A 1917 apartment on Koestraat
This apartment on Koestraat in Tilburg dates from 1917 and is offered for rent at €1,139 per month. The listing does not state an energy label, so the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At 63 m², the rent sits 27% below the neighbourhood average of €1,569, which makes it a keen price for the area. For context, apartments in Tilburg vary widely in price, so this one stands out as affordable.
Life in Besterd
Besterd is a compact neighbourhood with a mix of ages, though it leans towards younger residents: 39% are between 25 and 45, and 24% are between 15 and 25. Most households are single people, making up 63% of the total, and the average household size is 1.5. The area has a lively, transient feel, with many small homes and a high turnover of residents. The Besterd neighbourhood is known for its central position and easy access to the city. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the statistics.
Daily life on the street
For daily shopping, the nearest supermarket is a PLUS just around the corner, with another PLUS a couple of streets away and a SPAR express within a five-minute walk. The closest primary school, Basisschool Den Bijstere, is on your doorstep, and there are several other options within a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a twenty-minute walk or a short cycle. The municipality of Tilburg offers a full range of amenities, and this part of town puts most of them within easy reach.
Listing details
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Huis Zelf Verhuren and also appears on Pararius, so it is available through two channels. The agent has not published an energy label for this property.
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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 Koestraat 129-10, Tilburg
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published an energy label for this apartment. This means the energy efficiency of the home is unknown, and you would need to look at the property itself to get a sense of its heating and insulation.
Is €1,139 a fair rent for this apartment?
At €1,139 for 63 m², the rent is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €1,569. The average rent per square metre in Besterd is €16.08, which would put a 63 m² apartment at around €1,013, so this rent is slightly above that but still below the average for the area. Given the location and the age of the building, it sits in line with what you might expect.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Besterd has 1,660 residents, with a strong concentration of young adults: 39% are between 25 and 45, and 24% are between 15 and 25. Single-person households dominate at 63%, and the average household size is 1.5. Families with children make up only 12% of households, so the area has a more transient, youthful character.
How close are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 142 metres, just around the corner, with another PLUS at 537 metres and a SPAR express at 579 metres. For schools, Basisschool Den Bijstere is at 77 metres, Kindercampus Oculus at 490 metres, and Basisschool De Stappen at 519 metres. All are within a short walk.
How far is the train station from this apartment?
The train station is 1.5 km away from Koestraat. That is roughly a twenty-minute walk or a short cycle. The exact route and time will depend on your pace, but it is a manageable distance for regular commuters.
What is the housing market like in Besterd right now?
In Besterd, there are currently 7 rental properties available, with an average price of €1,569 and a median of €1,625. The cheapest is €700 and the most expensive is €2,760. The average rental property is 78 m² with 4 rooms. This apartment at €1,139 is below the average, reflecting its smaller size and older build.
