From Aldenhof to Zwanenveld: Nijmegen's largest post-war districts with their own train station and 60% rental homes in Dukenburg. View available rental properties.
Dukenburg and Lindenholt are located on the western edge of Nijmegen, between the city and the A73 motorway. These are the districts that made Nijmegen great. Dukenburg was built from 1966 onwards to solve the post-war housing shortage. Lindenholt followed ten years later. Together, they will have approximately 37,000 residents by 2025. Those considering renting a home in Dukenburg choose a district where 60% of the homes are rental properties, with its own train station and the lowest price level in Nijmegen.
Dukenburg has about 22,500 residents (2025) divided into nine neighborhoods: Aldenhof, Meijhorst, Malvert, Lankforst, Weezenhof, Tolhuis, Zwanenveld, Staddijk, and Vogelzang. Aldenhof was the first. The first residents moved in in February 1967. Meijhorst followed in 1968, Tolhuis in 1971. In ten years, a pasture grew into a district for tens of thousands of residents.
73% of the homes in Dukenburg were built between 1965 and 1975. This is reflected in the streetscape. Gallery flats and terraced houses in a spacious layout with lots of greenery. Footpaths between blocks, playgrounds on every corner, rows of trees along wide streets. This is the kind of urban planning that was considered progressive in the 1960s and now has its own quality: space, greenery, and clarity.
The 60% share of rental homes makes Dukenburg the district with the most rental properties in Nijmegen. Apartments, gallery flats, and terraced houses become available regularly. Rental prices are below the city average. For tenants for whom affordability is the primary criterion, Dukenburg is the logical choice.
Dukenburg Shopping Center serves both Dukenburg and Lindenholt. It opened in 1976 and is strategically located next to Nijmegen Dukenburg NS station. Supermarkets, shops, and daily amenities in one place. The shopping center will be redeveloped in the coming years, including around 500 new homes, an additional supermarket, a modern library, and more greenery. Dukenburg's center will be upgraded without losing its function.
The station makes the shopping center more than just a local amenity. Sprinter trains to Nijmegen Centraal run several times an hour. You can reach the main station in a few minutes. For tenants who commute by public transport, the combination of living in Dukenburg and traveling via the station is a serious advantage.
Lindenholt has about 14,530 residents (2025) in seven neighborhoods: Westkanaaldijk, Neerbosch-West, 't Acker, Bijsterhuizen, De Kamp, 't Broek, and Kerkenbos. The district was built in the 1980s and 1990s. This makes Lindenholt an average of ten to fifteen years younger than Dukenburg. The difference is visible: more varied facades, more semi-detached houses, fewer gallery flats.
The share of rental homes in Lindenholt is 39%, significantly lower than in Dukenburg. The district is more focused on owner-occupied properties, and homes are generally more expensive. Those looking to rent in Lindenholt are looking for a single-family home with a garden. Apartments and upper-story flats are more limited here than in Dukenburg.
The character of Lindenholt is suburban. Wide streets, parking in front of the door, playgrounds in every neighborhood. It is a district for families seeking space without leaving the city. The distance to the center is greater than from Dukenburg, but the shopping center and the station are within cycling distance.
Dukenburg is greener than one might expect based on its construction year. The district was designed with a continuous green structure connecting all nine neighborhoods. Footpaths, tree-lined meadows, playgrounds, and water features form a network that runs throughout the district. Staddijk City Park is the largest green area.
Lindenholt has the same green layout, but in a slightly different form. The plots are larger, the gardens deeper, the private green space more generous. It's the difference between a neighborhood that has planted greenery and one that has integrated greenery into its design.
| Bedrooms | Average | Median | Price Range | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
€1,307 | €1,238 | €823 - €3,337 | 4 | |
€1,617 | €1,545 | €900 - €3,350 | 4 | |
3 | €1,360 | €1,295 | €1,040 - €1,700 | 0 / 8 |
4+ | €1,873 | €1,873 | €1,795 - €1,950 | 0 / 2 |
Nijmegen Dukenburg NS station, next to the shopping center. Sprinter trains to Nijmegen Centraal in a few minutes. Living on the city's edge with public transport within walking distance.
The highest proportion of rental homes of all Nijmegen districts. More choice and lower prices than in Oost, Zuid, or the city center.
Dukenburg from the sixties: gallery flats and terraced houses amidst greenery. Lindenholt from the eighties: semi-detached houses and family homes on spacious plots.
Dukenburg and Lindenholt are not districts with many restaurants or urban buzz. They are residential areas, functional, affordable, and accessible. The city center is a fifteen to twenty-minute bike ride away. The station is a few minutes' walk. The A73 is just around the corner.
The difference between the two districts is important. Dukenburg has 60% rental homes and the lowest price level. Lindenholt has 39% rentals and is more expensive, but the homes are newer and better insulated. Always ask for the energy label. A gallery flat in Dukenburg from 1970 can cost significantly more in heating than a terraced house in Lindenholt from 1985.
Renting a home in Dukenburg is faster than anywhere else in Nijmegen. The supply is the largest, and competition is the lowest. Set up notifications, respond the same day, and have your documents ready. Studios and rooms are scarce. These are districts of apartments and single-family homes.
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