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Dutch Free-Sector Rents Climb 6.5% in Q4 to €1,838, With Spikes in Rijswijk and Leiden

Pararius attributes the rise to a shift toward smaller, pricier-per‑m² listings.

Overview

  • Pararius reports a net drop in listings in Q4 2025, with 14,698 homes posted versus 15,188 removed, and an average time on market of 18 days.
  • Rijswijk recorded the steepest rise nationwide at 23.4% year over year in the quarter.
  • Leiden’s average reached €23.77 per m² after a 17.3% jump, making it the third most expensive city.
  • Among major cities, Eindhoven saw the biggest increase at 13.8%, while Rotterdam rose 11% to €22.35 per m² and Amsterdam led prices at €28.68 per m².
  • Pararius also identifies Zuid-Holland as the second most expensive province after Noord-Holland, with Zeeland showing the strongest provincial growth.