Houses for Rent in Westland

A rental in Westland usually means a family house with a garden. Based on over 200 house listings tracked by RentHunter since February 2024, 76% mention a garden and the average house covers 131 m². The average house rent in Westland is €2,116 a month, with 80% of listings between €750 and €3,250.

Westland is the glasshouse municipality of Zuid-Holland: 105,632 inhabitants spread over Naaldwijk, 's-Gravenzande, Monster, Wateringen and De Lier, five former municipalities that merged in 2004, with greenhouses between the villages. Westland has no railway station, so commuters take the bus, about 45 minutes door to door to Den Haag by public transport.

In Westland, a house that is not furnished is let kaal or gestoffeerd: kaal is an empty shell, often without flooring or curtains, while gestoffeerd means floors, curtains and light fittings are already in place.

1. By bedrooms: €1,300 to €3,033
   In Westland, a 2-bedroom house averages €1,300, a 3-bedroom €1,727, a 4-bedroom €2,334 and a 5-bedroom €3,033. Houses with 3 or 4 bedrooms are the most common in the data, the classic family house of the Westland villages.
2. 33% below Den Haag
   Houses in Westland are 33% cheaper than in Den Haag, where the average is €3,143. For other nearby comparisons, look at houses in Rijswijk and houses in Delft.
3. 131 m² and 41% with parking
   The average Westland house listing covers 131 m², and 41% of listings mention parking, useful in a municipality without a train station.
4. 44% furnished, 17% aimed at expats
   Furnished houses in Westland make up 44% of listings, and 17% of listings target expats. The rest are let gestoffeerd or kaal.

Westland housing has no single centre: rental houses are spread over the former villages, each with its own shops and schools. If a whole house is more than you need, compare apartments in Westland or rooms in Westland.

Naaldwijk sits in the middle of Westland, with a shopping centre in its core and the Royal FloraHolland auction site on its edge. A family house in Naaldwijk keeps schools, sports clubs and shops within cycling distance.

's-Gravenzande and Monster lie on Westland's North Sea side, with the beach at Ter Heijde a short bike ride away. Houses here suit households that put outdoor space first and accept a longer bus trip.

Wateringen borders the Den Haag district of Wateringse Veld, which makes it the Westland village closest to the city. It suits commuters who want a house with a garden and the shortest trip to Den Haag.

Gemeente Westland expects you to register within 5 days of moving in. A first registration from abroad needs an appointment, booked through the municipality website, while a move from elsewhere in the Netherlands is done online with DigiD.

Westland house leases signed since 1 July 2024 are open-ended by default, with exceptions such as student and youth contracts. A makelaar working for the landlord may not charge you a fee, so question any mediation costs on the bill.