Rental homes in Broekhoven, Tilburg

What does a rental property cost in Broekhoven?

Broekhoven is a true rental neighbourhood: as many as 70% of the 2,270 homes are rental properties. That is significantly higher than the average in Tilburg. Just over half (51%) are owned by housing associations, meaning a large part of the supply is social housing. The private sector is therefore relatively small. In the past twelve months, 31 homes were rented out in the private sector, at an average rent of €1,223 per month. The range runs from around €462 to €1,650 per month, with an average floor area of 104 m². That is striking, because the WOZ value in Broekhoven, at €253,000, is well below the Tilburg average of €314,000. Renting in Broekhoven is therefore relatively affordable compared to neighbourhoods closer to the city centre. Want to know what is available today? Scroll to the current overview at the top of this page, where you will find the daily status of the supply.

Broekhoven: the former Volt site as a new centre

Broekhoven is located in the south of Tilburg and has undergone a major transformation in recent years. This is most visible at the Voltterrein, where the former Philips factory complex has made way for new-build apartments and catering establishments. This gives the neighbourhood a dual character: on the one hand, the post-war residential areas with porch flats and terraced houses in Broekhoven I West and Broekhoven II Oost, and on the other, the modern new-build around the Voltterrein that attracts a younger audience.

Residents on the neighbourhood page of Broekhoven regularly mention the quiet atmosphere in the residential streets as a plus point. "It's not a trendy neighbourhood, but you do have peace and quiet here and the supermarket around the corner," sums up one resident. The Broekhovenseweg and the Westermarkt shopping centre (within walking distance in the adjacent neighbourhood Fatima) provide for daily groceries. For larger purchases or going out, you rely on the city centre, which you can reach by bike in ten minutes. Tilburg Reeshof station is not around the corner, but bus lines on the Ringbaan Zuid take you quickly to the central station.

To be fair, Broekhoven also has its challenges. The average income (€28,500) is well below the Tilburg average of €34,000, and the labour participation rate of 61% is on the low side. In some neighbourhoods, particularly Broekhoven II West, you notice this in the form of overdue maintenance of porches and less social cohesion. At the same time, the mix of students, young starters and older residents ensures a diverse population. If you want to rent an apartment in an unpretentious, affordable neighbourhood without airs, you will find exactly that here.

Does Broekhoven suit you as a tenant?

With 1,470 single-person households and a large group of 25- to 45-year-olds, Broekhoven is popular among starters and people living alone. If you are looking for an affordable rental home in the private sector, the neighbourhood offers one of the lower entry prices in Tilburg. For dual-income earners with a higher budget who want more space or a garden, it may be worth also looking at homes for sale in Broekhoven, given the relatively low WOZ values. Families with school-age children should know that the supply of primary schools in the neighbourhood is limited; most schools are located in Armhoef or Jeruzalem. Broekhoven is less suitable if you place great value on catering and shops on your doorstep, or if you depend on a train station within walking distance.

Searching for rental properties in Broekhoven and surroundings

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply in Broekhoven, including resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics. This way you can not only compare rental properties in Broekhoven by price and floor area, but also read what it is really like to live in the neighbourhood. Want to search more broadly? Then also check the supply of rental properties in Tilburg or see what is available for rent in the nearby neighbourhood Hoogvenne. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Tilburg.