Centrada

Centrada Overview & Positioning

Centrada is Lelystad’s social landlord, positioned for long-term renting rather than short-stay. It’s a direct, first-party source—useful if you’re comparing the best Dutch rental platforms for affordability in one city.

Coverage & Inventory

Coverage is city-specific to Lelystad in Flevoland, with ~9,000–10,000 homes across most neighbourhoods and periodic new-build releases. Expect allocations via registration time or lotteries depending on the advert.

Pricing & Paywall

Registration is mandatory to apply and costs €15 per year (renewable). Saved search profiles trigger email alerts (“tipberichten”) when matching homes go live; browsing the public feed is free.

Features & Tools

Centrada offers a public feed, personal profile, alerts, and transparent rules on distribution. It publishes frequent news on projects and allocation changes, helpful for planning moves and comparing Pararius alternatives in social/mid-rent.

Data Quality & Verification

As a Dutch woningcorporatie, Centrada directly manages and advertises its own stock, with eligibility checks (income, household) before allocation—useful for renters weighing renting in the Netherlands via social channels.

Who Is It For?

Households seeking affordable, long-term rentals in Lelystad: families, seniors, and young professionals planning multi-year stays.

Pros & Cons

Pros: predictable process; low application cost; alerts. Cons: eligibility rules; waiting times; city-limited scope (no Amsterdam apartments here).