Apartments, rooms and studios for rent in Almelo
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Apartments in Almelo: 53% of all rentals
Apartments in Almelo make up 53% of all rental listings, and that split shapes most searches in this Twente town of 72,479 inhabitants. Based on over 1,700 listings tracked by RentHunter in Almelo since February 2024, the average rent across all home types is €1,001 a month for 76 m².
Almelo is the work and shopping town of northwest Twente, so many renters come for a job in the city itself rather than to commute out. Picture your first week: you collect the keys to a flat near the station, cycle to Grotestraat for groceries and are home before dark.
- Median rent of new listings
- €1,013
- New listings per week
- 14
- Average size, for €1,001
- 76 m²
- Average deposit
- 0.78 months
Source: RentHunter, 1,700 listings tracked since February 2024. Updated November 2026.
€1,001 for 76 m²: Almelo's average home
The Almelo rental market averages €1,001 a month across all home types, with 80% of listings between €538 and €1500. The average home measures 76 m², helped by the 28% share of houses.
Deposits stay low in Almelo. The average listing asks for 0.78 months of rent, well under the legal cap of two months of base rent for leases signed since July 2023.
Outdoor space is common in Almelo listings: 28% mention a balcony, 30% mention parking and 27% mention a garden. 28% are listed as furnished, while 8% of listings target expats and 5% target students.
- Registration76%
- Parking30%
- Furnished28%
- Balcony28%
- Garden27%
- For expats8%
- For students5%
956 apartments, 502 houses: Almelo's stock
Almelo's rental stock leans on apartments, which account for 956 listings and 53% of the market. Houses follow with 502 listings (28%), studios with 213 (12%) and rooms with 108 (6%).
Apartments at €999, 4% above Hengelo
An Almelo apartment rents for €999 a month on average for 78 m², based on 956 listings. That is 4% more than in Hengelo, where apartments average €956. Browse the latest apartments in Almelo to compare one and two bedroom layouts.
Houses at €1,211 for 101 m²
A rental house in Almelo averages €1,211 a month for 101 m², across 502 listings. For €212 more than the average apartment you get about 23 m² extra. See the houses for rent in Almelo.
Studios at €782 for 30 m²
Almelo studios average €782 a month for 30 m², based on 213 listings. A studio is a self-contained home with its own kitchen and bathroom, unlike a room where you share them. Compare studios in Almelo and, if you arrive without furniture, the furnished studios in Almelo.
Rooms at €541, a thin market
A room in Almelo costs €541 a month on average, but with 108 listings the room segment is the smallest of the four, as Almelo has no university campus. Keep an eye on rooms in Almelo and react fast when a new room appears.
| Type | Average rent | Surface | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | €999 | 78 m² | 53% |
| House | €1,211 | 101 m² | 28% |
| Studio | €782 | 30 m² | 12% |
| Room | €541 | 36 m² | 6% |
Almelo neighborhoods: center, De Riet, Ossenkoppelerhoek
Almelo neighborhoods split between an older center close to the station and newer districts with family houses toward the edges of town.
City center around Grotestraat
The Almelo city center around Grotestraat holds many apartments above shops and in newer blocks within walking distance of the station. Imagine getting off the evening train and being home a few minutes later, without needing a car.
De Riet, with its own station
De Riet lies on the east side of Almelo and has its own Sprinter stop, Almelo de Riet, on the line to Borne and Hengelo. Terraced houses and low-rise apartment blocks set the tone, handy for renters who work in Hengelo or Enschede.
Ossenkoppelerhoek, newer family homes
Ossenkoppelerhoek is one of the newest residential districts in Almelo, with family houses, gardens and space to park on the edge of town, at the cost of a longer bike ride to the center.
Before a viewing in Almelo, ask whether you can register at the address: 76% of Almelo listings say registration is possible. Without registration you get no BSN, and a first registration from abroad is by appointment, booked on the gemeente Almelo website.
Commuting from Almelo
Almelo station has Intercity trains toward the Randstad and Sprinters east to Borne and Hengelo, while Wierden is the first stop west.
Utrecht in about 82 minutes
Utrecht is about 82 minutes from Almelo by public transit (118 km), the fastest of the big Randstad cities and workable for a hybrid job.
Amsterdam in about 107 minutes
Amsterdam is about 107 minutes from Almelo by public transit (151 km), enough for one fixed office day a week.
- Utrecht118 km82 min
- Groningen149 km102 min
- Amsterdam151 km107 min
- Den Haag178 km120 min
- Rotterdam174 km128 min
- Eindhoven198 km144 min
Public transit times from the Google Routes API.
If you commute from Almelo two or three days a week, an NS Dal Voordeel subscription gives 40% off outside rush hours.
Almelo rental questions, from €541 to €1,211
How much does it cost to rent in Almelo?
Based on over 1,700 listings tracked by RentHunter since February 2024, the average rent in Almelo is €1,001 a month, with 80% of homes between €538 and €1500. New listings come in slightly higher: the median asking rent of homes first seen in the 90 days to November 2026 is €1,013.
Is renting an apartment in Almelo cheaper than in Hengelo?
No, an apartment in Almelo averages €999 a month, 4% more than the €956 average in Hengelo. If every euro counts, compare Borne and Wierden too.
Where can I find new apartments in Almelo first?
About 14 homes are newly listed per week in Almelo on RentHunter, counted over the 28 days to November 2026. To be the first to know, save a search for your budget, get an e-mail when a property becomes available and send a direct reply with your documents ready.