A social rental on Venuslaan
This two-room apartment on Venuslaan in Eckart is a social housing rental, which makes it a different proposition from the open market. At €853 a month, the rent sat well below the neighbourhood average, so it was keenly priced for what was on offer. For context, apartments in Eindhoven generally command higher figures, which underlines the affordability here. This home has not been online since 25 September 2026.
Life in Eckart
Eckart is a mixed neighbourhood with a strong family presence, and around a third of households have children. The single review on gives it a 6.5, with one resident noting: "The many tall shrubs and trees along streets with lots of through traffic, plus poor evening lighting, give an unsafe feeling." That is a single perspective, so it is worth weighing against your own impressions. The Eckart neighbourhood has a varied age profile, with a notable share of residents over 65.
The daily routine
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away and Lidl a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: Evangelische Basisschool Online is on your doorstep, and SALTO-school Cornelis Jetses is a five-minute walk. The train station is 4.5 km away, which is manageable for occasional trips into the city. The municipality of Eindhoven keeps amenities within easy reach.
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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 Venuslaan 123, Eindhoven
Was €853 a fair rent for this apartment?
At €853 a month, this social housing rental was well below the neighbourhood average of €2,095 for available rentals. That is a substantial gap, reflecting the social housing status rather than the open market. The rent was keenly priced for a 60 m² apartment in Eckart.
How quickly do rentals in Eckart go?
Rentals in this neighbourhood were typically let within about 20 days, based on recent listings. That suggests a steady turnover, though social housing allocations follow their own process. The current listing had been published through one channel.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration recorded in the national EP-Online system. It indicated a mid-range efficiency level, so heating costs would be moderate compared to the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
There is one resident review for Eckart, scoring 6.5 out of 10. The reviewer mentions that tall shrubs and trees along streets with through traffic, combined with poor evening lighting, create an unsafe feeling. This is a single perspective, so it may not reflect the whole neighbourhood.
How far is the nearest supermarket and school?
Albert Heijn is 461 metres away, Jumbo 762 metres, and Lidl 905 metres. For schools, Evangelische Basisschool Online is 150 metres away, SALTO-school Cornelis Jetses 576 metres, and Wethouder Van Eupen 581 metres. Everything is within a short walk.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this was a social housing rental, which explained the rent of €853 a month. Social housing is typically allocated through waiting lists or specific eligibility criteria, so the process differs from a standard market rental. The listing was available through.
