Find Rental Housing in Woerden
Woerden is a historic fortified city in the Green Heart of the Randstad. With its characteristic center, cheese market, and good train connections to Utrecht, Amsterdam and Rotterdam, it is an attractive place to live for commuters wanting to escape the bustle of the big city.
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Source: automatically collected data via Kijkie. Last updated: December 28, 2025
How the rental market in Woerden really is
Woerden offers historic charm with modern accessibility.
Prices by property type
A room costs €500-700 per month on average. Studios are scarce and cost €850-1,050. Apartments start at €1,050-1,400.
The reality of searching
Woerden has a small rental market. Most residents are owners. On average, it takes 2-4 months to find something.
Historic center
The old center with canals and fortifications is a protected cityscape. Living in the center is sought after but expensive.
Cheese market
Woerden is known for the traditional cheese market in summer. This attracts tourists and increases liveliness.
Green Heart
Woerden is located in the Green Heart, surrounded by meadows and polders. Ideal for nature lovers.
Neighborhoods in Woerden
Centrum
ExpensiveHistoric center with canals. Characteristic, expensive.
Molenvliet
AverageResidential area in the north. Quiet, families.
Snel en Polanen
AverageNew development in the east. Modern, young.
Staatsliedenwijk
AffordableOlder neighborhood near station. Accessible, affordable.
Harmelen
AffordableVillage near Woerden with own character. Quiet.
Best strategy for Woerden
Budget < €700
Rooms are very scarce. Consider Utrecht or Gouda.
Budget €700 - €1.100
Studios in Harmelen or Staatsliedenwijk. Housing corporation GroenWest.
Budget > €1.100
Apartments in center or new development Snel en Polanen.
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Scam advice for Woerden
Nep-particulier
Ask for proof of ownership for private rentals.
Te goedkoop
Woerden is sought after - prices too low are suspicious.
Vooruitbetaling
Never pay without viewing.
Vakantieverhuur
Watch out for illegal short-term rentals.
Tips for Woerden
Register with housing corporation GroenWest
Woerden is mainly owner-occupied market - patience needed
Station offers fast connection to Utrecht and Amsterdam
Visit the cheese market in summer for local atmosphere
Harmelen is cheaper alternative within municipality
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Is Woerden suitable for commuters?
Excellent. Direct train to Utrecht (15 min), Amsterdam (40 min) and Rotterdam (45 min). Ideal location in Randstad.
How long does it take to find something?
On average 2-4 months. Woerden has limited rental supply, most homes are owner-occupied.
What is the character of Woerden?
Historic fortified city with canals, cozy center, cheese market. Quiet atmosphere, Green Heart surroundings.
Is Woerden expensive?
Mid-range. Cheaper than Utrecht, but more expensive than surrounding villages. Center is most expensive.
What are alternatives to Woerden?
Bodegraven, Oudewater or Montfoort are similarly quiet. Gouda and Utrecht have more supply.