Rental homes in Bedrijventerrein, Ede

Renting in Bedrijventerrein: free sector with a WOZ value well above the Ede average

Rental homes in Bedrijventerrein are exclusively in the free sector. There are no social rental homes from a housing association to be found: the housing association stock stands at zero percent. Of the 122 homes in the neighbourhood, 43% are for rent, the rest are owner-occupied. Striking is the average WOZ value of €543,000, more than 40% higher than the Ede average of €387,000. This indicates the segment: this is not a cheap rental market. Exact rental prices vary per property and time; the current averages and available homes can be found at the top of this page. Anyone looking for a rental home with a social safety net or a housing association property as a fallback option will not find it here. Renting in Bedrijventerrein is a deliberate choice for the free sector.

Compared to the rest of Ede, incomes in the neighbourhood are slightly below the municipal average (€36,100 versus €37,000), but WOZ values are significantly higher. This difference can partly be explained by the mixed character of the area: homes here stand next to business premises, which drives up property values but gives liveability its own character. For those considering renting an apartment in Bedrijventerrein, it is good to know that supply is limited and rotates quickly.

Living next to the workplace: how residents experience Bedrijventerrein

Bedrijventerrein is a neighbourhood in Ede that you don't quickly put on a shortlist if you don't know what you're looking for. With 395 residents, it is one of the smallest neighbourhoods in the municipality, and the daily street scene is partly determined by business activity, freight traffic, and the proximity of distribution centres. That is exactly what some residents appreciate and others find off-putting. On the neighbourhood page of Bedrijventerrein you can read what residents themselves write about living in this neighbourhood. A recurring theme in the reviews is the quiet outside office hours: it is busy during the day, but in the evenings and at weekends it is remarkably quiet. One resident describes it as "living in a neighbourhood that belongs to everyone after five o'clock."

The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, accounting for 150 of the 395 residents. These are predominantly working people without children or with young children who pragmatically choose proximity to work and fast connections. Families with school-age children form a smaller group; the nearby neighbourhoods Schuttersveld-Noord and Schuttersveld-Zuid offer a more residential character with more greenery and play space. De Vallei is also regularly mentioned by residents as a quieter alternative for those who find the business activity of this area too much.

Accessibility is a strong point. Ede-Wageningen station is within cycling distance, and the A12 and A30 are quickly reachable. Shops for daily groceries are hardly present in the neighbourhood itself; for that you go to the centre of Ede or the surrounding neighbourhoods. Anyone considering renting a home in Bedrijventerrein would do well to check whether the combination of business activity during the day and quiet in the evenings suits their lifestyle. It is a neighbourhood that works for people who know what they want, but that disappoints if you are looking for a vibrant living environment.

Suitable for starters and working people, less so for families with children

A rental home in Bedrijventerrein best suits single-person and two-person households who want to live flexibly and have no need for a classic residential neighbourhood. The high labour participation rate of 69% and the share of highly educated people at 40% reflect that. For families with young children, the supply and environment are less obvious; also consider the offerings in Kernhem or Ede-Veldhuizen. Those who ultimately want to buy can view the supply of homes for sale in Bedrijventerrein, as 57% of the housing stock is owner-occupied. The municipality of Ede has more information about living and permits in the region on ede.nl.

The current rental supply in Bedrijventerrein and surrounding neighbourhoods

Buurtje.nl shows daily updated rental supply for this neighbourhood, including filters on surface area, rental price, and energy label. Because the supply of rental homes in Bedrijventerrein is limited, it pays to also look at adjacent neighbourhoods such as Ede-Oost or Veluwse Poort. For a more complete picture of the Ede rental market, view the overview of all rental homes in Ede.