Rental homes in Blaricum

What does a rental property cost in Blaricum? Free sector from €1,000 to €5,000

Blaricum is predominantly an owner-occupied municipality: 69% of the more than 5,370 homes are owner-occupied, and only 30% are rental. Of those rental homes, 21% are owned by housing associations (mainly via de Alliantie), while 9% come onto the market through other landlords. This ratio makes the supply in the free sector limited. In the past twelve months, 46 homes were rented out in the free sector, at an average rent of €2,608 per month. The range runs from €1,000 to €5,000 per month, with an average floor area of 127 m². These are annual averages, excluding social housing. You can find the current daily prices and available supply in the overview at the top of this page.

With an average WOZ value of €843,000, Blaricum is well above the national average. The average disposable income of €60,900 fits that picture. Renting in Blaricum is therefore not a budget option: even the lower end of the free sector requires a substantial income. Those looking for rental homes in the entire municipality of Blaricum will find that the choice is limited everywhere.

Blaricum: the village where everyone knows you, whether you like it or not

Blaricum is no ordinary place in the Gooi region. It has a village character that you immediately feel when you walk along the Huizerweg or the Torenlaan. There are no large shopping centres, no nightlife, no anonymity. But there are a number of good restaurants around the old centre, an Albert Heijn at the Stichtsebrug, and the weekly market on the Melkpad. Residents often describe the village as quiet and green, with short lines to neighbours and associations. On the neighbourhood page of Blaricum you can read what residents specifically appreciate and what they encounter. A recurring theme in reviews: "Lovely and quiet, but you have to like that village feel. Everyone knows everything about everyone."

Accessibility is fine by car (the A27 and A1 are nearby), but public transport is limited. There is no train station in Blaricum itself; you rely on bus lines towards Hilversum or Huizen, or you drive to Naarden-Bussum station. For commuters who travel to Amsterdam or Utrecht daily, a car is almost indispensable. There are schools for primary and secondary education, but for specific directions, young people go to Hilversum or Bussum.

The neighbourhoods in Blaricum differ considerably in character. In the old village centre you will find characteristic farmhouses and narrow streets. Blaricummermeent is a new-build neighbourhood from the 2000s, popular with families due to its spacious layout and play areas. Those looking for more space and nature look towards the Blaricummer Heide, although something rarely comes up for rent there. The Bijvanck neighbourhood offers a mix of single-family homes and apartments and is somewhat more accessible in terms of price level. Via the municipality page of Blaricum on the website of the municipality you can find information about parking permits and zoning plans.

Renting in Blaricum: suitable for affluent families, less so for starters

The largest group of households in Blaricum consists of families with children (2,050 households), and the age group 45-65 is dominant with 3,275 residents. This translates into the type of rental homes that become available: spacious single-family homes and villas, rarely studios or starter apartments. Renting an apartment in Blaricum is possible, but the supply is small and the price high. For starters or single people with a modal income, Blaricum is frankly too expensive. They are better off in Hilversum or Huizen. Considering buying instead of renting? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Blaricum, although the prices there are of course even higher. Blaricum best suits dual-income couples or expats with an above-average income who are looking for peace and space within short distance of the Randstad.

Searching for a rental home in Blaricum: how to find the scarce supply

On Buurtje.nl we combine the current rental supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so that you not only find a rental home, but also know what to expect from the neighbourhood. Because the supply in Blaricum is limited, it pays to also look in adjacent neighbourhoods. For example, see what is available in Warandepark-De Eng or Stichtsebrug. This way you increase your chances of renting a home in Blaricum that really suits you.