Netherlands rental guide
Make Nijmegen feel like home.
The oldest city in the Netherlands, Nijmegen sits on the Waal river and hosts Radboud University. A green, hilly city with a strong student presence and steady rental turnover.
- Oldest city in the Netherlands with Roman roots
- Radboud University and Radboudumc drive year-round demand
- Greenest city of Europe (2018) , many parks and the Waal riverfront
- Hilly terrain , unusual for the Netherlands
- Popular area: Centrum
- Popular area: Bottendaal
- Popular area: Hengstdal
- Popular area: Hees
- Popular area: Lent
- Popular area: Nijmegen-Oost
- Apply before September if you're chasing student-friendly stock
- Lent (across the river) is newer and quieter than the centre
- Check ground rent (erfpacht) on older properties , it's still common here
- University staff can sometimes access reserved housing , ask HR