Rental homes in Beilen, Midden-Drenthe

What does a rental property in Beilen cost in the private sector?

Of the more than 5,100 homes in Beilen, 36% are rental properties. The majority of these (27% of the total stock) are owned by housing associations, meaning the private sector is relatively small: only 8% of all homes are offered by other landlords. You can feel that scarcity. In the past twelve months, only twenty homes in the private sector changed tenants, at an average rent of €781 per month. The range runs from €546 to €1,290 per month, with an average floor area of 134 m². That is remarkably spacious for the money, especially compared to cities like Assen or Meppel. The average WOZ value in Beilen is €291,000, just below the municipal average of €299,000 in Midden-Drenthe. For the current daily price and available supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Beilen: village character with the amenities of a small town

Beilen is the kind of place where you still greet your neighbour and where you can cycle in peace on a Sunday morning towards the woods near Brunsting or Holthe. On the district page of Beilen, residents give the village a 7.4 out of 10. The scores for safety (8.2) and green spaces (8.2) stand out in particular. Resident P.J. sums it up succinctly: "I've been living here comfortably for years. Nice people, plenty of green. In short, top!" The rating for education is also high at 8.0, which makes sense: there are several primary schools within walking distance, and the Carmel College offers secondary education in the village itself.

Yet the picture is not entirely rosy. Resident TJ indicates that certain streets with lower-income social housing suffer from decay and nuisance. "The neighbourhood around the street where we live is deteriorating," he writes, mentioning drug dealing that is reportedly known to the police. At the same time, the same resident emphasises that there are many facilities in the area: shops, schools, a GP practice and a community centre. The scores for community (6.8) and housing (6.5) confirm that there is room for improvement in that regard. Resident Baukje describes her neighbourhood as quiet and appreciates the community centre with activities for young and old, but still gives it only a 6.0.

In terms of accessibility, Beilen scores a 7.5. The village has its own train station on the Zwolle-Groningen line, which gets you to Assen in just under half an hour. The A28 runs right past the village. You can do your daily shopping at Albert Heijn or Jumbo in the centre. For larger purchases, you drive to Assen or Hoogeveen. If you are looking for a slightly more rural alternative, you could consider Hooghalen or the small-scale Wijster. In the Lieving Makkum neighbourhood, you will find a mix of newer homes on the edge of the village.

Does a rental home in Beilen suit your situation?

With an average income of €34,400 and relatively low rents in the private sector, Beilen is interesting for couples without children (the largest household group with 1,755 households) and for over-45s seeking peace and space. The labour participation rate of 66% is not particularly high, which fits the ageing population: nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or older. If you are a young professional looking for nightlife and a broad cultural offering, Beilen is probably too quiet. If you have a higher budget and would prefer to buy, then the range of homes for sale in Beilen is worth a look, with an average WOZ value of €291,000. For those specifically wanting to rent an apartment in Beilen: the supply is limited, as the majority of the housing stock consists of single-family homes.

Searching for a rental home in Beilen and surroundings

At the top of this page you will find the current supply of rental homes in Beilen, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. Buurtje.nl aggregates homes from multiple sources, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics so you get a fair picture. Would you like to search more broadly? Then also check the supply in the rest of Midden-Drenthe, or look specifically at the nearby villages Hijken and Spier. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Midden-Drenthe.