Rental homes in Blerick-Midden, Venlo

Renting in Blerick-Midden: small private sector, hefty prices

Blerick-Midden is a neighbourhood where the housing market is largely in the hands of housing corporations. Of the 3,479 homes, 53% are rented out, and as much as 42% of those are owned by corporations. The private sector is limited: in the past twelve months, only 9 private-sector homes were rented out, with an average rent of €1,224 per month and a range of €774 to €1,450 per month. The average size of those homes was 145 m². These are annual averages for the private sector, excluding social housing. For the current supply and daily rental prices, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

By comparison, the average WOZ value in Blerick-Midden is €243,000, clearly below the municipal average of €285,000 in Venlo. The average income is also slightly lower than the municipal average. This makes rental homes in Blerick-Midden relatively accessible in terms of residents' purchasing power, but the limited private-sector supply does mean there is little choice if you are looking outside social housing.

Blerick-Midden: a quiet neighbourhood with strong social cohesion

Anyone looking for a neighbourhood without much fuss will find exactly that in Blerick-Midden. Residents describe the area in summary as a "quiet, nice neighbourhood", and the resident score on the neighbourhood page of Blerick-Midden confirms that picture: an 8.6 out of 10, based on submitted resident reviews. Safety (9.0), community (9.0), housing (9.0), beauty (9.0) and education (9.0) score notably high. Only accessibility scores a bit lower at 7.0, indicating that the neighbourhood is not the most centrally located place for commuters who depend on public transport.

The atmosphere in Blerick-Midden is that of an average Limburg residential area: quiet, orderly and with a strong sense of neighbourhood involvement. The largest age group consists of those aged 65 and over (nearly 1,845 residents), which partly explains the quiet tone of the neighbourhood. That does not mean it is a deserted neighbourhood: there are also over 1,635 people aged between 25 and 45, and 870 children under 15. Single-person households are the most common household type, with 1,655 single-person households out of a total of over 6,750 residents.

Those looking for more urban vibrancy can also look at the nearby Blerick-Centrum, which has a slightly more dynamic character, or Hazenkamp as an adjacent neighbourhood. For those who really want to live in the heart of the city, Venlo-Centrum is a logical step. Blerick-Midden itself offers amenities within walking distance, green surroundings (score 8.0) and a neighbourhood feel that is harder to find in denser city districts. The municipality also provides information about local amenities, parking and social housing schemes in this part of Venlo via venlo.nl.

Renting in Blerick-Midden: who is this suitable for and who is it not?

Renting in Blerick-Midden best suits people who value peace and stability over urban hustle and bustle. Elderly people, singles and small households looking for an affordable rental home in a well-organised neighbourhood generally feel at home here. For starters who want to quickly rent an apartment in Blerick-Midden, however, the private sector is limited and registering with a housing corporation is often the more realistic route. Those who want more choice or are considering buying will find a wider range via homes for sale in Blerick-Midden. Young professionals who depend on good public transport should take the lower accessibility score into account.

Searching for rental homes in Blerick-Midden and surroundings

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only find a rental home but also know what you are getting. View the current supply of rental homes in Blerick-Midden at the top of this page, or broaden your search to Venlo-Zuid, Venlo-Noord or the wider range of rental homes in Venlo if you want to compare more options.