Apartments and flats for Rent in Almere

Apartments for rent in Almere, Netherlands are larger than most newcomers expect. Based on over 4,100 listings tracked by RentHunter in Almere since February 2024, the average apartment measures 112 m² and rents for about €1,640 a month, 33% less than in Amsterdam, which is around 34 minutes away by public transit.

Almere was built on polder land reclaimed from the water in Flevoland, and its first residents arrived in 1976. Almost every Almere apartment is therefore a post-1976 build, with a lift, a private storage room (berging) and often outdoor space: 39% of listings mention a balcony and 40% mention parking. Studios are a separate category, so an Almere studio does not pull the 112 m² average down.

The market keeps moving. About 38 apartments are newly listed per week (28 days to October 2026), and new listings had a median asking rent of €1,633 in the 90 days to October 2026, according to RentHunter. Asking rents are stable compared with three months earlier and 6% lower than twelve months earlier.

1. Average rent of €1,640 a month
   The average Almere apartment rents for €1,640 a month, and 80% of listings ask between €1,025 and €2,250. New listings sit close to that level, with a median asking rent of €1,633.
2. 33% below Amsterdam's €2,442 average
   An apartment in Almere costs on average 33% less than one in Amsterdam, where listings average €2,442 a month. A direct train links Almere Centrum with Amsterdam Centraal, so the saving does not cost you a transfer.
3. Two bedrooms lead with 2,097 listings
   Two-bedroom apartments are the largest group, at €1,714 a month (2,097 listings), each with a separate living room. One-bedroom flats average €1,411 (746 listings) and three-bedroom apartments €1,879 (666 listings). The 4-bedroom average of €1,727 rests on only 106 listings and the 5-bedroom average of €2,094 on 33, so treat both as indicative.
4. 112 m² of living space on average
   At 112 m², the average Almere apartment leaves room for a home office or a child's bedroom. Gardens are rarer: 12% of listings mention one, so if you want outdoor living, also compare houses in Almere.
5. Furnished: 30% of listings, 16% aimed at expats
   30% of Almere apartment listings are furnished and 16% target expats. Most of the rest are unfurnished or gestoffeerd, which means floors, curtains and light fittings but no furniture. For a short assignment, browse furnished apartments in Almere.
6. Deposit of 1.36 months on average
   The average deposit on an Almere apartment is 1.36 months of rent.

Almere grew district by district, so the age, height and price of housing depend on where you look.

Almere Stad holds the densest apartment stock in the city, from towers near Almere Centrum station to blocks along the Weerwater lake. Picture leaving your flat, walking along the Esplanade on the Weerwater and boarding a direct train to Amsterdam a few minutes later.

The Muziekwijk and Parkwijk stations serve the surrounding residential neighbourhoods. If you want a high floor with a view over the water, start with luxury apartments in Almere. Almere Stad suits train commuters who want shops and restaurants within walking distance.

Almere Haven is the oldest district, where the first residents moved in in 1976, built around a small harbour on the Gooimeer. Apartments here sit mostly in low blocks between terraced houses, around a centre that feels more like a village than a new town.

Across the water lies Huizen, reached by car over the Stichtse Brug. If you work in 't Gooi, also compare apartments in Huizen. Almere Haven suits couples and small families who want quiet streets and the water nearby.

Almere Poort is the newest district and the closest to Amsterdam, with its own station and the A6 along its edge. New apartment blocks fill the Homeruskwartier, and the Almeerderstrand beach on the IJmeer is a short bike ride away.

Almere Poort suits young couples and families who want a recent, energy-efficient home.

Renting an apartment in Almere follows national rules, with a few local steps at the gemeente Almere. Check these points before you pay.

73% of Almere apartment listings state that registration is possible; if a listing says nothing, ask before the viewing. You register within 5 days of moving in: online with DigiD if you already live in the Netherlands, or by appointment at the Stadhuis in Almere Stad for a first registration from abroad, which gives you your BSN.

Landlords and agencies in Almere usually ask for ID, an employment contract or employer's statement, recent payslips and a gross income of around three to four times the rent. Keep everything in one PDF so you can reply the day a flat comes online.

Since 1 July 2024, a lease is open-ended by default; fixed-term contracts are allowed only in exceptions, such as student and youth contracts. As a tenant you can usually leave with one month's notice, while the landlord needs a legal ground to end the lease.