Buy or rent in Statenkwartier?
Statenkwartier · The Hague
The Statenkwartier's Art Nouveau streets near the sea and the World Forum draw families and expats alike. Prices are high but stable; a fair comparison here credits the renter with investing the sizeable deposit a buyer would put down.
Typical price
€ 560.000
Typical rent
€ 2.150/mo
Price per m²
€ 5.600
What the calculator counts
Most buy-vs-rent tools stop at the mortgage payment. This one counts every Dutch cost and tax on both sides — overdrachtsbelasting, notary, VVE, OZB, maintenance, mortgage interest relief (hypotheekrenteaftrek), the eigenwoningforfait and Box 3 wealth tax on the renter's invested deposit — then compares how much wealthier you are after your chosen number of years in Statenkwartier.
Frequently asked
Is it better to buy or rent in Statenkwartier?
It mostly comes down to how long you stay and the price in Statenkwartier (around € 560.000). Over a short period the one-off buying costs weigh heavily; over 7–10 years buying often wins. Enter your own numbers and check the break-even year.
What is a typical price in Statenkwartier?
Budget roughly € 560.000 for about 100 m² (€ 5.600/m²) and a free-sector rent around € 2.150/mo. These are 2026 starting points — adjust them to your own home.
Do I pay transfer tax as a first-time buyer?
If you're 18–34, buying your first home to live in, and the price is under €555,000, you pay 0% instead of 2% — the starter exemption (startersvrijstelling).