Buying a home in Havenkwartier, Rijswijk.
Havenkwartier is where Rijswijk's working waterfront meets real neighbourhoods—you'll find converted industrial buildings and new-build apartments mostly occupied by families and young professionals, not tourists. The area faces the Rotte river and keeps its no-nonsense character: local cafés, small shops, and easy cycle routes to Den Haag. What pulls people here is the short commute to central Rotterdam and The Hague, plus space that doesn't come with The Hague's price tag. The neighbourhood still feels like it's being shaped, which means you're buying into something actual rather than polished.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Havenkwartier
Pros:
- Direct NS rail access at Rijswijk station with frequent trains to The Hague, Delft, Rotterdam and Amsterdam; no need to drive into a major city
- Waterfront location along the Maas river with actual walking paths and sightlines, not enclosed green spaces
- Relatively affordable compared to Den Haag proper, while keeping the suburban commute short
- Mix of newer apartment blocks and converted industrial buildings means you're not locked into one housing type
Cons:
- Heavy truck and industrial traffic on Rijswijksestraat and surrounding roads—noise and air quality are real concerns, not theoretical
- Limited local retail and dining; you'll be shopping in Den Haag or driving elsewhere for restaurants
- The neighborhood still feels half-built and unfinished in places, with vacant lots and incomplete projects
- Rijswijk municipality services and schools are separate from Den Haag, which complicates things if you have kids or need municipal support
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Rijswijk (ZH.)
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 52.24
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 548
- Residential burglary
- 29
- Theft
- 136
- Violence and threats
- 38
- Vandalism and public order
- 47
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Rijswijk
Choose homes that fit your needs. When comparing listings, check practical details such as living area, layout and condition.
Asking prices and sale prices in Rijswijk
To judge whether the asking price is reasonable, look at recent sales of similar homes in Rijswijk. The area’s median is a reference for recorded sales, not the value of a particular home.
The wider housing market in Rijswijk
Buying a home in Rijswijk? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €340,000. When comparing homes, look at features such as living area and condition alongside similar homes.
Updated: September 2026