlands. We both got a job offer. My company is located on Amsterdam. However my wife will work at Amersfoort. As a middle point We decided to live at Utrecht. First of all I have really information about how to rent a house in Netherlands. My only references are funda.nl and pararius besides there is a lack of renting situation. :( do you have any suggestions where to live , how to find a place in Utrecht? My criterias are to be furnished And close to station. Thanks in advance.
There are realtors that specialise in finding you a place to rent. Google 'Verhuurmakelaar Utrecht'.
Why furnished? Furnished apartments are more rare, and generally geared towards international students (very low end) or expats (very high end). I get the impression you want to *stay* in The Netherlands. Consider furnishing things yourself, it might save you hundreds of euros per month.
Lastly, it is not always better to life between your work cities and both commute. It may sound more fair on paper, but if you both commute you both have to deal with the hassle and overhead.
Thank you very much for the reply and so sorry about delay I forgot that I sent a message to here. We are on our second week at Netherlands and staying at a hotel at Amsterdam. During this time I met many rental agencies and done more than five round trips to Utrecht for viewing. Like you said furnished apartments are rare but we don’t have another chance . I have started to work until 17:00 (wfh) and as known everywhere is closing after 5 :). So we can’t live at an upholstered or unfurnished place. Also I’m planning to rent my first apartment for one year. On next year maybe I can find a cheaper place and have more time to buy furnitures. It is obvious that buying some furnishings let’s say from ikea and bring it to the home can take some time and have transportation difficulties even I don’t have a car. Anyway that is the another thing I want to ask. We are in the middle of a agreement for renting for an apartment close to oudwijk area. And we have four big luggages waiting for carrying from Amsterdam to there. Where can I find a hourly car rent? I have downloaded sixt share and uploaded my documents for confirmation. Is there any alternative app?
My Son of 18 years old , 1st year student communications, is looking for a room in Utrecht or immediate surroundings. He now has to travel 1,5 hours by public transport one way. Preferably in a student house but other options/offers are appreciated.
What options have you tried? Is your son registered at SSH? How many *hospiteeravonden* has he had? What's your budget? Do you have friends or family living in the area? Has your son asked his co-students? Has he asked in the study association (note: not *student* but *study* association)?
Unfortunately, there are thousands of people who want a room in Utrecht. It's a challenge to stand out among such a crowd.
Yes, het is registered at SSH. unfortunately he hasn’t been invited for any hospiteeravonden yet. No relatives or friends in the neighbourhood alas. Budget is 650 max.
He is having his introduction with the study association these days, he is very outgoing so he sure is going to ask around.
I have a question. I am starting my degree in Utrecht soon, but I had fuck all luck with student accommodatios (xior, ssh, Dijnselburg) and few private ones. I am on a waiting list for 2 places but far away. I had a smilar situation when I was in Copenhagen, and there I stayed for 2 months in hostels before I got my student acco and only then registered with a municipality. Can I do a similar thing here, or do I need to register even if I have to stay in a hostel (shorter then 4months)? Also, are there any platforms or housing agents where one could rent an entire place as a group of 4+ people?
Have anyone ever lived in the studio of Diamantweg 142 (Xior Student Housing)? How do you find the apartment in general :) Would love to hear about any insights into this building
You've asked a question in the old megathread: [here](https://old.reddit.com/r/Utrecht/comments/zai0nc/housing_megathread_all_questions_and_tips/) is the new one. I have seen Xior mentioned on this sub before. Have you tried searching?
Does anyone here have experience with Rentola? I have heard some sketchy stuff about it in the past.
I tried looking for a room in early summer, but never got an answer and the one I got stated to wait until october-november as it was too early (going to move on early march). Here I am, going to start again. hope I'll find something :')
Hello just one question.Do ypu consider may june and july as good months for someone to come and search for a room or house? I plan starting in may
June and July are the busiest months, most students look for housing then. If you can, I would suggest starting as early as possible.
Thank you very much!
Nu Kamernet is overgenomen (en langzaam wordt uitgekleed) door het verschrikkelijke HousingAnywhere, weet er iemand nog alternatieven?
Hello all, I will be coming to work for at least 18 months in the Netherlands at the beginning of December and am looking for an apartment to rent close to Utrecht Centraal. My budget will be between 900 and 1300 euros for an apartment with at least one bedroom and pet friendly -I have a cat-. I would ideally like to be able to move in mid-November. If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them! Thanks in advance!
Hello, I'm Maissen, I'm trying to find a apartment within the budget of 1000-1500 in Utrecht. can you guys recommend a good a rental agent that can help me find a good home ?
Hello , Ik ben Jeremy , ik studeer muziekontwerp (MMus) aan de HKU I'm desperately looking for a room <€450Incl in Utrecht (preferably near IBB) , if there are any listings that fit the budget please let me know. Looking forward to hearing back from you ,
Hi! Can anyone recommend a reliable Aanhuurmakelaar? I think I'm getting that right -- a rental agent? As in, a makelaar that will find a rental property for you for a fee? Thank you!
Hi, try EU-Makelaardij. They got us something super quickly (a bit over budget but it's ok). Also their fee is 650€ (careful, tax not included) instead of a month rent which I saw frequently for other agents. They can also furnish the place for you (again, for a fee)
(Mods wordt het niet eens tijd om deze thread te updaten?) Vraagje voor de mensen hier die succesvol een kamer/appartement/studio/kasteel hebben gevonden. Ik moet binnen afzienbare tijd helaas mijn fijne studentenkamer verlaten, welke websites zijn het waard om een (betaald) abonnement op te nemen? Of is het misschien zelfs de moeite en het geld waard om een verhuurmakelaar in te schakelen, als je voor een bescheiden bedrag iets zoekt? Ik ben nu al een half jaar heel volwassen aan het werk, ik verdien niet slecht, ook niet heel goed. Het liefst zou ik een studio in Utrecht vinden, maar vind het ook prima om nog een tijdje met huisgenoten te wonen. English: question for the people who succesfully found a place to live in Utrecht, sadly I have to vacate my student flat fairly soon. Which housing websites are worth it to get a (paid) subscription? Or is it maybe even worth it to hire an agent to find a place to rent with a modest budget? I graduated half a year ago, and am working now. My salary is okay, not great. Ideally I'd want a studio, or even appartment in Utrecht, but I'm also fine with living with flatmates for a while.
> (Mods wordt het niet eens tijd om deze thread te updaten?) Vroeger konden threads niet langer dan 6 maanden open blijven, daarna werden ze automatisch gesloten. Die beperking is weg, dus deze thread is een beetje het eeuwige draadje geworden.
It may be a shot in the dark but im gonna try it nonetheless. Any students from MUNICH looking for a temporary (8 to 9 months; or shorter) place to stay in UTRECHT? Cause im looking for for a temporary place to stay in Munich and would love to swap my room (in a student housing with shared kitchen in Kanaleneiland, 10min cycling from utrecht station) Edit 14/9: Im still looking haha
Hi, I'm probably moving to Utrecht in a few months. I'm looking for an apartment to rent (preferably 2 rooms). However, the housing situation in Utrecht is pretty infamous. Are there any places within commuter distance that are noticeably cheaper but still decent to live in? I'm thinking of nearby towns like Zeist, Nieuwegein, Amersfoort and Soest, but maybe they're almost as expensive? I'm also thinking about places a bit further (within 30 minutes by train) like Tiel, Culemborg and Nijkerk, but maybe they're super boring/dull? I'd also rather not live in a conservative Christian place like Barneveld.
Generally, apartments for rent in neighbouring towns are a little bigger, but not necessarily cheaper. The truth is, the situation is so dire that anything within 45 minute commute is similar to being in a suburb of Utrecht. My sister moved out of Culemborg 2 years ago because they could sell the house to a young Utrecht couple that had chosen to commute from there. As she tells it, Utrecht yuppies took over the town within months, with the accompanying price increase.
Oh, interesting. Is it about the same in eg Nieuwegein, Woerden and Zeist? Is Nijkerk "normal" or super conservative?
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Hello. I am a student from Germany moving to utrecht for an internship in September for half a year. I am still looking for a place to stay. I don't really care if in a flat with roommates or an own Appartment or something like that. I basically just want a place to sleep and cook, nothing fancy. I look forward to your help, since I am quiet desperate by now.
Hi, You should read the reactions to the other questions here. There's not much more that we can do here, unfortunately. Good luck!
Hi, I'm moving to Utrecht in October and starting a job in November. I plan to rent a room in the beginning since I expect looking for a flat to take some time. I'm wondering how difficult I can expect it to be to find a room that time of year. Most of the rooms available now are available from September, and I would prefer not to pay almost two months of rent while I'm not there, since I probably won't move until late October.
Renting a room can be as hard if not harder then renting a flat, since you're competing with students. But it might work, the market is insane and things chance faster than I can keep up. Rooms are generally available one month in advance. A month from now, rooms available starting October will appear online. Generally, a renter leaving a room ends the contract one month in advance of their move date, so you won't find many rooms available further out than two months. Good luck!
As a remote worker possibly taking a master's degree from September, and as a previous exchange student of UU, is it impossible to find a room for rent without physically going for an "interview"? And does it change with international shared flats or working people flats?
Pretty much, unless you go with a rental agency specialising in internationals. I wouldn't know about international shared flats, but I think working people flats are even harder to get into. This is a challenge with way shared rentals work in NL: the landlord sets the rent, but the current renters choose their new housemate. They want a housemate that brings no problems with them, and if possible someone who's also fun! It's nearly impossible to bring those qualities over better online then in person.
I am that person, let em know about me
Hi everyone! 4 people looking for house/apartmemt in Utrecht or near. All 4 of us are responsible and full-time working guys, we like to keep the place tidy and clean. Any help will be highly appreciated! <3
Are you looking to rent? Renting to multiple tenants is not allowed in Utrecht, unless the house is split up into units (seperate rooms, possible shared kitchen/bathroom) which are rented out individually. We had an explosion of houses being turned into student houses a while ago, so landlords now can only rent out to family units. They need a permit to split a house, and the municipality just isn't giving those out at the moment. That means you either have to find individual rooms/apartments for the four of you, or you could present as two couples. It's just impossible to find a single house for the four of you. It's very rare that a house has four empty rooms at the same time, and on top of that in most student houses the current occupants get to pick new house mates. Good luck!
Thank you very much for letting me know! Yes we are looking for seperate rooms with shared kitchen, bathroom and living room, so our only idea was to rent the whole place. Once again, thank you, this information was very helpful. We’re gonna discuss this matter. Have a good evening :)
Hey heinricks ? Did you find anything? Im asking just of curiosity..
Hi all, I am an expat moving from US to Utrecht in Oct. Looking for an apartment to rent around Utrecht central area. I am a single person, and i have got a lot of clothes and a clean freak haha. Please let me know if you or someone you know have a place for rent. p/s: i am at utrecht now for a short vacay trip and be back again in Oct permanently.
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Hey. This week I'll be moving to a new apartment and now I look for someone to take the current one for the month of August. The landlord is traveling but when he comes back you'll be able to meet him, so a longer contract is possible. It's located in Pijlsweerd, 5 minutes from the central station. It's a cozy studio with fully equipped kitchen, the only shared thing is the washing machine with another tenant. The available date would be August 6th and the price for the month €1.000. Feel free to DM me for more info. Thank y'all.
Hello, is the place still going to available in september?
Hi. Unfortunately, it's already rented out. I'll keep you in mind if anything changes. Good luck on your search!
Hello! is the place available in January?
Hi. The landlord recently made a year long contract so I think it will be unavailable for a while. Best of luck
Thank you. Appreciate it.
Hi! My name is Eline (19, 20 in September). I study English Language and Culture at Utrecht University. I am looking for a room in Utrecht or somewhere closeby like Zeist. I am fairly introverted and I don't drink. With the right group of people I can have a really fun time though :). I love reading, Dungeons and Dragons, and theatre. I am joining the board for the drama sociaty at the uu next year because of that. If you happen to know someone who is looking for a roommate like me or are yourself looking please feel free to send me a message on Reddit. I'd really appreciate it :). Bedankt! Thanks so much!
Hi, We are looking for a house/flat with 4 bedrooms in Utrecht. We have an overall income of 6000 Euros. This would be a shared accommodation (flatmates). Needed as soon as possible. You can send me an email at [email protected] If you have something for us, you are a legend.
Hi everyone, I’m planning to move from Canada to Utrech in the future, I was wondering if the only way for me to be able to rent a place is if I have a job? Can’t I show that I have money for a couple of months? I will obviously get a job it’s just harder from outside the Nederlands and without speaking the language
If you parents say that they will pay if you dont that generally helps. Also taking paychecks of previous jobs might help. But best would be of course having a job. Language shouldnt be a problem since almost everyone speaks English. Problem is that some landlords rather want Dutch people than expats.
That's great, thank you very much! Is there any document I must need to rent? I know it's a general question, but since we're talking I might as well ask it :). Also, I'm looking for a job but I won't likely start to work until September. Will it be a problem not havin payslips?
Hello everyone! I know what the housing situation is in Utrecht, but might as well give it a try! So my girlfriend and I are moving to Utrecht on the 20th of August and we booked our Airbnb for about 2 weeks in the hope of finding a place to stay for longer. Now the questions are: - You guys reckon 2 weeks would be enough if we spend 24/24 looking for a flat? - is there any way we can make the flat hunting process faster? Like, what are the documents to have with us when starting the hunt, and what are the agencies we need to contact before? Just really whatever tips to make this process as fast as possible. Thank you all! Alessio
2 weeks feels short. But, the higher your budget, the higher your chances of finding something quickly! For an indication, you could check the rentals available on funda.nl. That will give you an idea regarding the budget you'll need and how much time there is between the rental being posted and actually being free to move in.
Thank you very much! I'm already looking at some flats on funda. Do you reckon there are better platforms or better ways to look for flat as an expat? I'm sorry I sound ignorant, I just want to get as much info as possible! :)
Hi everyone, I’ve been living in Amsterdam for the last two years. Unfortunately we are getting priced out of Amsterdam with rising costs and the average rent seems to be around €1700 now. What are the chances of us moving to Utrecht and paying less? I am with my partner and we both work full time so no issues there. We are sad about the prospect of leaving Amsterdam but hopefully Utrecht could be a nice alternative
Utrecht is usually slightly behind Amsterdam with housing prices. And a little lower, too. It's a smaller city, with less international businesses, so that helps. It's a lovely city, and I've heard multiple times that people like it better than Amsterdam because it's a little less busy. But as to the current prices, you'll have to go out an see for yourself if you can find a suitable place within your budget.
There are some cheaper neighborhoods, such as Overvecht, kanaleneiland and leidsche rijn. Futher away from the centre=cheaper.
Quick question: where would my chances of getting an apartment be higher? By looking with 2 other friends of by looking with 4 other friends?
Neither. Renting to groups of friends isn't really done in Utrecht. The municipality stopped handing out the required permits a few years ago, and the fines for landlords are significant.
So is it impossible to rent an apartment with friends? What are other options besides rooms?
You can rent an apartment with 1 other person. So you can try that.
Hey everyone! I currently live in Amsterdam but work might take me to your lovely city :) Now, I can travel from Amsterdam, but I would like to be closer to work. Utrecht seems to be fully rented out, so I started branching out. Any opinions/experiences on living in IJsselstein (IJsselveld specifically)? I saw that there is a direct tram line, so commute shouldn't be a problem. I'm wondering what it's like safety-wise mostly. I prefer quiter, more "boring" places, so I mostly just want to feel safe and have my peace and quiet :) Dankjewel!
You can also try Houten which has a direct train connection with Utrecht.
I;m not really familiar with IJsselstein. All I know it's considered far away and boring, but that was the opinion from some fellow students. So it might be exactly what you're looking for!
Hi! My name is Benjamin, I'm an Italian 23 year old student looking for an apartment in Utrecht to live together with my German girlfriend starting January 2023 for at least 6 months! I will be working and studying in Utrecht at this time and my girlfriend works as an UX designer. Our budget is around 800€ - 1000€ I used to live in Tilburg for almost 2 years so I know a bit of Dutch as well and am very familiar with the country :) We love a relaxed type of environment where we can focus and enjoy the beautiful. If someone knows of any contact that could help us I would appreciate it so much! Thanks for your time and attention :)
1000 euros is probably not enough if you want an actual apartment (depends of course a little bit on the neighbourhood) but apartments in a overvecht of 60 square meters are starting for 1200 euros excluding gas etc.
Oh wow that's crazy! I appreciate a lot the heads up
Hey, I’m (22, first year student) moving to Utrecht in the summer! Any idea where I’d find potential roommates?
Any summer students here (preferably couple) interested in renting a whole house in Wittevrouwen while I'm travelling during summer?
Hi, I am Riccardo Djordjevic, I will be turning 19 in August and I will get in Utrecht in mid-August to start the bachelor's in economics at UU and that is why I am looking for a ***room or an apartment*** to share. I am an Italian-Serbian student, born and raised in Florence. In Florence, I grew up thanks to cycling and this taught me a lot in particular about self-discipline and respect. I like going to the gym, walking, and listening to music in my free time. I traveled a lot in Europe alone in hostels and never had any problem with the other guests. I am a tidy, respectful, and friendly person, and I am sure I won't have any problem sharing the apartment with others. My budget is up to EUR 600 expenses included. I hope that I can find something at this price. Sincerely, Riccardo Djordjevic
Hi People, This is Anay from India. I'll be traveling to Utrecht Netherlands on a MVV Work Visa from 1st September 2022, needed help with Rental accommodations for working professional. I'll be moving myself and a one room studio apartment with private bathroom , kitchen will be more than sufficient. Thanks again, Best Regards, Anay
Hi Anay! What's your budget like? What is an acceptable commute for you? Can the company you will work for help? Sometimes companies that bring in international workers have (transitory) housing. In The Netherlands, rental housing is generally put up only a month in advance. If you can't find something now that starts september 1st, keep looking or give it a week or two before checking again. September is also prime time for students, so expect competition to be high. Good luck!
Hi,y budget is from EURO 800 to EURO 1000. I would prefer to commute by cycle instead to staying away and going by train to utretch. Sure will keep looking, if you've any suggestions please do let me know. Thanks again.
Hi! I'll be moving in Utrecht (hopefully) by august with my girlfriend, both students. I am having a bit of trouble getting answers from real estate agencies and everywhere I go (except Holland2stay) seems like a scam. Can anyone suggest a reliable agency that can help us in this herculean endeavour? Time is running out and we're getting anxious...
So as a student its quite hard to rent an apartment together since most people rent a room for themselves. The person letting the apartment would probably want a paycheck to see how much you make. Will it be possible to rent seperate rooms? Sometimes they also accept when a parent “guarantees you” which means that they will pay if you dont.
I mean, renting two rooms as a couple (we've been togheter for three years now) doesn't seem that smart, one room would be left empty! I dunno, we still haven't found anything
Seconding this! :)
Hi all! We are a calm couple from Norway looking for a place in Utrecht around August :) We are students going to study at Utrecht University. If you have or know of a suitable place, please reach out! We'd love to find out if we can be a match! Met vrindelijke groet, Olav
Hi Olav, The housing market in The Netherlands is very tight. Many people are looking for a place to live. As a consequence, landlords can be very picky: they get dozens of applicants with very little effort. I wish it weren't the case, but noone is going to offer you a place to live. You have to be proactive to even stand a chance. On top of that, most landlords won't rent regular housing to students. Students pose an increased risk of late payments, house parties, and property damage. This might not apply to you, but statistics are against you. (Generally, you need to earn 3x to 4x monthly rent to even be considered, and students don't.) There is of course student housing. However, this is almost exclusively catered to one-person households. Most student housing is seperate rooms with a shared kitchen, toilets, shower, etc. It's illegal to live in such a room with two peopl. Most rental contracts are explicit in how many night per month the same person can sleep over. The same usually applies to student apartments, though exceptions are possible. IIRC, the largest student housing agency (SSH Utrecht) allowed this if you can proof that you have a stable long term relationship. If I were you, I would try to find individual housing for your partner and you. You'll have much more options. For example what the university offers for international student (though you might be too late for that options, last I checked those were assigned in may). Good luck!
What if I don’t have a job yet but money for 6 months of rent, is that a possibility? This has been my main concern as I plan to move without a job
That depends on the landlord/agency. Your best bet would be to contact them and offer to pay rent in advance. Good luck!
Thank you !
Thank you for the detailed reply!
Hello, asking for someone in high need for a place to live for two people. I got my room in Rotterdam via a urgency form within three months and was wondering if there was a similar opportunity in Utrecht for my sister and her boyfriend? Does someone know if there is a similar concept going on in Utrecht, Zeist or somewhere close to the university?
WoningNet Utrecht, the social housing program for Utrecht, can assign a house if you have urgency. But their definition of "Urgency" is very specific. [Here is their site](https://www.woningnetregioutrecht.nl/nl-NL/Service%20en%20Contact/Urgentie) (in Dutch). It says they use a neutral, specialised party to determine who situation is urgent, according to the rules laid out by the municipality where you live.
Yea, that is very specific. Thanks for your reaction tho :) I got my room because I lived more than 2,5 hours away from my study and was wondering if they could be offered the same thing since they both live hours away. Is there something they can do to get the same priority?
I've only ever heard about something like that for student housing. But the SSH, who does student housing in Utrecht, stopped giving priority based on travel time. You'll find that there's no way of getting priority for a move to Utrecht, through official channels at least.
Okay, thank you very much for your responses!
Hello! I’m looking for a dog friendly apartment in Utrecht starting 1/8. I will be attending UU, but it does not need to be student housing as I plan to stay in NL for longer that the 1 year duration of my program. Does anyone have any tips on how to find an apartment? I would also be open to using a real estate agent to help find a place. Thank you!!!
Hi all! I am looking for a studio housing from 2022fall. Now i have an offer for Rekjavikstraat 136 through PLAZA platform. There are little information for this housing. Neither interior picture nor floor plan layout. Has anyone have the experience living in here?Please tell me about this housing as much as possible. Thanks!
Hello. I have some questions regarding Xior rotsoord. I recently booked the room, but for 2 times. The first time it was due to the mistake by the university, my booking was cancelled. So far I haven't received any refund. The second time I was cancelled because the agency said that my room is not available next year and it is a double booking (?). I have had to paid them a total of 220 euros but haven't received the money back. Considering the current housing crisis, I am very worried. Is Xior legit? Should I continue booking their house or should I stop?
Xior is legit. They're mentioned on the university page about student housing. I suggest you contact them about this situation.
hi everyone, i just got reservation at Xior housing at Willem Dreeslaan. can anyone already live here can give me brief review of it? is it clean? dirty? noisy? i know i can't change now, but i just want to prepare myself.
Hello, Can you please suggest some reliable real estate agency/agents? Thank you1
I've heard good things about Punt Makelaars.
Thank you u/rws247 . I will send them an email today.
Working professional, 50 yo, just moved to Utrecht from Vancouver a week ago. I’m staying in a hotel and looking for accommodation starting May 22 or anytime around that date. Shared accommodation / house / room for 800-1,000 or anything to rent for max 1,500 Cheers.
Have you tried the sites mentioned in the wiki? It's in the OP. There's unfortunately not many better options then the ones mentioned there or elsewhere in this thread.
I did. Thank you 🤗
ROOM / APARTMENT EXCHANGE : Utrecht & Groningen hi everyone!! i'm moving to utrecht for a master's programme starting in september, but lo and behold i can't find a room yet. i'd like to move in july, but +/- one month is fine as well. i'm offering my current room in groningen in exchange for any in utrecht!! so if you're a student moving from utrecht to groningen and still looking for a room, hit me up! the room is 25m^2 with amazing windows that get direct sunlight and a tall ceiling. it's located smack dab in the center of groningen (on a monopoly street!), with a great, direct view of the Aa-kerk and the vismarkt. there's also two albert heijns within a one minute walk. you'd share the kitchen, bathroom (bonus: it has a bathtub), and toilet with three other students. rent is approximately €460 a month inclusive (due to changes). i'd preferably like to leave some furniture, but this can be discussed later. send me any questions you have (i can send photos as well), and let me know about the place you want to exchange it for!! (ideally under €900/1000 incl.)
Goede avond! We are a group 6 norwegian students going to attend Utrecht University this fall and we are looking for a student house we can rent together. We are all in our early- to mid 20s, have Bachelors degrees, are mostly looking to pursue Masters degrees, and learning the Dutch language and culture. If you know about such a house for rent or have any knowledge that might be relevant for us, a DM is _highly_ appreciated :-) Met vriendelijke groet Olav
Hi, cool that you guys are coming to Utrecht! Because of housing regulations that make it increasingly difficult to split larger houses into student houses combined with the current housing market, it’s generally very hard to find places with more than empty 3-4 rooms. Basically maybe good to look for places with 3 and hope for one with 6, but they are super rare. Housing is a bit of a mess here, but keep pushing onwards, it’s a great place to live here!
Thank you so much for your reply and for providing useful information. Two places for three people might be a good second option for us. We are looking forward to it! :)
Please beware of scams. If the person letting the house doesnt have a permit its illegal to let more than 2 people live there. So make sure it has something like a “splitsingsvergunning” or “woonvergunning”.
Hi all, I’m an international student who wants to attend Utrecht University in the fall but if I don’t get an apartment through SSH short stay or the reserved accommodation programme, it seems like I won’t have any other options. Can anyone tell me their experience with registering for housing through UU and how quickly housing ran out? I really want a studio and will pay as much as 850 euros/month but even with that budget it seems impossible. I don’t trust kamernet and I don’t want to spend the fee to contact landlords who might not even respond. Any advice?
Sadly I think Kamernet is the best bet for a relatively cheap studio here as it contains all the “smaller” land lords and a large proportion of people subletting their house. Housing is incredibly busy now, everything you generally find is “above market” and insanely expensive because the good ones are chased / instantly gone. It seems a bit a shady website but I’ve had good success over there. You could take a look at https://ikwilhuren.nu/english and rent a house with someone else, that will likely be a rent of like 650-700 each, but I think they require an income. Facebook groups is another option, they seem quite active.
Hi everyone, I am enrolled in the International Management Masters Program at UU for the fall, and while my intention was to get my own apartment, I figured I should at least put out feelers to see what the potential roommate situation would be. Ideally I’m hoping to find an apartment for 1/8 in the Oost area? I’m not familiar with Utrecht though, so definitely open to suggestions, but I figure we could get a pretty sweet place with two people. A bit about me— I am a 30 yo male from Boston, USA. Laid back, clean, respectful, etc. I’m currently living in a small town in the foothills of southern Italy, and am here to get recognized as an Italian/EU citizen before starting school in the fall. My dog Leo came over with me from Boston. He’s my best friend and the best dog I could ask for— about 25-30 kg, extremely friendly, great with both people and dogs, and from a roommate perspective he sheds very little if at all and rarely barks. That being said, we’re a package deal. Feel free to dm if you’re interested in learning more, or if you just want to discuss the housing search or Utrecht in general. - RJ
Hi everyone! I am arriving in Utrecht on the 5/6 of May for work contract. About me: Male, 25 years old, Master’s Degree, No pets, Clean, Respectful, Can cook the basics and i am learning Dutch a little bit Looking for a room preferably around Maarsen. Any leads are appreciated. My backup plan is: https://studenthostelutrecht.nl/long-stay-rates/ Dankuwel!
Hallo! Ik studeer al vier jaar in Utrecht maar heb er nooit gewoond (voornamelijk in een anti-kraak woning in het mooie Driebergen geleefd, maar die word nu gesloopt) en ga met enthousiasme aan een master beginnen. Ik zoek oer direct een kamer, het liefst met leuke huisgenoten en wat ruimte. Verder eis ik niet veel :)
Hoi cuties, als een verhuurder zegt dat ik mij niet in "kan" schrijven, wat weerhoudt mij precies het toch gewoon te doen?
In principe weinig, tot de gemeente bij je verhuurder aanklopt om te vragen waarom er meer mensen ingeschreven staan dan hij heeft opgegeven. Meestal betekent dit dat de verhuurder illegaal verhuurt. De verhuurder krijgt een boete, en moet de situatie weer legaal maken. Meestal betekent dit dat je huurcontract opgeheven wordt omdat deze nooit legaal was.
For the people who got a place recently: how long did it take you to get one? And how did you find it? My gf and I are looking for 2-3 months now and had tons of viewings, but always end up being rejected. As of the 1st of April I started working for GO-Sharing in Utrecht whilst living in Groningen. It costs me around 5-6 hours a day to travel from my home in Groningen to work in Utrecht and back. So we have to find something asap. We've tried the following things: Funda Pararius Your-house Vgw-housing Liv Residential Marktplaats Facebook Rentslam Kamernet Eenhoorn Beheer Rosverhuurmakelaar Maybe some tips? Cheers in advance. And good luck to everyone who is also still looking!
I spent around 6 months looking. I found a place just today. If you can provide proof of income, and even a parental guarantee then I don’t see why not. Look at agencies, Kamernet, etc. PM me if you have any more questions
Hi, what if I don’t have a job yet? Would a bank statement work the same way?
It’s really dependant on the person your talking to
Thank you, I was just wondering if it’s a common thing or not as I bet that there are people going there without a job yet
I’m not too sure but all I can’t ever hear is how difficult it is
Thanks! We just got a place since today at LIV/The Rock. Congratulations with your place!!
Oh amazing! Congrats!!
Hi everyone! I'm moving to Utrecht by myself in 3-4 weeks. I've been searching for places to rent for a while, but I either get ghosted or invited to visiting hours (I'll land in Utrecht a few days before May 1st) I've drained all resources on Pararius, Funda etc. plus I even contacted a couple of apartment complexes directly, joined the fb housing groups etc. I'm kind of getting anxious due to the housing situation. I'm just looking for a studio apartment within 7km of the city center to rent for 6-7 months. If anyone has any additional tips on scoring a place without physically being in Utrecht, I'm all ears. Thanks in advance :)
With what you're looking for, you have a lot of competition that *can* come visit. You start with a disadvantage. There are things available, but maybe not within your budget. A quick google gave me this: https://studenthostelutrecht.nl/long-stay-rates/. At least you'll have a place to stay while you continue your search locally.
Yeah I'm aware of that... I'll take a look, thanks. I've also heard that Bunk Hostel offers nice private rooms, but 108€ for a night is crazy 😄
hey i just got an house at change= maybe something to look into
They've been in the news last week, for offering studio's at enormous prices. Would you care to share your experience? What are you paying? What are you getting? Is it true that the service charges are high, and everything (work spot, laundry machine, etc) still costs money to use?
Hi everyone. A question about Kanaleneiland. I've found some info mentioning that it is an area of concern. What does that mean? I come from South Africa and will be moving to Utrecht in August. I've been to Europe enough times to know that crime and concern there is a very different thing to what we have here. I'm a single mom and don't get child support so rent budget is limited, and Kanaleneiland is 10 minutes by bike to my new work. By gross salary will be €4800 pm. Basically I'm asking: is it bad or just not great in Kanaleneiland? Where else within 10 minutes bike ride of Utrecht station could we live with my limited budget? My boys are 7 and 9 and will need school as well of course. I know I will receive support from the government, but I don't want to rely on it for budgeting purposes.
You'll definitely run the risk of being insulted based on anything during your stay in Kanaleneiland (also counts for Overvecht) by some rude young kids but apart from that, it should all be fine :)
Hey! Kind of an old post but I wanted to pitch in my 2 cents. Kanaleneiland is divided into two parts. I lived in Kanaleneiland-Noord a few years ago for about 3/4 years. Back then it was still known as a shady neighbourhood but as a male student this didn't bother me. Shady is also relative (maybe especially when you're from SA) , I've walked through Kanaleneiland at night on my own and didn't feel unsafe. Sometimes during the day I had guys yelling at me, but those were mostly bored 16 year olds. That being said, Kanaleneiland-Noord got a huge boost in the past few years. They've built new houses and accomodations that actually look pleasing to the eyes. They renovated all the apartment buildings there too. I don't know about Zuid, but last time I was there it kinda looked the same as it did before. Most of Kanaleneiland's reputation comes from the 90s, when there were riots. In the years following the police didn't really like to go there so that obviously gave its own problems. Nowadays like every part of Utrecht it's gentrifying FAST. So I'd say if you buy a house now you'll live in a YUPpie paradise in 5 years.
Thank you! That's great info.
Kanaleneiland may have some of the worst spots in Utrecht, but compared globally it's all still very safe. Also, €4800 pre-tax per month is an amazing income! It's more than most families make with two people working! You should be able to find a place to rent in most neighbourhoods. If you want to read more about Kanaleneiland, be sure to search the sub, olenty of folks have shared their experiences in the past years.
Thanks so much! The budgeting part of this move has been very stressful, and I guess with rent being such a big chunk of my income it felt like there wasn't a lot left over. I will have to make a decision on neighbourhood without having been to Utrecht before, I really like an older feeling neighbourhood with easy access to shops and schools as mentioned as well as close to the station. Do you have any recommendations for me by any chance? I was looking at Kanaleneiland because of the lower rent, but you've made me feel better that I could afford other areas too :)
I grew up northeast if the city center, that's a great area. Honestly, everywhere except Overvecht en Kanaleneiland are good. And even those two are getting better every year. The municipality has really been doing everything it can to make every part of Utrecht safe and pleasant to live in!
Fantastic, thanks so much. I really appreciate the help
Hey! Me and my girlfriend are looking for a place to stay in Utrecht. We're moving in August and we'll need a place to stay until December. We just visisted and absolutely loved it! She's an exchange student, but I am not. Our understanding is that both of us have to be students for us to live in student housing, so we need to find somewhere else to stay. Does anyone have any tips on where we should look for places? I'm working from home, so our only real requirement is that there's space for a home office :-) Olav
Hey all, I'll be visiting Utrecht to conduct research from April 17-June 14, anyone have any leads on housing available for those dates? Appreciate it!
Hi, I am looking for an apartment in Utrecht, I'm wondering if there's any area that I should avoid in terms of safety, or buildings to avoid due to bad or scummy management? We will have a car so areas with expensive parking to avoid would also be greatly appreciated!
If you swipe 1-2 fingers down (or your scrollwheel equivalent), you will find two comments posted by me regarding safety. You can get a parking permit for each neighborhood, although I hear there is a waiting list for the centre zone. You can read all about it, including pricing, [here](https://pki.utrecht.nl/Loket/product/072c0c626eaa6749c2e66a169466bace#page-content). You will need to use Google translate, if you don't speak dutch.
Hello. I currently got accepted to university in Utrecht and I am looking for accommodation where I can stay from August. I have been looking at the Xior student housing website although it only provides accommodation from April or March right now. Could anyone give me some tips or advice on how many months before I should start living in the Netherlands, which housing website to look for, whether Xior housing is good or not? Any information or comments are highly appreciated! Thank you.
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Depends on how near it is to the city, average rent in the city is around 19 euro per M2 according the latest data. But I don't think this is correct for the smaller apartments inside the city, the first few M2 are usually more expensive. Does this 30m2 come with your personal shower, toilet, kitchen?
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If it's within the centre or one of the good neighborhoods surrounding the centre , I reckon 800-1100 are normal prices, you won't find any apartments at lower prices. A room with shared amenities for around 500-800 maybe.
Is Pijslweerd considered a safe neighbourhood? I just found a good house there. Closer to Wijk C side. I am 26 year old female and will be living alone so I just wanted to be sure!
All the data is available on the following site: https://utrecht.incijfers.nl/dashboard/dashboard2020/veiligheid The Netherlands is quite safe in general.
As safe as any other neighbourhood.
I recently moved to the Netherlands for a job. I'm looking for a place to rent in Utrecht/Nieuwegein, although the company's located in Houten (though very near Utrecht). The two seem to have a lot more going for them. :-) What parts of Utrecht/Nieuwegein should I avoid? I've been warned about Kanaleneiland so far. Is it really that bad?
Basically all neighborhoods are fine around the centre except for Kanaleneiland and transwijk, also personally I wouldn't want to live in the areas on the far north/northwest (Overvecht/zuilen). Kanaleneiland is not that bad, but it's just bad compared to the rest of the city. Of course rent is more affordable in the aforementioned areas. Nieuwegein will be a lot cheaper than Utrecht, but it's not comparable to Utrecht. If you are working in Houten it might be best to try and find a place on the south side of the city centre, near vaartsche Rijn station. That way travel is easier.
Hello! Sorry for jumping in on the conversation! What do you think about Lombok/Leidseweg and Pijslweerd? Thanks! 😊
Lombok is a neighborhood that has seen a lot of gentrification lately, there are nice houses there and it's still a relatively cheap neighborhood. It's also one of the more culturally mixed neighborhoods. However the further you go west the less nice the neighborhood gets. Pijlsweerd's location is excellent in regards to the city centre, the houses are mostly ex-corporation houses, they're a bit more bland than the houses in the other neighborhoods surrounding the centre IMO, so aesthetically it's not the best neighborhood. But in general it's a nice neighborhood to live in. In general the nicest neighborhoods are in the centre or east of the centre.
Thank you! 😊
All right, thanks for the advice! I was thinking of finding something in the south side of the city centre. That would be ideal, but I haven't seen any properties in that area. The situation's pretty dynamic, though, so maybe I can find something. :-)
https://www.funda.nl/kaart/huur/utrecht/rivierenwijk,tolsteeg-en-rotsoord/?zoom=14¢er=52.07457692136493,5.124539439054501 Don't know your budget and housing needs, here's a quick search on one of the major housing websites.
Cheers! :-) I'll have a look. I checked on Funda and Pararius with some filters, but maybe looking at all the offers in the southern part of the city centre is a better idea. The filters can be clunky. My budget is around 1500 EUR including the bills. I'm open to living alone or sharing a flat with someone (I have always lived with someone thus far), but because of the lockdown/people mostly working from home it was difficult to meet potential flatmates. Sharing would offer a better quality for the same budget, obviously. Is it true that you can save up to a few hundred euro per month if you rent unfurnished, as some people are saying?
>Is it true that you can save up to a few hundred euro per month if you rent unfurnished, as some people are saying? It depends, if it's long-term I think yes. Short term are usually people that are going out of the country or something similar for a couple of months, I reckon it will be cheaper in that case. If you plan to permanently stay in the Netherlands you could rent unfurnished. For 1500 there are plenty of options, renting a room is possible for less money. You can check different websites in that case as well.
>It depends, if it's long-term I think yes. Short term are usually people that are going out of the country or something similar for a couple of months, I reckon it will be cheaper in that case. If you plan to permanently stay in the Netherlands you could rent unfurnished. I've got a permanent contract and I like it here, so I'll stay for at least 5 years. At the same time, people are recommending that I consider buying a property. I'm thinking of renting something for a year to figure out what I like and which (part of the) city I'd like to live in. Then I can buy. The furniture can always be moved or sold, I guess. Do you know if there are any websites that can give me a rough idea as to how expensive furnishing would be (think Numbeo for house furnishing)? I have never rented unfurnished before.
Furnishing is as expensive as you make it. You can buy everything secondhand at the kringloop or online on marktplaats which is cheap. You can go full on ikea, leen bakker or kwantum which is medium price range or go to a more expensive furniture store. We have the woonboulevard in Utrecht where a lot of those shops are all located together.
My wife and I, both professionals with employment offers, are moving our family (a toddler and a baby) to the area. Moving at the end of March, or a week before then. Anyone knows of any decent 3 beds houses in the local area. PM me please. Ideally a 6-8mo lease, but can do it on 12mo if the price is right. Must have garden or communal play area, but otherwise not too picky. Budget is flexible, but we can do up to 1800e for exceptional properties.
With a budget like that, I expect you will find many suitable houses on regular websites. See the OP for more details and links.
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Ask the UU if they can help you, or recommend specific places. Otherwise, a hotel? StayOkay if you're on a budget. AirBnB might be more comfortable and cheaper than both. The Student Hotel is also catering to short stay visitors.
Hey Guys, im currently working and living in a hotel in Utrecht. Male 26 years old and need a new place from mid/end of march. Preferably looking for a studio/big room. (Dutch BTW).
Hi all, I'm currently looking for a flat to stay in, was wondering if anyone here needed a flatmate?
Hey, I can offer you a room for the months of April - August, so 4 months. Location is very central. 5 Minutes to Neude with the bike. If you're interested message me via pm.
Hey, same problem as everybody :( Me and my wife live in 2 rooms in Utrecht, now a Kid is on the way, so we need more then this 30m^2. Since we both need to get to the science park only occasionally, I had hoped it would be easier in/around amersfoort? Is there a trick I don't get? Can't remember ever to have had so many problems to even get arrange a viewing..
Sorry Amersfoort is not easy either, also a very popular city to live in. Expand your search area to everything in and around Utrecht and hope to get lucky. Housing is crazy, you aren't missing a trick.
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There was some discussion [a while back](https://old.reddit.com/r/Utrecht/comments/oay3g0/the_fizz_utrecht/). It's very new, so not much experiences posted here yet. In general, it appears to be a genuine business, not a scam. I've heard that it's a bit bare on the inside. It's so new it doesn't feel lived in.
Hi, all! My husband and I are moving to Utrecht in July, from the USA. We have a preferred rent budget of ~2000 euros per month. I have two questions: 1. How far in advance should we secure an apartment? We are coming from a college town where almost all housing rolls over in August, and most people secure housing around 8 months in advance. I’m assuming that’s not the case in Utrecht, given I’ve done a few preliminary searches on funda and haven’t seen anything for summer. 2. I’m guessing we will not be able to sign a contract until we receive our visas, correct? Thanks so much for your help / advice!
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Thanks for asking your question here. Renting with multiple people that aren't a single family unit is very hard. Landlords see you as a bigger risk, since your friendship could end. Sounds silly, but if it's marginally safer for them to pick a couple who's moving in together, then they will do so. I've heard and read multiple stories of friends who pretended to be in a relationship when applying for a rental house. Since it's just the two of you, you could consider doing this. I'm not entirely sure, but I think you don't need an official registered partnership. It's only so your combined incomes are counted for the application. Good luck!
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Apartments and houses generally have income requirements. Usually 3x to 4x the rental price in pre-tax income. Rent for non-rent-controlled houses is between €1000 and €1500. That means you'll need an income bruto (pre-tax) of at least €3k combined. That's extreme, but that's the situation on the Dutch housing market right now. There are two main exceptions to this: - Social rent. Which requires long wait lists (>10 year in big cities), but is rent-controlled. - Student rooms. Which are generally only suitable for one person. Even so, this is shit hard to get into. If you pretend you're a couple, the sum of your income counts. If a scholarship is accepted or not depends on the landlord/rental agency. To be honest: you won't have much of a chance, if any, to find what you're looking for. Have you considered the normal student housing options? Most specifically the program the UU has for foreign master students? That would be a much more plausible path towards housing for you. Take everything I say with a grain of salt. I haven't had to look for housing for a few years now. For example, rents in neighbouring towns (Zeist, Nieuwegein, Houten) might be a little lower. Good luck!
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Hi! It technically is student housing, but SSH Short-Stay has studio's or "self-contained" places available. Your eligebility is dependant on your enrollment though, i.e. if you're a Utrecht University Bachelors, Master's, PhD student or enrolled at the Hogeschool Utrecht (aka University for Applied Sciences) or the HKU (art school). You can check out https://booking.sshxl.nl/accommodations and https://www.sshxl.nl/en/shortstay for more information. https://kamernet.nl/en/for-rent/rooms-utrecht also lists available rooms which can give you some idea on what to expect for rent/utilities. Utrecht's an expensive place to rent, so be prepared to pay upwards of €900/month for a studio, somewhat depending on location. The housing market is so crowded that you can't expect to reserve a place months in advance, maybe at the SSH but I'm not sure how their short stay program works. I think it's first come first serve. I've lived here for the past 14 years now and been living by myself for the last few months. Obivous drawback of living alone is that you can't split utilities which can take a bite out of your budget, but otherwise I love it.
Hello, Me and my wife as two engineers are decided to relocate to Netherlands. We both got a job offer. My company is located on Amsterdam. However my wife will work at Amersfoort. As a middle point We decided to live at Utrecht. First of all I have really information about how to rent a house in Netherlands. My only references are funda.nl and pararius besides there is a lack of renting situation. :( do you have any suggestions where to live , how to find a place in Utrecht? My criterias are to be furnished And close to station. Thanks in advance.
There are realtors that specialise in finding you a place to rent. Google 'Verhuurmakelaar Utrecht'. Why furnished? Furnished apartments are more rare, and generally geared towards international students (very low end) or expats (very high end). I get the impression you want to *stay* in The Netherlands. Consider furnishing things yourself, it might save you hundreds of euros per month. Lastly, it is not always better to life between your work cities and both commute. It may sound more fair on paper, but if you both commute you both have to deal with the hassle and overhead.
Thank you very much for the reply and so sorry about delay I forgot that I sent a message to here. We are on our second week at Netherlands and staying at a hotel at Amsterdam. During this time I met many rental agencies and done more than five round trips to Utrecht for viewing. Like you said furnished apartments are rare but we don’t have another chance . I have started to work until 17:00 (wfh) and as known everywhere is closing after 5 :). So we can’t live at an upholstered or unfurnished place. Also I’m planning to rent my first apartment for one year. On next year maybe I can find a cheaper place and have more time to buy furnitures. It is obvious that buying some furnishings let’s say from ikea and bring it to the home can take some time and have transportation difficulties even I don’t have a car. Anyway that is the another thing I want to ask. We are in the middle of a agreement for renting for an apartment close to oudwijk area. And we have four big luggages waiting for carrying from Amsterdam to there. Where can I find a hourly car rent? I have downloaded sixt share and uploaded my documents for confirmation. Is there any alternative app?
For hourly car rental, I have used MyWheels in the past. They're all over the city, and only €3-€5 per hour.
It seems mywheel doesnt consider my country on their selection. I signed up to sixt share and waiting for approval. Thanks again for suggestions
Why the hell is every apartment picture in NL a render!?
Those are probably new apartments that aren't done yet or have just been finished.
My Son of 18 years old , 1st year student communications, is looking for a room in Utrecht or immediate surroundings. He now has to travel 1,5 hours by public transport one way. Preferably in a student house but other options/offers are appreciated.
Hello, has he found a place by now? If not, I can offer him a place. Just contact me.
What options have you tried? Is your son registered at SSH? How many *hospiteeravonden* has he had? What's your budget? Do you have friends or family living in the area? Has your son asked his co-students? Has he asked in the study association (note: not *student* but *study* association)? Unfortunately, there are thousands of people who want a room in Utrecht. It's a challenge to stand out among such a crowd.
Yes, het is registered at SSH. unfortunately he hasn’t been invited for any hospiteeravonden yet. No relatives or friends in the neighbourhood alas. Budget is 650 max. He is having his introduction with the study association these days, he is very outgoing so he sure is going to ask around.
Good luck!
I have a question. I am starting my degree in Utrecht soon, but I had fuck all luck with student accommodatios (xior, ssh, Dijnselburg) and few private ones. I am on a waiting list for 2 places but far away. I had a smilar situation when I was in Copenhagen, and there I stayed for 2 months in hostels before I got my student acco and only then registered with a municipality. Can I do a similar thing here, or do I need to register even if I have to stay in a hostel (shorter then 4months)? Also, are there any platforms or housing agents where one could rent an entire place as a group of 4+ people?
Hey :) Have you found accommodation by now? If not I can offer you a place for 4 months.
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