Student housing, apartments and rooms for rent in Haarlem

This city in the Netherlands is located northwest of Amsterdam. In the past, it was an important port and still retains its medieval style with picturesque houses and cobbled streets. It is a small city with a relaxed student atmosphere. But don't be discouraged! Haarlem is very close to Amsterdam, approximately 10 minutes away by public transport, so you will be able to enjoy all the cultural, sports and leisure environment that the country's capital has to offer.

Surely you are wondering, how much does it cost to live in Haarlem for students? In this article, we tell you the prices of the different types of accommodation, as well as the most convenient areas to live in and other information that you have to take into account. Of course, remember that it is a city that receives many students every year, so the demand for flats and rooms is high. If you want to find cheap accommodation with all your preferences, be sure to search a few months in advance.

Student apartments for rent in Haarlem

Are you looking for a cheap apartment for students in Haarlem? Most are looking for furnished flats, with a good location and a good price, but this is not always easy, especially if you don't know where and how to look. Here are the steps to follow to easily find the accommodation that meets all your preferred characteristics:

1. Access the Erasmus Play search engine
2. Set your maximum budget, as well as your arrival and departure dates
3. Set filters with the characteristics you want the flat to have
4. Compare between prices and locations
5. When you find the ideal one, book it quickly, don't let them rent it before you! In Erasmus Play you will be able to do it 100% online and safe.

As a reference, the cost of a studio apartment is usually between €1,000 and €4,000 per month. It all depends on the characteristics it has and the facilities of the building it is in. For example, some of them have a garden, terrace or access to a balcony.

Student room for rent in Haarlem

Most of the rooms that you will find available in this city in the Netherlands are individual. Likewise, they are usually furnished with what students require during their stay, such as a bed, a wardrobe, a desk, a chair and bedding. Some of the rooms may also have a balcony or private bathroom, which influences their price.

We suggest that you also pay attention to the characteristics of the apartment in which the room is located, since they all tend to have different details.

The monthly cost of a room in a shared apartment in Haarlem usually averages €800 per month.

Student accommodation in Haarlem

Below, we tell you which are some of the areas most chosen by international students to live during their Erasmus experience in Haarlem, so that the search for accommodation is easier for you.

Flats for rent in Centrum

The city center is one of the areas most chosen by young people to live as it has many advantages. One of them is that it has the largest number of leisure and restaurant venues frequented by students. Another advantage is that from here you will have easy access to universities and Amsterdam by public transport.

Apartments in Kleverpark

This area is usually a bit quieter than the city center. It is located to the north of it, near the central railway station of Haarlem. From here you will be able to quickly reach the University of Applied Sciences and the Centrum. You will also find some affordable parks, restaurants and shops for students.

Rooms for rent in Zijlweg-Oost

The Zijlweg-Oost neighborhood is very convenient for students, as it is located between the center of Haarlem and the campus of the University of Applied Sciences. Thanks to this, if you choose an accommodation in Zijlweg-Oost, you will be able to reach both places quickly. In the main street of the area you will find some restaurants and shops that are usually crowded by young people.

Erasmus accommodation near the InHolland University of Applied Sciences

The campus of this institution is located west of the centre of Haarlem, in the Overveen area. On this campus are all the faculties and facilities of this university in the city of Haarlem. If you want to find accommodation near this institution, you should look in the neighbourhoods mentioned above, such as Kleverpark, Zijlweg-oost, or Centrum, the city centre.

University residence in Haarlem

In this city in the Netherlands there are no student residences yet. However, you will find some options in the areas between Haarlem and Amsterdam, so if you want to rent accommodation in a residence you can choose this option. As an alternative, Erasmus students often choose rooms in private shared flats, where they can also have the experience of sharing day-to-day life with other young people. In addition, with this form of accommodation you will be able to avoid having to comply with the rules and regulations of the residences.

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