Rent a Home in Arnhem-East

Arnhem-East is not a single district but a collection of neighborhoods east of the city center, on the flanks of the push moraine that gives Arnhem its elevation changes. In the nineteenth century, the Velperweg was one of the most expensive addresses in the Netherlands. The Geitenkamp was built in the 1920s as a garden village for workers. Monnikenhuizen followed after the war, on one of the city's highest points. Three layers of time, three atmospheres, one cardinal direction.

Arnhem is the only city in the Netherlands with a trolleybus network. The trolleybus connects Arnhem-East with the central station and the city center. Since May 2024, the Trolley 2.0 with battery pack has been running on line 352 to Wageningen. For tenants in this part of the city, the trolley is the daily mode of transport.

Velperweg: The ‘Little Hague’ of the East

The Velperweg and its surroundings have 9,325 residents (2025), spread across sub-neighborhoods such as Molenbeke, Plattenburg, Angerenstein, and Paasberg. In the nineteenth century, this was where Arnhem's elite lived. The city was known as 'the Little Hague of the East,' and the Velperweg was the avenue that defined that image. Villas, mansions, park-like gardens.

This character has been partly preserved. Molenbeke has spacious 1930s homes and villas, interspersed with 1950s apartment buildings. Park Angerenstein is located in the south of the neighborhood. Bronbeek, the veterans' home with a museum, borders the district. 55% of the homes are owner-occupied, 45% are rental, of which 33% are in the free sector. The average WOZ value (property value) is the highest in Arnhem-East.

The housing supply consists of 58% apartments and 21% terraced houses. Many villas have been split up, just like in the Burgemeesterswijk. The difference: the Velperweg is closer to the main roads towards Velp and the A12. For tenants who need a car, this is an advantage.

Geitenkamp: Garden Village from 1920

On November 29, 1920, the first spade hit the ground. The Geitenkamp was built in response to the housing shortage caused by Arnhem's industrial growth. Architects Jos and Pierre Cuypers (Amsterdam) and G. Feenstra and H.J. Tiemens Jr. (Arnhem) designed a self-sufficient village within the city: its own market square, shops, schools, church, and tram connection.

The architecture is Amsterdam School style, featuring large roof overhangs and ornamental brickwork, wrought iron, stained glass, and horizontal lines. The neighborhood has been on the list of protected cityscapes since 2007. It is one of the few examples of picturesque urban planning in the Netherlands.

The Geitenkamp is called 'de bult' (the hump) because of its elevation changes. The push moraine ridges from the Ice Age are palpable here. Streets run steeply uphill, and houses are on different levels. On the edge of the neighborhood rises On The Hill, a new construction complex of nineteen energy-efficient apartments. Renting a home in Arnhem-East, specifically in Geitenkamp, means living in a monument. The homes are smaller than along the Velperweg, the atmosphere is more village-like, and the community is tighter-knit.

Monnikenhuizen: Post-War Reconstruction on Hoogte 80

Monnikenhuizen was built during the post-war reconstruction period. 50% of the homes date from 1945-1965. The district has 4,435 residents (2025) and 2,325 homes, of which 47% are apartments and 29% are terraced houses. 59% are rental, 41% are owner-occupied. This makes Monnikenhuizen the most rental-oriented part of Arnhem-East.

The city park Hoogte 80 is the focal point. At 81 meters above sea level, it is one of the highest points in Arnhem. On a clear day, the view extends as far as Kleve in Germany and Nijmegen. The park gives the neighborhood a wooded character that is unexpected in a post-war reconstruction area.

The population has grown from 3,470 residents in 2013 to 4,435 in 2025, an increase of 28%. The new housing project Nieuw Monnikenhuize has added modern homes to the district. The neighborhood is more spacious than the Geitenkamp, with more green spaces between the building blocks and significant elevation changes.

Forest and Push Moraine

What connects these three neighborhoods is the push moraine: the elevation differences, the forest, the proximity of Sonsbeek Park, and the Veluwezoom. From the Geitenkamp or Monnikenhuizen, you can cycle into the forest in ten minutes. The Nederlands Openluchtmuseum and Burgers' Zoo are a few kilometers away. The boundary between city and nature is not sharp here. Gardens merge into forest edges. Squirrels are permanent residents.

For tenants seeking space, elevation, and greenery, Arnhem-East is the logical search area. The Velperweg for those who want villa apartments with high ceilings. The Geitenkamp for those seeking a protected garden village with character. Monnikenhuizen for those who desire a post-war home with a view and a forest edge.

Renting a home in Arnhem-East offers choice. The Velperweg has the highest prices and the largest proportion of free-sector rentals (33%). Monnikenhuizen has the most rental properties (59%) and a growing supply due to new construction. The Geitenkamp is compact and protected; homes become available less often, but those who find one will be in one of Arnhem's most unique neighborhoods.

Act quickly. The supply in Arnhem-East is smaller than in the city center or Presikhaaf. The homes are worth it. Set up an alert and have your documents ready. An apartment with a view over the push moraine won't wait for you.