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Student Room Rents in the Netherlands Rise by 6% Amid Persistent Housing Shortage
Average monthly rent for student rooms in the Netherlands climbed to €683 in Q1 2025, driven by a severe shortfall in supply that keeps upward pressure on prices across major university cities.
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Finding an affordable room as a student in the Netherlands has become more challenging than ever. In the first quarter of 2025, average monthly rents for student accommodation climbed to €683, marking a 6% increase compared to the same period last year. While there was a modest uptick in the number of listings, demand still far outstrips supply, leaving many students with limited choices and higher costs.
Recent figures from one of the country’s leading rental platforms show that students now pay an average of €683 per month for a room. This represents a significant rise of 6.2% year on year and reflects the tight conditions in the student housing market:
Jim Bijwaard, COO of the platform, explains: “Room prices continue to rise, while supply is barely increasing. Our listings have grown by only a few hundred rooms over the last year, yet tens of thousands of students are still searching.” The result is fierce competition and higher monthly outlays for tenants.
While rent increases are widespread, some cities have seen sharper rises than others. Below is an overview of key university towns:
It’s no surprise that Amsterdam remains the most expensive city for student housing. Rents have climbed to an average of €979 per month in Q1 2025—3.2% higher than a year earlier. The capital’s booming housing market and limited space make finding an affordable room here especially tough.
Even cities traditionally viewed as more affordable are feeling the squeeze:
These spikes affect students on tight budgets the most, forcing many to compromise on location or room quality.
Two main factors are behind the persistent scarcity of student rooms:
Recent regulations have had unintended consequences for landlords. The Affordable Rent Act—introduced in 2024—and changes to Box 3 taxation have increased the complexity and cost of renting out properties. Many smaller landlords have scaled back or halted their student rentals as a result, shrinking the pool of available rooms.
While municipalities and housing corporations (woningcorporaties) are building more student units, construction timelines are long. Planning, permits, and rising building costs delay the delivery of new dormitories and purpose-built student housing. As a result, supply only edges higher, leaving existing stock under intense pressure.
In a market as competitive as this, early preparation and informed strategies can make a difference:
By following these steps, students can improve their chances of securing a room before prices climb even higher.
Unless there is a marked acceleration in new student housing projects or further policy adjustments, rents are likely to remain under upward pressure. Universities and local governments are exploring collaborations to fast-track accommodation, but substantial relief may not arrive before the 2026–2027 academic year.
In the meantime, students should remain proactive, budget wisely, and keep abreast of emerging listings to navigate this tight market.
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