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Renting in Vlaardingen
Vlaardingen, on the Nieuwe Maas between Schiedam and Maassluis, has a long history as the herring capital of the Netherlands. For renters, it is an affordable alternative to Rotterdam and Delft. The former railway to Hoek van Holland was converted into a metro line, so Vlaardingen now has three metro stations with direct service into Rotterdam.
The old town around the Markt and the Oude Haven has apartments and older buildings. The Westwijk is a large post-war district with flats and family homes, partly renewed. Holy and Ambacht in the north offer terraced houses and green space, popular with families, while the Babberspolder and Indische Buurt are more affordable. Along the river, the Rivierzone is being redeveloped with waterfront housing.
There are fewer applicants per home than in Rotterdam or Schiedam. The international community is modest, but English is widely understood.
Tip: if you work in Delft or The Hague, the metro via Rotterdam is not always fastest. A bus or bike ride to Schiedam Centrum, then the train, often saves time.
Vlaardingen is cheaper than Rotterdam and Schiedam, so the same rent usually buys more space.
Neighbourhoods in Vlaardingen
Questions about renting in Vlaardingen
Three questions about renting in this city, answered briefly.
All frequently asked questionsHow do I get from Vlaardingen to Rotterdam?
Take the metro from Vlaardingen Centrum, Oost or West. It runs directly to Schiedam Centrum and central Rotterdam in about twenty minutes. At Schiedam Centrum you can change to trains for Rotterdam Centraal, Delft and The Hague. The A4 and A20 motorways are nearby for drivers.
Which neighbourhoods suit families?
Holy and Ambacht in the north have spacious terraced homes, schools and green areas, close to the Broekpolder recreation area. The Westwijk is affordable and partly renewed. The old centre has character, but its homes are mostly smaller and without gardens.
What is the Rivierzone?
The Rivierzone is the area along the Nieuwe Maas where former harbour and industrial sites are being turned into residential neighbourhoods with waterfront apartments and houses. Parts are finished and others are under construction, so ask about nearby building plans before signing.
Photo: Vlaardingen, zicht op de haven met toren van de Grote Kerk op de achtergrond RM37423 foto5 2015-0802 11.52 by Michielverbeek, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped.
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