Rental homes in Bennekom, Ede
View the current rental property listings in Bennekom, including resident reviews and neighbourhood data. Compare prices, size and neighbourhoods to find the right home.
What does a rental property cost in Bennekom?
Bennekom is a village where most people own their home: 72% of the more than 6,700 homes are owner-occupied. Only 28% are rental properties, of which 17% are owned by housing associations and 11% by other landlords. This makes the private rental market quite tight. In the past twelve months, only 26 homes have been rented out in the private sector, at an average rent of €1,464 per month. The range runs from €559 to €2,200 per month, with an average floor area of 196 m². That is substantial compared to the rest of the municipality of Ede, where the average WOZ value is €387,000 compared to €451,000 in Bennekom. The higher property value translates directly into higher rents. Want to know what is available today? At the top of this page you will find the current listings with daily prices.
Bennekom: wooded, ageing and surprisingly cosy
Residents of Bennekom give their neighbourhood a 7.7 on Buurtje.nl, and if you look at the sub-scores, it is clear where the strengths lie: green spaces and education both score 8.2, safety an 8.0. It is a village that relies on nature and tranquillity. One resident sums it up succinctly: "Quiet and pleasant living, in an oasis of calm yet central, close to amenities." Within walking distance you can reach the forest, and by bike you can be at Ede-Wageningen station in a quarter of an hour. Shops, supermarkets and three primary schools are spread across the village.
At the same time, Bennekom is honestly not the most vibrant village on the Veluwe. The ageing population is noticeable: the largest age group is 65-plus (4,200 of the 15,215 residents), and that is reflected in the reviews. One resident wrote: "Boring neighbourhood with lots of old people, but also cosy with everything you need nearby." There is a lack of a proper community centre or meeting place for younger residents, and there is no secondary school. Teenagers have to go to Ede or Wageningen. Yet many people appreciate the tranquillity, the short lines and the fact that neighbours know each other without constantly dropping by.
The different neighbourhoods each have their own character. The green Boekelo borders directly on the forest, while De Kraats and Nergena are closer to the village centre with shops on Dorpsstraat. In Bennekom-Zuidoost you will find more post-war single-family homes, and Dikkenberg is more spacious with larger plots. Read more about the atmosphere and see all resident reviews on the neighbourhood page of Bennekom.
Renting in Bennekom: for whom and for whom not?
With an average household income of €40,400 and many households without children, Bennekom mainly attracts older couples, retirees and those seeking peace and quiet. If you are looking for a spacious rental home with a garden in a green environment, this village is worth considering. Families with young children benefit from the three primary schools and the safe, clean streets. But if you want to rent an apartment in Bennekom with a lively nightlife around the corner, you are in the wrong place. Students and twenty-somethings will find Wageningen or Ede itself more interesting. Moreover, the supply in the private sector is limited, so quick action is important. Would you rather consider buying? Then check out the listings for homes for sale in Bennekom.
Searching for rental properties in Bennekom and surroundings
Via Buurtje.nl you can compare rental properties in Bennekom based on price, floor area and energy label, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics. Do you find the supply here too limited? Then also look at the newer Kernhem, the western neighbourhoods of Ede or the broader overview of rental properties in the municipality of Ede. On the website of the municipality of Ede you will also find information about housing policy and registration for social housing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a house in Bennekom?
In the private sector (excluding social housing), the average rent in Bennekom over the past year was €1,464 per month. The range runs from €559 to €2,200, depending on size and location. The average private-sector rental house is approximately 196 m² in size.
How long is the waiting time for a social housing property in Bennekom?
Bennekom has 17% social housing out of a total of nearly 6,800 homes. Waiting times for social housing in the Foodvalley region can run up to several years, depending on your registration period and urgency. You can register via housing associations active in the municipality of Ede.
Is Bennekom a safe place to live?
Residents rate safety in Bennekom at 8.0 out of 10. It is a compact village where many people know each other. Residents describe it as clean and well-maintained, with adequate lighting and rubbish bins in the neighbourhood.
Are there schools nearby if I rent a home in Bennekom?
Bennekom has three primary schools, spread across the village. Education scores an 8.2 among residents. However, there is no secondary school: children must go to Ede or Wageningen, both easily accessible by bike or bus.
Can I also rent an apartment in Bennekom?
The supply of apartments in Bennekom is limited. The village consists largely of single-family homes, and the majority is owner-occupied (72%). In the private sector, only 26 rental properties became available over the past year. Keep a close eye on the current supply and also consider surrounding neighbourhoods in Ede for more choice.
It is a cosy neighbourhood in itself. There are many amenities such as nice playgrounds, football pitches, primary schools, shops and more. These places are always lively, but there are many elderly people who are good at complaining. There is no community centre or anything to bring people together, so you don't really have much interaction.
Auto-translated to English by AIFriendly neighbours, good contact without constantly knocking on doors. Close to shops, supermarkets, schools. Cycling distance to the station and to larger cities like Wageningen and Ede. Walking distance to beautiful forest!
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's sometimes quite boring, but there are many things like forests, playgrounds, a football field, etc. Nice people, but many elderly. It's safe and most people know each other. It's reasonably clean everywhere, there are many rubbish bins in the neighbourhood. There are 3 primary schools here, but no secondary schools or universities. It's easily accessible as it's close to a motorway.
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause Bennekom was safer before 1995, that was clearly visible at the time. After 1995, Bennekom became busier with residents and traffic, making it more unsafe due to much more car traffic, for which the existing infrastructure is not designed. Furthermore, what needs to be greatly improved is that public bus service line 86 is too infrequent in the streetscape to safely get from point A (Bennekom itself) to point B (Ede and Wageningen). For example, bus line 86 should run 4 times per hour between 07:00 and 11:00 and also between 15:30 and 19:30, on all weekdays. Three extra bus stops in Bennekom could reduce car traffic. Many people remain dependent on public transport. When it comes to green spaces, Bennekom remains very popular, both for recreation and living. Regarding hygiene, attention should be paid to the streetscape, especially more frequent cleaning of the pavement along with the green spaces. In terms of traffic safety, Bennekom has become more unsafe, probably at least 15 percent from 1995 to the present. Especially many double-parked cars make it very dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians. What people are satisfied with are the available facilities. Furthermore, the village centre is cosy. What remains particularly visible in North Bennekom is the severe traffic unsafety, partly due to very poor and unsafe infrastructure. Hopefully this will be improved. The community can be called very cosy; everyone knows everyone, which makes Bennekom very pleasant. All in all, if we compare Bennekom from the period 1995-2005 to the present, more safety measures are desired, including more police. Because Bennekom had a good rating of possibly 8.5 in the period 1995-2005, due to the busy society it has now reached a rating of 7.0. Hopefully this can be restored to 8.5 (or even more). To achieve this, the municipality of Ede is currently working on realising very safe traffic, making Bennekom even safer. Let's hope for great success.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is quite a lot of litter in the neighbourhood; as far as I'm concerned, they could put more bins. There are many primary schools in the neighbourhood and also a few secondary schools nearby. There are also quite a few playgrounds and such in the area. It's just a shame that there are a lot of renovations going on in the neighbourhood.
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