A significant majority of student rooms listed on Kamernet, the Netherlands’ largest rental platform, are being advertised above the legally permitted price limits. This exacerbates the ongoing housing crisis for students, making affordable accommodation increasingly difficult to find. Investigations reveal widespread breaches of regulations designed to protect students from exploitative rental fees. Experts attribute this to a severe shortage of student housing combined with high demand. The legal price limit for independent student housing is currently set at €300, but many rooms are listed for significantly higher amounts. This situation is pushing many students into financial hardship and forcing them to accept substandard living conditions, or commute long distances. Authorities are facing pressure to enforce regulations more effectively and increase the supply of affordable student accommodation.