Apartments and flats for Rent in Noordwijk
Noordwijk apartments at €1,598, priced like Leiden
Serviced apartments in Noordwijk are rare on the long-term market, so most newcomers rent one of the furnished apartments in Noordwijk instead: 33% of listings are offered furnished. A serviced apartment includes cleaning and bills in the rent; a furnished flat usually leaves energy, internet and municipal taxes to you. Based on over 800 apartment listings tracked by RentHunter in Noordwijk since February 2024, the average rent is €1,598 a month for 89 m², with 80% of listings between €749 and €2,500.
Apartments in Noordwijk aan Zee and Noordwijk-Binnen draw a specific crowd. 13% of listings target expats, a share helped by ESTEC, the European Space Agency's technical centre on the edge of town, while only 1% target students. 77% of listings state that registration at the address is possible, which matters if you need a BSN in your first weeks.
The market moves quickly for a municipality of 25,867 people. RentHunter sees about 6 new apartments a week (28 days to October 2026), the median asking rent of apartments first seen in the 90 days to October 2026 is €1,250, and asking rents on the same sources are 19% higher than three months earlier.
Commuting from Noordwijk
Noordwijk has no railway station, so every public transit commute starts with a bus, most often to Leiden Centraal. Before you sign for an apartment, check the walk to the nearest stop on that route: it shapes your daily trip more than the distance to the beach.
Leiden Centraal, the bus link to the trains
Leiden is the closest city to Noordwijk, and Leiden Centraal is where most commuters change to the train. The station also serves Leiden University and the Leiden Bio Science Park, both a short walk or bike ride away.
Den Haag in about 42 minutes
Den Haag is about 42 minutes from Noordwijk by public transit (26 km). The city holds the Dutch ministries and many international organisations, which makes it the second commute for Noordwijk residents. Rotterdam takes about 61 minutes.
Amsterdam and Schiphol, bus then train
Amsterdam is about 30 km from Noordwijk, and the public transit trip combines a bus with a train, so the real time depends on where in Amsterdam you work. Schiphol lies on the way, handy for frequent flyers. Utrecht, at about 70 minutes, is a long daily commute.
Leiden Centraal has large guarded bicycle parkings next to the station: a second bike parked there covers the last stretch to the office. With an NS off-peak subscription (dal-uren), the train leg also gets cheaper outside rush hours.
€1,598 in Noordwijk vs €1,610 in Leiden
Apartments in Noordwijk cost about the same as in Leiden: €1,598 a month on average against €1,610, a gap of only €12. Moving to the coast does not cut your rent; it buys a larger flat near the dunes, 89 m² on average, and 51% of listings mention parking.
Price depends mostly on the number of bedrooms. A 1-bedroom apartment averages €1,308 a month, a 2-bedroom €1,720 and a 3-bedroom €2,023, so the second bedroom adds about €412. Couples usually take a 1-bedroom flat, while families relocating for work compare 2 and 3-bedroom apartments with houses in Noordwijk.
Moving alone and want to test the town first? A room in Noordwijk keeps costs down while you visit apartments. The deposit averages 1.1 months of rent, and a makelaar working for the landlord may not charge you a fee.
Noordwijk from the boulevard to the bulb fields
- Noordwijk aan Zee, flats along the boulevard Noordwijk aan Zee is the beach side of town, with apartment blocks along the Koningin Astrid Boulevard and shops on the Hoofdstraat. It suits expats and couples who want sea views and accept summer crowds.
- Noordwijk-Binnen, the old village inland Noordwijk-Binnen is the older village inland, built around the Oude Jeroenskerk, with quieter streets and more family homes. It suits renters who want the beach by bike without living in the tourist zone.
- Noordwijkerhout, bulb fields and family homes Noordwijkerhout joined the Noordwijk municipality in 2019 and lies to the north among the bulb fields. Rentals there lean toward houses and larger flats, and a car or bike is part of daily life.
- De Zilk, a quiet village by the dunes De Zilk is a small village between the dunes and the bulb fields, also part of Noordwijk since 2019. Rentals are scarce, so it suits renters with time to wait and a car or bike for errands.
Noordwijk apartment questions, from parking to pets
What does an apartment in Noordwijk cost compared with Leiden?
Based on over 800 listings tracked by RentHunter since February 2024, an apartment in Noordwijk averages €1,598 a month, against €1,610 in Leiden. Apartments first seen in the 90 days to October 2026 had a median asking rent of €1,250.
Is parking included with apartments in Noordwijk?
51% of Noordwijk apartment listings mention parking, a useful share in a town without a railway station. Near the beach in Noordwijk aan Zee, street parking is paid, so ask whether a private space or a resident permit comes with the flat before you sign.
Where can I find apartments near Noordwijk?
Two neighbours widen the search. Apartments in Katwijk sit further south on the same coast, closer to Leiden. Apartments in Teylingen are inland, in Sassenheim, Voorhout and Warmond, and Sassenheim and Voorhout have their own railway stations, which Noordwijk lacks.
How fast must I reply to a new apartment in Noordwijk?
With about 6 new apartments a week in Noordwijk, a good listing rarely waits for the weekend. Have your passport, employment contract and last three payslips ready as one PDF, and ask for a viewing on the day the listing appears.
Are pets allowed in Noordwijk apartments?
5% of Noordwijk apartment listings say pets are allowed; the rest say no or do not mention it. If you move with a dog, ask before the viewing and get the permission written into the lease.
Flats and apartments in Noordwijk
In the Netherlands, 'flat' and 'apartment' are often used interchangeably. Both refer to self-contained units in multi-story buildings.











