Rental homes in Apeldoorn

Apeldoorn lies on the edge of the Veluwe and is one of the greenest large cities in the Netherlands. It is above all a family city: spacious districts, plenty of family houses and woodland within cycling distance. At the same time it attracts more and more people from the Randstad and from Deventer, Zwolle and Amersfoort, who want to live more spaciously here for less money. That makes the rental market tighter than its calm appearance suggests.

In the private (non-social) sector, supply is limited and well-priced homes go quickly. If you keep track of the separate rental sites and agents in Apeldoorn by hand, you will regularly miss the best homes. HuurScanner gathers all that supply in one place and sends you an alert the moment something new comes online, so you can be among the first to respond. As an expat, bear in mind that you will normally register at the municipality (and receive a BSN) once you have an address, and landlords commonly ask for proof of income up front.

Popular neighbourhoods in Apeldoorn

Apeldoorn is spaciously laid out and its districts differ widely in atmosphere, age and price.

• Centrum (city centre) — around the Hoofdstraat and the station, with apartments above shops and new-build along the Kanaaloevers (canal banks). Popular with first-time renters and commuters; the highest rents in the city.
• De Parken and Spainkbos — stately, green districts with villas and townhouses between Paleis Het Loo and the centre. Scarce rental supply and at the pricier end.
• Zuid (Kerschoten, Sprenkelaar) — post-war districts with many walk-up flats and family houses, more affordable and popular with families.
• De Maten — large, green residential district in the south-east with many family houses around the Eglantier shopping centre; spacious living at a reasonable price.
• Osseveld-Woudhuis and Zuidbroek — more modern districts with new-build on the east side, roomy family homes and apartments.
• Orden and Brink & Orden — western districts close to the woods and the Orderbos, popular with anyone who wants the Veluwe within walking distance.

Commuters often choose the centre or a district close to Apeldoorn station or Apeldoorn Osseveld; those looking for space turn to De Maten or the nearby villages of Beekbergen, Ugchelen and Wenum-Wiesel.

Rental prices in Apeldoorn

Apeldoorn is clearly more affordable than the Randstad, but the influx of commuters is gradually pushing prices up. In the private sector, rents for an apartment roughly range from EUR 950 to EUR 1,500 per month, depending on size, condition and neighbourhood. Small studios and one-room apartments often start around EUR 800 to EUR 1,050, while a spacious family house in De Maten or Osseveld quickly exceeds EUR 1,400.

A large part of the housing stock is social housing, below the liberalisation threshold. For that you register with the Apeldoorn housing associations, mainly de Woonmensen, Ons Huis and Veluwonen, often through the regional system. Waiting times are shorter than in the Randstad, but for popular districts you can still face several years of registration. For most expats arriving on a job, the private sector is the realistic route in the short term.

When comparing, look at more than the base rent: also check the service charges and whether the home is let unfurnished, with floor and window coverings (gestoffeerd), or fully furnished. Since the Affordable Rent Act (Wet betaalbare huur, 2024), the points system (WWS) determines the maximum legal rent for more homes. Unsure about the price? You can request a rent check from the Huurcommissie (Rent Tribunal).

Finding a rental home in Apeldoorn faster

Because private-sector supply is limited and commuters are bidding too, here you win with preparation and speed:

1. Set up a search profile with your neighbourhood, maximum rent and number of rooms, so you only receive relevant alerts.
2. Respond completely and immediately. Keep a short introduction message, a recent payslip or employer's statement and a copy of your ID (with the BSN section blanked out) ready.
3. Be reachable. Viewings are often scheduled at short notice, sometimes the same day.
4. Widen your search area to nearby towns such as Beekbergen, Ugchelen, Vaassen, Twello or Deventer — close to Apeldoorn and with good train and road connections.

With HuurScanner you see the combined supply from all the major rental sites in Apeldoorn in a single overview, and you get an alert the moment something suitable appears. In a city where the good homes are gone quickly, that is the difference between responding first or last.

Frequently asked questions about renting in Apeldoorn