Rent a Home in Soesterkwartier, Amersfoort
An early twentieth-century working-class neighborhood on the border of rail and city, built in phases between 1900 and 1950, and since then one of Amersfoort's most diverse residential areas.
Soesterkwartier is located on the east side of the central station, sandwiched between the railway lines that connected Amersfoort to the rest of the Netherlands in 1863 and 1874. These railway lines defined the neighborhood's boundaries. To the west, the station; to the east and north, the tracks. The name Spoorwijk (Railroad District) is therefore the original name of this neighborhood. Those considering renting a home in Soesterkwartier choose a neighborhood that is different from the historic city center but is within walking distance.
Working-Class Neighborhood with its Own Character
Soesterkwartier was built in two major phases: the first development between 1900 and 1925, the later expansion until 1950. The neighborhood grew as a working-class area for people who worked for the railways and the small industries around the station. This origin is still visible in the scale of the homes: terraced houses with narrow facades, small front and back gardens, and streets designed for pedestrians and cyclists.
In the period after World War II, its character gradually changed. Heavy industry disappeared, and the population shifted. What remained is a neighborhood with well-maintained pre-war housing, a scale that is more pleasant than the post-war expansions, and a location that could not be overlooked: a ten-minute walk from the city center.
The neighborhood has its own amenities. Shops along Soesterweg and Utrechtseweg, primary schools, and sports facilities. For larger groceries, the city center or one of the local supermarkets is accessible.
Housing Supply
Soesterkwartier has a varied housing stock. Approximately 45% of the homes are terraced houses, 17% are corner houses, and 36% are apartments in smaller complexes (2024). This distribution makes it one of Amersfoort's more diverse neighborhoods in terms of housing types.
The rental market share is not as dominant as in the City Center, but there is availability. Early twentieth-century terraced houses are sometimes owned by private landlords. Small apartment complexes, built in the later expansion phases, have a reasonable share of rental properties. Those looking for an upstairs apartment or an apartment within a walking distance to the station without paying city center prices have an option in Soesterkwartier.
Apartments Price Breakdown in Amersfoort
| Size | Average | Median | Price Range | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100-150 | €1,785 | €1,798 | €1,525 - €2,000 | 1 |
150+ | €2,395 | €2,395 | €2,395 - €2,395 | 0 / 1 |
50-75 | €1,295 | €1,250 | €850 - €1,675 | 0 / 19 |
75-100 | €1,540 | €1,550 | €1,225 - €1,895 | 3 |
<50 | €1,390 | €1,360 | €628 - €2,400 | 1 |
Accessibility
Amersfoort Central Station is a ten-minute walk away. That is Soesterkwartier's strongest card: direct train access to Utrecht, Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam without a car. If you take a bike, you'll be at the platform in five minutes.
The neighborhood is located on the edge of Amersfoort's city center. The ring road towards the A1 and A28 motorways is accessible via the north side of the neighborhood. The A1 towards Amsterdam and Apeldoorn can be reached in ten to fifteen minutes. The A28 towards Utrecht and Groningen likewise.
Parking in the neighborhood is easier than in the City Center. Parking is possible in front of the door in most residential streets, although the number of paid parking zones is steadily growing.
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Pre-War Construction within Walking Distance of the Station
Soesterkwartier combines buildings from 1900-1950 with a ten-minute walk to the station. This combination is rare. Those who desire historical character but also wish to be mobile will find a middle ground in Soesterkwartier that is missing in newer neighborhoods.
Terraced Houses with Gardens in a Compact Living Environment
Almost half of the homes in Soesterkwartier are terraced houses with front and back gardens. In a neighborhood within walking distance of the station, this is not a given. The compact scale of early twentieth-century construction makes the streets livable and distances manageable.
Between City Center and Modern Expansions
Soesterkwartier is geographically and characteristically situated between the medieval city center and the post-war expansions. For renters who want neither the historical city center prices nor the suburban Vathorst distance, the neighborhood is a realistic alternative.
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