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Renting in Deventer
Deventer is a Hanseatic city on the river IJssel with a remarkably well-preserved historic centre, a strong cultural calendar and a quieter rental market than the Randstad. Saxion University of Applied Sciences brings students and some international staff, while many professionals choose Deventer because Apeldoorn, Zwolle and Zutphen are a short train ride away and Amsterdam is reachable in about an hour and a half.
Rooms and apartments in the old centre and the Bergkwartier are atmospheric but limited, since the historic area is protected and little new housing is built. The Voorstad and Zandweerd, close to the station, offer more choice at reasonable rents. Colmschate, in the east, is a large family district with its own station. Competition is moderate, but the most attractive apartments in the centre still go quickly.
Many older homes have steep Dutch stairs, single glazing or limited insulation, so heating costs vary a lot. Ask for the energy label and average monthly energy costs before you commit. The city hosts large events such as a book market along the river and a Dickens festival, which fill the centre for a few days.
Tip: if you commute by train, the Voorstad and Zandweerd put you within walking distance of Deventer station.
Deventer costs less to rent than Zwolle or the Randstad, and sits at a similar level to Apeldoorn.
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Questions about renting in Deventer
Three questions about renting in this city, answered briefly.
All frequently asked questionsIs Deventer a good base for commuting?
Yes. Intercity trains connect Deventer with Amsterdam, Schiphol and Zwolle, and Apeldoorn is about ten minutes away. The A1 motorway runs just south of the city. If you commute daily, look at homes in the Voorstad, Zandweerd or near Colmschate station to keep your door-to-door time short.
What are the best areas for families?
Colmschate and Keizerslanden have plenty of houses with gardens, plus schools and sports facilities. The Rivierenwijk and Knutteldorp are closer to the centre, with older terraced houses at reasonable rents. The historic Bergkwartier is beautiful but has fewer family homes, little outdoor space and limited parking, which matters once you have children.
Are there rooms for students at Saxion?
Yes, but the supply is smaller than in university cities. Most rooms are let privately in the centre, Bergkwartier and Voorstad, within walking distance of the Saxion buildings near the station. Start looking in spring, and consider nearby Apeldoorn or Zutphen if you cannot find anything in Deventer.
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