Rental homes in Breda centrum, Breda

What does a rental property cost in Breda city centre?

Breda city centre is predominantly a rental neighbourhood: as many as 75% of the more than 9,400 homes are rental properties. That is remarkably high, especially compared to the rest of Breda. About 33% of the total housing stock belongs to housing associations, while 41% is owned by other landlords. The private sector is therefore well represented. In the past twelve months, 503 homes have been rented out in the private sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), at an average rent of €1,472 per month. The range is enormous: from around €480 for a compact apartment to €14,500 for the most expensive properties. The average size was around 115 m². Want to know what is available today and at what price? Check the current overview at the top of this page.

The WOZ value in the city centre, at €300,000, is below the Breda average of €382,000. That may sound surprising, but it is linked to the fact that the city centre mainly consists of apartments and upper-floor homes, not spacious single-family houses. The average income of €37,400 is also slightly below the municipal average of €39,700. That fits the composition of the neighbourhood: many students, starters and single people. Single-person households, at 7,895, are by far the largest group, and only 17% of households are married.

Lively, messy and never boring: how residents experience the city centre

On Buurtje.nl, residents rate Breda city centre a 7.1 out of 10. That score tells the whole story: it is a neighbourhood with clear plus points, but also with rough edges. Accessibility scores the highest at 8.0, and rightly so. Breda station is within walking distance, the A16 and A27 are quickly reachable, and the bus network takes you everywhere in the city. Residents also appreciate the safety (7.7) and amenities (7.6). You have the Grote Markt, the shopping streets around the Eindstraat, the weekly market, cafés, restaurants and everything you expect from a city centre.

But to be fair, the city centre also has another side. Cleanliness scores a meagre 5.6, and residents recognise that. One reviewer writes: "Bulk waste is often left around the containers. A lot of noise at night, especially during holidays and festivals." Another resident is outright negative and calls the neighbourhood a "junkie hole" due to nuisance from homeless people and drug addicts, noting that the municipality does too little about it. That image is recognisable for parts of the city centre, although the experience varies greatly per neighbourhood. In the Valkenberg neighbourhood, around the park of the same name, the atmosphere is greener and quieter. The area around the station is more modern and businesslike, while City forms the bustling heart with all the hospitality and shops.

A resident who gives the city centre an 8.0 mentions a common complaint: bicycle theft. "Six bikes stolen within a year," he writes, and advocates for more bicycle parking. Another reviewer describes the city centre as "lively but sometimes a bit messy" and notes that enforcement officers sometimes make it "unnecessarily unsafe." Green space scores a modest 6.6, although Valkenberg offers a welcome exception. Want to see all resident reviews and detailed neighbourhood statistics? Read on at the neighbourhood page of Breda city centre.

Renting in Breda city centre: for whom yes, for whom no?

With 3,615 residents between 15 and 25 and 6,635 between 25 and 45, this is a neighbourhood of young people, students and working starters. Are you single, working in the region and want everything within walking distance? Then a rental home in Breda city centre suits you well. If you want to rent an apartment in a lively environment with short lines to the station and city centre, you are in the right place here. But if you are looking for peace, a garden or a child-friendly neighbourhood with good schools (education scores a 6.1), you are better off in Breda south or the east of the city. Families with young children are therefore scarce here: only 855 residents are younger than 15. Considering buying instead of renting? Check the supply of homes for sale in Breda city centre, although at 25% owner-occupied homes it is limited.

Searching for a rental home in the heart of Breda

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental properties in Breda city centre, including filters on price, size and energy label. You can compare homes with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, so you not only choose a home but also a neighbourhood that suits you. Also take a look at the supply in the adjacent neighbourhoods Breda north or Breda west, or view all rental properties in Breda for a broader overview.