Kamernet is a Dutch rental platform focused on connecting tenants with private landlords and individuals looking to rent out rooms, studios, and apartments. It’s widely used by students, young professionals, and expats who are searching for affordable housing, especially in shared living situations. Unlike Pararius or Funda, Kamernet allows private landlords to post listings directly without needing to go through an agency, making it a popular choice for people seeking shorter-term or flexible rental options.
The platform is especially popular in student-heavy cities like Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, and Groningen, as it caters well to those seeking rooms or smaller living spaces.
It is wise to first browse the housing offer on Kamernet for free. There are plenty of options in almost every region of the Netherlands, with new listing uploads every day. Kamernet is highly competitive, so it’s crucial to be among the first to respond to new listings. You can use Uprent’s alerts bot to receive notifications about new listings on Kamernet directly to your phone or email.
To contact landlords on Kamernet, you will need to upgrade to a premium account. Start by clicking the “Create account” button at the top right corner of the website. Provide your email, full name, and create a password.
Now, find a home you like and click on "Apply with Uprent" if you're using Uprent's free browser extension, which inserts your pre-crafted application message. If you haven’t downloaded Uprent yet, click on “Contact Landlord.”
At this point, you will be prompted to upgrade to a premium account. It’s important to note that if you subscribe and miss a payment, Kamernet will forward your dossier to a collection agency (incasso), resulting in an additional penalty of €40 plus interest. If you decide you no longer wish to use Kamernet, be sure to cancel your subscription promptly.
Once you have a premium account, you can contact landlords or roommates. Keep in mind that competition on Kamernet is fierce, so your application message needs to stand out. Check out Uprent’s 9 Tips to Schedule More Viewings and use Uprent's browser extension to craft an effective message.
After submitting your request, the landlord will receive it. With many landlords receiving over 500 requests, where 450 are of low quality, being one of the first to apply with a strong message greatly increases your chances of getting a response. If your application is successful, the landlord will invite you to a viewing. After the viewing, you can sign the contract and (hopefully) move in.
Kamernet generates revenue primarily from tenants, as landlords can post their listings for free.
Kamernet currently offers two subscription plans for tenants: €38 for 4 weeks and €75 for 12 weeks. Although the pricing may seem on the higher side, Kamernet’s subscription is often worth it due to its extensive listings and the direct connection it provides with landlords, making it one of the more effective platforms for finding housing in the Netherlands.
Important: if you subscribe to Kamernet and miss a payment, the platform will forward your dossier to a collection agency (incasso), which results in an additional penalty of €40 plus interest. To avoid this, ensure you manage your subscription and cancel it if you decide to stop using Kamernet.
Kamernet has plenty of reviews. Check out their TrustPilot page, Reddit threads like this one, or Facebook. What people often criticize Kamernet for is that if you forget to unsubscribe and miss a payment, your case will be sent to a collection agency, and you’ll get a penalty. Another common complaint is the effectiveness of outreach: many users pay for an account but never hear back from landlords.
While we don’t agree with their policy of sending unpaid invoices to incasso, we believe the rest depends largely on tenants. You can significantly increase your chances of getting a response by, for example, using Uprent’s free browser extension to create a more effective viewing request message.
Kamernet covers rental listings across the entire Netherlands, from major cities to smaller towns. It’s particularly popular in student-heavy and urban areas such as:
These cities have a strong demand for rooms, studios, and shared apartments, making Kamernet a preferred platform for students and young professionals. However, Kamernet also has listings in smaller towns, offering broader options for those looking outside the main cities.
On Kamernet, both private landlords and individual property owners can directly add listings. Unlike platforms that primarily work with real estate agents, Kamernet allows anyone with a property to rent — such as rooms, studios, or apartments — to post on the platform. This open approach makes it especially popular for landlords renting out rooms in shared apartments or student housing.
Some tenants who are moving out of shared housing also list their rooms to help find replacements.
Get quick summaries of lengthy property descriptions, highlighting the most important details at the top. Always in English.
Enter your work, school or university address, and the extension will show you how long it takes to get there from the property.
Answer a few questions, and… ta-da! Your perfect viewing request message is ready. Uprent will save your message and automatically paste it into application forms on any rental website in the Netherlands.
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In the past, many people used Google Sheets or Notion databases to track their rental applications — or didn’t track them at all — leading to missed opportunities and forgotten applications. With Uprent, every application is automatically saved to your dashboard. This allows you to easily manage and monitor all your applications in one place. Uprent also sends reminders for important follow-ups and automates tasks like creating Google Calendar events for viewings. You can even share your dashboard with your flatmate, allowing you to collaborate on the rental search.
