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Renting in Enschede
Enschede is the largest city in Twente, close to the German border, and home to the University of Twente and Saxion University of Applied Sciences. Unusually for the Netherlands, the University of Twente has a green campus with its own student housing, sports facilities and shops, so many first-year international students live there.
After their first year, most move into town, where rooms and studios are found in the city centre, Hogeland and Pathmos. Roombeek, rebuilt after the fireworks disaster of 2000, has modern apartments and family homes and is popular with young professionals. For more space, look at Helmerhoek and Stroinkslanden in the south.
Rents are clearly lower than in the Randstad, and there is less competition for apartments, although rooms fill quickly in August. Enschede has a direct train to Germany via Gronau, and Münster is easy to reach. The local rental market is quite Dutch, so learning a few key terms helps: hospiteren for the housemate selection evening, borg for deposit and opzegtermijn for notice period.
Tip: Roomspot is a key platform for student rooms in Twente. Register early, because your registration period often counts when rooms are allocated.
Enschede is among the more affordable large Dutch cities, with rents well below Randstad levels.
Neighbourhoods in Enschede
Questions about renting in Enschede
Three questions about renting in this city, answered briefly.
All frequently asked questionsShould I live on campus or in the city?
Campus life is convenient in your first year: you are close to classes, sports and other students. The city centre offers more nightlife, shops and a wider choice of rooms, a short cycle from campus along a dedicated bike path. Many students start on campus and move to town once they know the city better.
Can I rent in Enschede if I work in Germany?
You can, and some people do. Keep in mind that living in the Netherlands and working in Germany affects your taxes, health insurance and pension. Get advice before you sign a lease. Dutch landlords may also ask for proof of income, so have your German contract and payslips ready.
How competitive is the market for apartments?
Less than in the big western cities. Apartments in Roombeek and the centre still go within days, but you usually have time to arrange a viewing. The busiest months are July to September, when students and new staff arrive. Outside that period, families and professionals often find a home more easily.
Photo: Enschede, het Stationsplein foto8 2016-04-03 18.34 by Michielverbeek, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped.
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Does my pass renew automatically?
No. You pay once for a fixed period. On the end date your pass stops by itself and you get a message telling you it has ended. There is no direct debit and nothing to cancel.
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Where do I respond to a home?
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What is the 48-hour rule?
Homes that have been online for more than 48 hours are fully visible to everyone, pass or no pass. The pass gives you the head start in those first two days, plus the help with responding.
What does a pass cost?
The Week Pass costs € 9.95 for 7 days, the Month Pass € 29.95 for 30 days and the Until You Find Pass € 49.95 for 60 days. You pay once. There is never a second charge.
Can I look around for free first?
Yes. Searching, filtering and viewing photos is always free. On new homes you see the rent, the neighbourhood and the features; the full address and responding come with a pass, or on their own after 48 hours.
How do I pay?
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Do I need a password?
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What is in my tenant file?
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What if I find nothing within 60 days?
With the Until You Find Pass we then extend your pass free of charge in periods of 30 days, until you have a home, up to a maximum of 6 months after purchase. Conditions: your search profile stays active the whole time, you request the extension yourself and the promise applies once per customer. The full promise is in the terms and conditions.
Are the homes I see genuine?
Every home is checked daily to see whether it is still available. Rented homes disappear from your list, and we watch every listing for scam signals. The absence of a signal does not mean a listing is safe: never pay anything up front.
Can I search several cities at once?
Yes. With the Week Pass you have one search profile; from the Month Pass onwards you have three at once. Each profile has its own city, budget and number of rooms.