€1,876
average monthly asking rent in July 2026
Rent in Nijmegen. Choose hill or Waal route.
Nijmegen-Oost, Heijendaal, the centre and Lent each connect differently to Radboud, HAN, rail and the region. Separate profiles by daily route.
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What does it cost to rent in Nijmegen?
Nijmegen has strong demand around the university and healthcare alongside regular city and family homes. The July 2026 public sample is useful, but compact student housing affects the square-metre figure.
A room, a studio in Oost and a family home in Noord do not belong in the same comparison. Use the average only to set an initial budget band.
45
adverts in the measured supply
€28.63
per m² in the National Rental Index Q2 2026
The monthly rent and square-metre figure come from separate public datasets and are not directly comparable. Property type, size, furnishing and service charges affect the result. Energy is often separate.
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Elevation, the Waal bridge and campus location make cycling minutes more useful than map distance. Start with Heijendaal, Centraal or work.
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Apartment
In Centrum & Bottendaal and Nijmegen-Oost, compare service charges, energy label and furnishing as well as bedrooms.
Studio
A compact self-contained home near Radboud Universiteit can be practical. Always check whether municipal registration is allowed.
Room
A room can widen your budget options in Nijmegen. Check shared facilities and any student or employment conditions.
Larger home
Heijendaal & Hazenkamp and Nijmegen-Noord & Lent are useful areas to include when floor area matters more than a central address.
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Choose a Nijmegen area around your daily route.
The older city sits on hills south of the Waal. The north grows around Lent, while Dukenburg has its own station and amenities.
Station and city life
Centrum & Bottendaal
Apartments and rooms between Centraal, the city centre and university route.
Nijmegen CentraalKronenburgerparkBottendaal
University and character
Nijmegen-Oost
Sought-after districts around Hunnerberg, Galgenveld and the cycle route to Heijendaal.
HunnerparkDaalsewegHeijendaal
University and hospitals
Heijendaal & Hazenkamp
Living close to Radboud, HAN, the CWZ route and Heijendaal station.
RadboudHANGoffertpark
Newer housing north of the Waal
Nijmegen-Noord & Lent
Modern districts around Lent, Hof van Holland and Spiegelwaal.
Nijmegen-LentSpiegelwaalWaalsprong
Own station and more space
Dukenburg
Large south-western districts with shopping and rail access.
Station DukenburgMeijhorstWinkelcentrum
West and A73
Lindenholt
Spacious districts near employment areas, the motorway and bus routes.
LindenholtBijsterhuizenA73
Area boundaries and local conditions change. Always compare the home, terms, access and current setting across Nijmegen. View information from the municipality
Start with the place you visit most.
Elevation, the Waal bridge and campus location make cycling minutes more useful than map distance. Start with Heijendaal, Centraal or work.
The Waal and university divide the city.
Heijendaal serves the university and hospitals, Centraal the city centre and Nijmegen-Lent the north. Check bridge traffic and elevation on your cycling route.
Radboud Universiteit
HeijendaalUniversity campus in the south-east
HAN Nijmegen
HeijendaalUniversity of applied sciences beside Radboud
Radboudumc
HeijendaalUniversity hospital
Nijmegen Centraal
CentreIntercity rail and regional buses
Novio Tech Campus
WinkelsteegSemiconductors and high technology
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Questions about renting in Nijmegen.
About rent, residential areas, documents and fresh listings in Nijmegen.
View all answers in HelpThe measured supply on Huurwoningen.nl averaged €1,876 per month in July 2026, based on 45 adverts. The National Rental Index recorded €28.63 per m² for Nijmegen in Q2 2026. Treat both as market indicators, not a fixed price for every home.
Start with Centrum & Bottendaal, Nijmegen-Oost and Heijendaal & Hazenkamp, for example. The right combination depends on budget, space and daily route. Always check the current local setting yourself.
Choose areas near work or study and add neighbourhoods along a direct cycling, bus or rail route. This lets you compare access without treating one distance as the whole answer.
Yes. Nearby options include Arnhem, Ede, Den Bosch. Use a separate profile for each place when the budget or preferences differ.
Dean assesses fresh listings by location, budget, bedrooms, floor area and whether you include rooms or student listings. Rooms, studios, apartments and homes with several bedrooms can appear as matches when they fit.
Identification, proof of income and sometimes an employer statement are often requested. Read the conditions first and only share information when everything feels trustworthy.
A strong match is usually processed within 30 seconds after Dean detects a suitable fresh advert. The rental site still determines when the advert is published.
No. Dean is rental search software, not a landlord or letting agent. Dean helps you see suitable fresh listings sooner, but does not process applications.
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