Rental homes in Berkel-Enschot, Tilburg
View the current supply of rental properties in Berkel-Enschot. Compare prices, read resident reviews and discover if this green Tilburg neighbourhood suits you.
What does renting cost in Berkel-Enschot? Significantly more than the Tilburg average
Berkel-Enschot is a neighbourhood where buying is the norm: 77% of the more than 5,700 homes are owner-occupied, and only 23% are rental. Of that rental stock, 12% is owned by housing associations and 11% by other landlords. This means the free-sector supply is limited. In the past twelve months, only 17 homes were rented out in the free sector, at an average rent of €1,423 per month. The range ran from €360 to €1,650, with the average floor area coming in at 164 m². These are spacious homes by Tilburg standards, but you also pay a hefty price for them. By comparison, the average WOZ value in Berkel-Enschot is €467,000, compared to €314,000 for the entire municipality of Tilburg. The average income of €42,900 here is also well above the municipal average of €34,000. That says something about the type of neighbourhood: affluent, quiet, and with little turnover in rentals. At the top of this page you will find the current supply and the daily price, as it fluctuates.
Village charm on the edge of Tilburg: how residents experience Berkel-Enschot
Berkel-Enschot scores an 8.6 out of 10 based on resident reviews on the Berkel-Enschot neighbourhood page, and that high score is no coincidence. The neighbourhoods score particularly well on housing (9.3) and beauty (9.3). Resident Marianne, who has lived here for sixty years, sums it up succinctly: "It remains a pleasant and quiet neighbourhood." She does note that the composition is changing. The older generation is passing away and young families are taking their place. "That's normal," she writes, "but it requires quite a bit of adjustment for those left behind." It is an honest picture of a neighbourhood in transition, where the village sense of community is slowly taking on a different form.
If you look specifically at the Enschot part, you recognise that picture. One resident calls Enschot Midden "the kind of place where families immediately feel at home", with wide streets, 30 km/h zones and play areas where children run around freely. Neighbours know each other and easily strike up a conversation. The same applies to the green neighbourhoods towards the north, such as Berkel Noord and Berkelse Akkers, where the atmosphere is similarly village-like. Amenities score an 8.7: there are supermarkets, primary schools and GPs nearby, although for larger shops or nightlife you need to go to Tilburg city centre. Accessibility (8.3) is fine: by car you are quickly on the A58 and N65, and by bus you are at Tilburg Centraal within a quarter of an hour. However, there is no own train station, and that is something for commuters to consider.
In terms of green space, the neighbourhood scores an 8.0. You are close to the countryside towards Oisterwijk, and the neighbourhoods towards the northeast and the southeast merge into agricultural landscape and forests. According to the municipality of Tilburg, investment is being made in the greenery and liveability of the village centres, which is good news for Berkel-Enschot.
Renting in Berkel-Enschot: suitable for families, less so for starters
With an average rent of €1,423 in the free sector, a rental home in Berkel-Enschot is mainly affordable for dual-income earners and families with an above-average income. If you are a starter or looking for an affordable apartment to rent in Berkel-Enschot, supply is scarce and the waiting time for social housing is long. You will then find something more quickly in neighbourhoods such as Jeruzalem or Fatima, where supply is larger and prices are lower. For those who are specifically looking for space and quiet and have the budget, renting a home in Berkel-Enschot is a strong choice. Would you still prefer to buy? Then check out the supply of homes for sale in Berkel-Enschot.
Searching for a rental home in Berkel-Enschot: current supply and resident reviews
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental homes in Berkel-Enschot, supplemented with resident reviews, neighbourhood statistics and energy data. This way you can not only filter by price and floor area, but also assess whether the neighbourhood really suits you. Want to search more broadly? Then also check out the rental supply in all of Tilburg or see what is available in nearby Hoogvenne.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental property in Berkel-Enschot?
In the private sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,423 per month, with an average floor area of 164 m². The range ran from €360 to €1,650. Social housing falls outside this. That makes renting a house in Berkel-Enschot considerably more expensive than the Tilburg average.
How long is the waiting time for a social housing property in Berkel-Enschot?
Only 12% of homes in Berkel-Enschot are owned by housing associations, making supply very limited. Waiting times for social housing in the Tilburg region can run up to several years. For urgent home seekers, it is advisable to search more broadly within the municipality.
Is Berkel-Enschot a safe neighbourhood to live in?
Residents rate safety at 8.3 out of 10. The neighbourhood is known for quiet, wide streets with 30 km/h zones. Families with children especially appreciate that children can cycle and play outside freely here.
Can I find an affordable rental home in Berkel-Enschot as a starter?
That is difficult. The private sector supply is small (17 rentals in a year) and prices are high. Renting an apartment in Berkel-Enschot under €1,000 is rare. Starters have a better chance in other Tilburg neighbourhoods with a larger and cheaper rental supply.
How accessible is Berkel-Enschot by public transport?
Berkel-Enschot does not have its own train station, but is well connected by bus to Tilburg Centraal (about 15 minutes). By car, you are quickly on the A58 and N65. Accessibility is rated by residents at 8.3 out of 10.
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Auto-translated to English by AIIt remains a nice and quiet neighbourhood, and those young families are entitled to that just as I am. 60 years ago, we also came to live there with 5 children, and now everyone has flown the nest except me! But the memories remain.
Auto-translated to English by AIEnschot Midden is the kind of place where families immediately feel at home. The neighbourhood is quiet and green, with wide streets, safe 30 km/h zones, and plenty of play areas where children can run around or cycle freely. Neighbours know each other and easily strike up a conversation, creating a warm and close-knit community. Schools, childcare, and sports clubs are within walking or cycling distance, and nature is always nearby – ideal for an afternoon of walking, picnicking, or playing in the woods. At the same time, all daily shopping facilities are close by, and you can be in Tilburg or Oisterwijk in just a few minutes. Thus, Enschot Midden combines the peace and safety of a village with the conveniences and accessibility of the city – a wonderful place to raise children.
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