Generaal Smutslaan 298
Afrikaanderbuurt Midden · 5025 AD Tilburg
A social rental flat in Tilburg
This apartment on Generaal Smutslaan sits in the Afrikaanderbuurt Midden, a neighbourhood with a strong urban feel. At €517 per month, the rent was in line with the market for a flat of this size. For context, apartments in Tilburg typically go for more. This home has not been online since 4 August 2026.
The neighbourhood
Residents give the area mixed reviews, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Not good anymore, don't put all sorts of people in those houses, you never see police here, the cosiness and safety are hard to find." Another adds: "Lots of crime, don't go outside in the evening anymore." A third notes: "Used to be cosy, but not anymore, lots of scum, old houses." The neighbourhood is densely populated, with many single-person households. The Afrikaanderbuurt Midden neighbourhood has a high address density.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Nettorama and Aldi are a couple of streets away. For schools, SBO Zonnesteen is a five-minute walk, and Kindcentrum WillemsPoort is just around the corner. The train station is 2.5 km away. The municipality of Tilburg offers further amenities.
Source
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Generaal Smutslaan 298, Tilburg
Was €517 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent was €517 per month for a 58 m² apartment, which worked out to about €8.91 per m². In the neighbourhood, the average rent for a room was €735, but that included rooms in shared houses. Given the size and the social housing status, the rent appeared in line with the market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration, meaning the home meets a moderate level of energy efficiency.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, at 427 metres, which is about a five-minute walk. Nettorama is 644 metres away, and Aldi is 727 metres. Albert Heijn is 729 metres, so you have several options within a short walk.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. SBO Zonnesteen, a special primary school, is 340 metres away. Kindcentrum WillemsPoort, a primary school, is 421 metres. For secondary education, Campus 013 is 672 metres away.
How safe is the neighbourhood?
Residents have expressed concerns about safety. One review says: "Lots of crime, don't go outside in the evening anymore." Another mentions that "the cosiness and safety are hard to find." The neighbourhood has a high crime rate, with 100 reported incidents.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this was a social housing rental, as indicated in the listing. The rent of €517 was below the Dutch social housing threshold, so it was likely subject to income restrictions.
