A bright apartment in the heart of Breda
This apartment on Houtmarkt sits right in the middle of Breda's City neighbourhood, where the streets are always lively and everything you need is close at hand. With 96 square metres of living space and an energy label A, it is an efficient and comfortable home. The asking rent of €1,950 per month is on the high side compared with the average of €1,782 for rentals in the area, but the central location and modern build from 2000 explain much of that. For context, apartments in Breda typically command a premium in the city centre.
The City neighbourhood
The City neighbourhood is compact and busy, with a mix of historic streets and modern blocks. One resident sums it up as the "Best place", praising that "everything in the neighbourhood" is a plus point, though they note the downside of "no parking in front of the door". Based on one review, the neighbourhood scores 8.38 out of 10. The area is dominated by single-person households, making up 72% of the total, and the average household size is just 1.3 people. It is a young, energetic part of town, with 43% of residents aged between 25 and 45.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. The Coop is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, so picking up bread or groceries takes minutes. For schools, De Singel SO is a ten-minute walk, while Onze Lieve Vrouwelyceum is a similar distance for secondary education. The train station is about 1.3 kilometres away, making trips out of the city straightforward. The municipality of Breda offers a full range of amenities within easy reach.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through 365Makelaardij and also appears on Pararius, so it is available via several channels.
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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.
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About Houtmarkt 1C, Breda
Is €1,950 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,950 is above the average of €1,782 for rentals in the City neighbourhood, where the median is €1,850. With 96 square metres, the price per square metre works out at about €20.31, which is close to the neighbourhood average of €20.58. Given the central location and the modern build, the rent is in line with what the market asks for similar apartments here.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient category. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared with less efficient labels. The label is an official registration and reflects the building's energy performance as recorded in the national system.
How is the neighbourhood for daily life?
The City neighbourhood is very central, with a Coop supermarket just 109 metres away and an Albert Heijn at 130 metres, so daily shopping is a short walk. There are also several schools within a ten-minute walk, including De Singel SO and Onze Lieve Vrouwelyceum. The area is lively and busy, with many young residents and single-person households.
What is the parking situation like?
One resident notes that there is no parking in front of the door, which is a common situation in a busy city centre. The neighbourhood is compact, so parking may be limited. If you rely on a car, it is worth considering how you would manage parking, though the central location means many daily destinations are within walking distance.
How far is the train station?
The train station is about 1.3 kilometres from the apartment, which is roughly a 15-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or day trips. The exact route and time will depend on your pace, but it is a reasonable distance for a city-centre home.
What type of household is this apartment suited to?
The neighbourhood is dominated by single-person households, with 72% of homes occupied by one person. The apartment itself has 96 square metres, which is a comfortable size for a couple or a single person who wants extra space. The central location and lack of parking in front of the door suggest it is best suited to those who do not need a car for daily life.
