Living in Laakkwartier, The Hague

Monthly rent in EUR (€). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's The Hague dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,400/month — roughly 22% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,750 - €2,120/month and three-bedrooms €2,300 - €2,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by tram, it sits about as central as most The Hague areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, diverse, improving tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Archipelbuurt.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Station Hollands Spoor as the nearest tram stop, Huijgenspark as nearby green space and Jumbo as the nearest supermarket around the Laakkwartier reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Laakkwartier, The Hague?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Laakkwartier costs €1,250 - €1,550/month (second-hand contract) or €1,000 - €1,250/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,750 - €2,120/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,300 - €2,800/month.

Is Laakkwartier safe for expats?

Laakkwartier has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Laakkwartier to The Hague center?

The commute from Laakkwartier to The Hague city center takes approximately 10 minutes by tram.

What is Laakkwartier like to live in?

Affordable multicultural neighborhood near Hollands Spoor station. Improving rapidly with new builds. In our data it is tagged as affordable, diverse, improving.