Renting a Home in Capelle aan den IJssel

Capelle aan den IJssel is spatially one of the strangest municipalities in the Netherlands. Its districts do not touch each other. Between the northern Schollevaar and the southern Middelwatering and Oostgaarde lies the Schollebos, a 30-hectare city park that literally divides the municipality in two. And then there's Kralingse Veer: a piece of Rotterdam territory completely enclosed by Capelle. This fragmentation has direct consequences for the rental market. Each district functions as its own core with its own facilities, character, and price level. You don't rent 'in Capelle' here — you rent in Schollevaar, in Fascinatio, or in Oostgaarde.

Three metro stations on line C (De Terp, Capelle Centrum, Slotlaan) connect the south of the municipality with Rotterdam. From Capelle Centrum, you can reach the Coolsingel in fifteen minutes. Capelle Schollevaar station serves the north with Sprinters towards Gouda and Rotterdam Alexander. This public transport accessibility makes Capelle interesting for anyone who works in Rotterdam but doesn't want to live there — and that's a large group. From the 1950s onwards, Capelle was built district by district, largely by and for Rotterdammers. That bond has never disappeared.

De Bergenbuurt: Protected Urban Landscape in a Rental District

In the Oostgaarde district stands one of the most remarkable housing projects in Dutch post-war architecture. In the late 1970s, architect Benno Stegeman designed De Bergen as an alternative to the gallery flats that were originally planned. The result: 65 residential towers of three to four floors, grouped in flower-shaped clusters around open courtyards. The covered parking deck on the ground floor separates car traffic from pedestrians. The facades of reddish-brown brickwork with octagonal balconies and toothed corners refer to Structuralism and — with their artisanal plasticity — to the Amsterdam School.

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Prince Claus laid the first stone in 1974. After a thorough renovation around the turn of the century, the municipality designated the Bergenbuurt as a protected municipal village landscape. This is exceptional for a district that largely consists of rental properties. The rent there is lower than in the newer parts of Capelle, and the waiting lists for social housing are long. But those who find a home in Oostgaarde via the private sector live in architectural history — with the A16 a three-minute drive away.

Fascinatio: Named After a Children's Book, Accessible by Self-Driving Bus

The youngest district of Capelle owes its name to Fascinatio, de wonderwind (Fascinatio, the wonder wind), a children's book by Tom Manders Jr. The district's design concept is also named after it: an inner ring of homes, surrounded by an outer ring of offices and businesses. This outer ring was delayed by the credit crisis but is now being filled with residential construction.

Fascinatio is particularly popular with young families. The architecture is modern (built from 2001 onwards), the energy labels are favorable, and the facilities — general practitioner, dentist, pharmacy, schools — are all located in the community center. Rental properties in Fascinatio are scarcer than in the older districts; much of it is owner-occupied. However, new construction is underway, and the ParkShuttle makes the connection to the metro network unique in the Netherlands.

Rivium: From Vacant Offices to Thousands of Rental Homes

The Rivium was for years a desolate business park south of Fascinatio — deserted after 5 PM, full of vacant office buildings. That time is over. The municipality and five developers have signed an agreement for the transformation of the Rivium into a mixed residential and work district. The plan includes thousands of new homes, divided between owner-occupied and rental, with facilities on the ground floors and improved cycling and public transport connections.

De Caap, the first large residential building, will be the landmark of the new district. The district will be accessible by the ParkShuttle and the Waterbus, which has docked at the Rivium since 2023. For the rental market in Capelle, this is the biggest change in decades: an entirely new residential area that substantially increases supply. The first homes are expected to be delivered in the coming years.

Schollevaar, Schenkel, and the Southern Districts

Between the spectacular projects lie the districts where most Capellenaren simply live.

Schollevaar is located in the north, directly adjacent to the Schollebos and near Capelle Schollevaar NS station. The district has its own shopping center (De Scholver), many single-family homes from the 1980s, and a relaxed, village-like atmosphere that you find less in the south of the municipality. Rental prices here are generally lower than around Middelwatering.

Schenkel is one of the larger districts, with a mix of apartments, terraced houses, and detached homes. There is plenty of greenery — like Schollevaar, the district borders the Schollebos. The location is central, but the atmosphere is quiet.

Middelwatering is the center of Capelle, with shopping center De Koperwiek, the Isala Theater, the library, and the town hall. De Oude Plaats, the historic core of the village, is also here: 1930s homes, Slot Capelle (of which only the Dief- en Duifhuisje remains — the smallest museum in the Netherlands) and the IJsseldijk along the river. Rental properties in Middelwatering are popular due to their central location near the metro and amenities.

's-Gravenland and Capelle-West complete the south. 's-Gravenland has relatively spacious single-family homes, Capelle-West a mix of old buildings and newer complexes.

Rental Prices and What to Expect

The private sector dominates the rental housing supply in Capelle aan den IJssel. Most homes are offered by private landlords or commercial parties, without waiting lists but with income requirements — expect a gross monthly income of three to four times the basic rent. When signing, you typically pay one to two months' deposit.

The difference with Rotterdam is noticeable. For the same rent, you often get more square meters, a garden, or a parking space in Capelle — especially in Schollevaar and Schenkel. At the same time, the supply is smaller and the turnover is slower. Those who specifically want to rent in Fascinatio or Middelwatering will need patience. The completion of the Rivium will change this picture, but that is a process of years.