
Rental homes in Utrecht are scarce, especially if you’re a young professional or just starting out on the housing market. Finding a rental home with an affordable rent often seems nearly impossible. Renting in Utrecht is expensive, and the available homes usually have two or more rooms, which is too much if you want to live alone. You’re left dealing with costly real estate agents or offered houses with multiple bedrooms in the suburbs of Utrecht. Fortunately, Change= is here for rental homes in Utrecht!
In our beautiful residential complex in Utrecht Leidsche Rijn, we have 600 rental homes! Our homes are modern studios, delivered with flooring and window coverings at an affordable rent. Are you an ambitious working or creative young person between 18 and 35? Then renting an affordable home in Utrecht is finally an option. At Change=, you’re at the right address!
Change= is a modern and social housing concept for young professionals, where living, working, learning and innovating come together. The beautifully designed complexes of Change= are specifically aimed at working young people between 18 and 35. In addition to offering spacious and affordable studios, community life is central.
This is realised through the multifunctionality of the complexes, where communal spaces, courtyards, sports and relaxation areas are just as prominent as the apartments themselves.
Living at Change= is more than just renting a home. We don’t just offer affordable rental apartments in Utrecht, we also provide studios in Amsterdam, delivered with flooring and window coverings.
Change= offers a modern, flexible living concept with high-quality studios and a range of services to give residents total living comfort. Community is at the core of what we do: from the architecture of our buildings to the services provided, and from the programmes and workshops to the activities we organise together with residents.
If you want to rent an apartment in Utrecht, this is your chance. Our concept is aimed at working, ambitious and creative young people between 18 and 35. We call our concept Networked Living: fitting for today, service-oriented, sustainable, connected, innovative, and centred around community.
The rental homes of Change= are located in several places in the Netherlands. Our Utrecht complex is situated in Leidsche Rijn, a modern new district with wide views, green surroundings and nature nearby. You can rent a suitable home in Utrecht, but we also offer studios in Amsterdam. Within Amsterdam, you’ll find our apartments in Amsterdam Nieuw‑West and our studios in Amsterdam Zuidoost.
All our residential complexes are centrally located and close to public transport. Your apartment in Utrecht or Amsterdam will always be within 100 metres and within walking distance of the station.
Your apartment in Utrecht is only four minutes from Utrecht Central Station, thanks to the nearby Leidsche Rijn train station. This means you’ll be in the heart of Utrecht in no time! By car, you’ll also easily reach our locations due to their convenient position next to the motorways.
Parking has also been considered. Whether you own a car, motorbike, scooter or bicycle, at all locations you can rent parking spaces for your car or motorbike or use the free supervised bicycle storage.
Within our complex in Utrecht Leidsche Rijn you’ll find not only 600 modern and stylish one-room apartments, but also six beautiful courtyards and large communal spaces where you can relax, work or meet fellow residents. You can also use the Change= Health Club, our sports centre, or grab a coffee in our Change= Café!
Six communal courtyards
Lobby
Two leisure areas
Reception desk
24/7 CCTV monitoring with control room
Parcel lockers
Mailboxes
Bicycle storage
Vending machines
Café/restaurant
Flexible workspaces
Parking facilities
Scooter/motorbike parking
Change= Health Club
What makes this complex unique is that it also focuses on creative professionals, with no fewer than 39 spacious atelier homes. A unique concept for unique creatives! Not only can you comfortably work from home, but we also provide opportunities to exhibit your work within the building and/or host workshops.
Creative professionals include independent artists, graphic designers, architects, product designers, writers, editors, filmmakers, photographers, media artists, as well as artisans or artistic individuals working in fashion, gaming and/or advertising industries.
Our atelier homes in Utrecht are designed so that you can live and work on your projects in the same place. Your home is located on the ground floor with its own entrance. The home is spacious with a surface area of 40 m², high ceilings, large windows for plenty of natural light, and a fixed staircase leading to a mezzanine with an additional 12 m² of living space. This allows you to combine living and working in a single rental home in Utrecht, without needing to look for a separate studio.
Have you always dreamed of living in a creative community, giving workshops, or exhibiting in your own building? Register now for an atelier home!
We rent out three types of homes in Utrecht. We have studios of 30 m² and studios of 40 m². All studios are delivered with flooring and window coverings. Because we don’t furnish these studios, you can design your home entirely to your own taste.
In addition, we rent atelier and live–work spaces to creative professionals, with a surface of 40 m² plus a 12 m² mezzanine. These are also delivered with flooring and window coverings.
Durable laminate flooring
Blackout window coverings
Multiple ceiling light points
District heating (radiators)
Modern bathroom
Washer–dryer combo and connection
Modern kitchen with overhead cabinets and dishwasher connection
Google Nest Thermostat
High-speed internet
Historic, cultural, student-friendly, atmospheric and lively: Utrecht is one of the most vibrant cities in the Netherlands. Utrecht lies in the heart of the country and is the fourth-largest city. Its city centre rivals Amsterdam’s, with its charming canals and vibrant streets. And it’s large too, there’s plenty to see and do in this versatile city.
Go shopping in Hoog Catharijne mall, along Hoogstraat or Lange Nieuwstraat, explore the charming neighbourhoods in the city centre, or enjoy the many terraces at the Grote Markt. Utrecht has no shortage of great cafés and restaurants for a bite to eat or a coffee. Explore the Dom Tower, take a boat trip along the canals, stroll through the historic streets, or visit the Railway Museum. Discover one of the most welcoming cities in the Netherlands and be surprised by its versatility!
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn is a new district of Utrecht characterised by its abundant green spaces and modern architecture. Our residential complex is just four minutes’ walk from a lively shopping centre, with boutiques, cafés and everything you need for your daily groceries.
Events
Next to our complex you’ll find the Pathé Cinema, showing the latest films, and Perron 6, a venue right at the front of our site that regularly hosts large and small events. There’s also a rich cultural offering, with various museums nearby, and of course, the works of our own creative professionals on display in our building. In short, there’s always something to do for everyone!
Nature Areas
Prefer nature? Utrecht Leidsche Rijn offers plenty of options! In addition to its green spaces, you can enjoy walking or cycling here, with countless spots to relax by the recreational lakes.
Looking for a rental home in Utrecht? Does our concept and our offering appeal to you? Interested in the newest homes in Utrecht at an affordable monthly rent? Want to rent an apartment at a reasonable price in an inspiring environment? Look no further, send us an email or quickly register for a home at Change=. Homes are still available, so renting in Utrecht is now within reach!
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Or register on our website with your email address, create an account and accept the terms. You can then log in anytime and use the handy filters to directly search through the different options to find a rental home at your preferred location.
Of course, certain conditions apply to renting a home in Utrecht with Change=. We are looking for tenants who share our idea of Networked Living. Want to know more about the requirements for qualifying for a Change= rental home in Utrecht? Contact us through the contact form. You’ll receive a response from us within three days.

Finding a rental home in Utrecht as a recent graduate can be challenging, but there are options! You can register with housing corporations that focus on newcomers and young people. Keep an eye on the many Facebook groups and online platforms where rentals are advertised. One of the best options for young people is via Change=. We offer students and working youth affordable rental homes in Utrecht!
For young people searching for housing in Utrecht, there are many possibilities. Change= focuses specifically on offering affordable homes to young people. We provide not only great apartments with amenities like a fridge-freezer, extractor hood, fitted kitchen and bathroom, but also extra facilities such as communal spaces and social activities.
The goal of Change= is to give young people in cities like Utrecht access to affordable and welcoming rental homes. Our strategy is to create a lively community where young people can live, work and relax. Most of our homes are studios with modern amenities. Change= also offers communal areas where residents can meet, cook together, study or participate in sports activities. Young people looking for a fun and affordable place to live in Utrecht will feel right at home here!
Although our apartments are not fully furnished, they do come with essential features. Durable laminate flooring, blackout curtains, ceiling light fixtures, district heating and radiators are all included. You’ll also have a washer–dryer combo, a modern bathroom, and a kitchen with overhead cabinets, induction hob and dishwasher connection. With high-speed internet and a Google Nest Thermostat, Change= provides a solid foundation for your new home.
Depending on supply and demand at the time of registration, waiting times may vary. With 600 homes available at our Utrecht Leidsche Rijn location, young professionals searching for community-based housing will have excellent chances of finding a place quickly. It’s best to register or contact Change= directly to learn more about current waiting times. We’ll gladly provide details and assist you in your search for a suitable home.