Rental homes in Borne
View the current rental property supply in Borne, including resident reviews and neighbourhood data. Compare prices, sizes and neighbourhoods to find the right rental property.
What does a rental home cost in Borne?
Borne is a typical Twente owner-occupied municipality: 69% of the more than 9,400 homes are owner-occupied, and only 31% are rental homes. Of that rental share, 23% falls under housing associations (mainly Welbions), while 8% comes onto the market via private or commercial landlords. This makes the free sector in Borne relatively small. Over the past twelve months, 33 homes were rented out in the free sector, at an average rent of €1,302 per month. The range varied from €630 to €6,500 per month, with an average floor area of 120 m². That is substantial for a village of 22,200 residents, but logical when you consider that supply is scarce and many rental homes are spacious single-family homes. The average WOZ value in Borne is €361,000, just below the municipal average of €370,000. At the top of this page you will always find the current daily price and the available supply.
How do residents experience daily life in Borne?
On Buurtje.nl, residents rate Borne an 8.2 out of 10. That is a remarkably high score, and it is widely supported: safety scores an 8.7, green spaces an 8.5 and education even a 9.2. That last score is not surprising when you know that Borne has several primary schools and Twickel College has a good reputation in the region. Resident Jurre sums it up succinctly: "A cosy, quiet neighbourhood, but certainly not boring." That combination of peace and liveliness is characteristic. Borne has a compact, lively centre around the Grotestraat and the Oude Kerk, with local shops, eateries and a weekly market. It is not a bustling city life, but you lack little for daily groceries.
What stands out in the reviews is the strong sense of community. Anoniempje writes that people "look out for each other and know each other because they meet while walking the dog." You notice that social fabric in neighbourhoods like the Centre and the popular new-build district Bornsche Maten, where young families set the tone. Rayvano, who partly grew up there, confirms that everything is within short distance from home and he has never had any problems. The only real caveat lies in the score for amenities: a 6.4. For specialised shops, a cinema or major cultural offerings, you have to rely on Hengelo or Almelo, both less than ten minutes away by car.
In terms of accessibility, Borne scores an 8.0. The village has its own train station on the Almelo-Hengelo-Enschede line, and via the A1 and A35 you are quickly in the rest of Twente. Cycling is the norm here: distances are short and there are good cycle paths towards the countryside. Check the extensive resident reviews and district data of Borne for more experiences. Quiet, green neighbourhoods like Stroom-Esch and Lettersveld I are popular with families looking for a bit more space, while 't Wensink Zuid is closer to the station.
Does renting in Borne suit your situation?
With the largest age group between 45 and 65 and 3,490 households with children, Borne is primarily a family village. A rental home in Borne is therefore especially interesting if you are looking for space, peace and good schools, and are willing to pay a free-sector price. Starters and singles with a smaller budget find fewer options here: the supply of apartments is limited and the social rental sector has waiting lists. Those who prefer to buy can view the supply of homes for sale in Borne, because with 69% owner-occupied homes, the choice there is greater. For those who do want flexibility but prefer more rural space, the Buitengebied of Borne is worth exploring. Keep in mind that supply in Borne changes quickly: renting a home in Borne requires being alert.
Searching for a rental home in Borne: where to start?
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply in Borne, combined with resident reviews, neighbourhood statistics and energy data. This way you can not only compare rental homes in Borne on price and floor area, but also assess whether the neighbourhood suits you. Also check what is available in the municipality of Borne as a whole, or delve into the municipal page for broader figures. The website of the municipality of Borne offers additional information about permits and registration.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a house in Borne?
In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,302 per month, with an average floor area of 120 m². The range ran from €630 to €6,500 per month. Social housing via housing corporations falls outside this and is considerably cheaper, but has waiting lists.
How long is the waiting time for a social rental home in Borne?
Borne has 23% corporation homes, mainly from Welbions. The waiting time varies per type of home, but expect several years for popular single-family homes. Registration via the regional housing distribution system is necessary. For urgent cases, separate rules apply via the municipality.
Is Borne a safe place to look for a rental home?
Residents rate safety in Borne at 8.7 out of 10. Several residents indicate they grew up there without any problems. It is a close-knit community where people look out for each other, which contributes to the safe feeling in the various neighbourhoods.
Can I rent an apartment in Borne?
The supply of apartments in Borne is limited compared to cities like Hengelo or Enschede. Most rental homes are single-family homes or larger properties. In the centre and around the Bornsche Maten, apartments occasionally become available, but the choice is small. Keep a close eye on the current supply.
How accessible is Borne by public transport?
Borne has its own train station on the Almelo-Hengelo-Enschede line, with several trains per hour. Hengelo can be reached in five minutes, Enschede in a quarter of an hour. Via the A1 and A35, Borne is easily accessible by car. Residents rate accessibility at 8.0 out of 10.
A cosy, quiet neighbourhood but certainly not boring.
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople look out for each other and know each other because they meet while walking their dogs. Very cozy.
Auto-translated to English by AII partly grew up here and never had any problems. Nice people and everything within a short distance from home.
Auto-translated to English by AII partly grew up here and had a pleasant experience.
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Auto-translated to English by AIThe advantages of this neighbourhood are that not many people live here, so it's quiet, and everyone gets along well (the Bornse click) The disadvantages are that there aren't many shops for groceries; for that you have to go to old Borne.
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