Rental homes in Buitengebied Bavel, Breda

Rental prices and market figures Buitengebied Bavel, Breda

Renting in Buitengebied Bavel is reserved for a small group: only 5% of the housing stock consists of rental properties, while 95% are owner-occupied. Of that 5%, not a single property is owned by a housing association. All rental properties are let by private or commercial landlords, meaning no social housing is available in this neighbourhood. Anyone looking for a rental home is entirely in the private sector here.

In the past twelve months, 2 private sector rental properties were let in Buitengebied Bavel, with an average rent of €1,400 per month (range: €1,400 to €1,400 per month). Surface area data was not available for these rented properties, so a price per m² cannot be calculated. The rents are thus in line with the higher segment, which is not surprising given the average WOZ value of €761,000 per property. By comparison, in the broader district Bavel the average WOZ value is €554,000, and for the municipality of Breda as a whole it is €382,000. Buitengebied Bavel is therefore among the most expensive real estate locations in the region. For current rental prices and available rental properties, see the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Buitengebied Bavel, Breda

Buitengebied Bavel is not an ordinary residential neighbourhood. As the name suggests, it concerns the rural area around the village of Bavel, on the border of Breda and the Brabant countryside. Think detached houses on spacious plots, surrounded by fields, forest edges and rural roads. It is a neighbourhood where tranquillity prevails, where you hardly hear traffic in the evening and where nature literally begins around the corner. With 555 inhabitants spread over a relatively large area, the building density is low. The dominant age group is 45 to 65 years, and almost half of the residents are married. Families with children form the largest household type. That says a lot about the character of the neighbourhood: these are people who consciously chose space, peace and greenery.

Facilities in and around Buitengebied Bavel

The neighbourhood itself has few facilities of its own, which is inherent to its rural character. For daily groceries, residents rely on the nearby village of Bavel, where a local supermarket is present. For a larger range of shops, Breda city centre can be reached in about 8 to 10 kilometres. Primary schools can be found in Bavel itself, within short cycling distance of most addresses in the rural area. For secondary education and high schools, pupils depend on Breda. Sports clubs in Bavel offer opportunities for football and other sports. The surroundings are excellent for walking, cycling and horse riding: the proximity of estates and forest areas around Bavel makes nature a daily given for residents.

Accessibility of Buitengebied Bavel

Accessibility by car is good. Via the N282 and the A27, the centre of Breda can be reached in about 15 minutes. The motorway connection also makes Tilburg and Rotterdam accessible within half an hour and an hour respectively. By public transport, the neighbourhood is less well served: bus connections are limited and infrequent, making a car almost indispensable for daily use. Cycling to the centre of Bavel is easily done in a few minutes; to Breda city centre it is a ride of about 30 to 40 minutes via rural cycle paths. Parking is generally not a problem in the rural area: most homes have their own driveway or yard.

Residents of Buitengebied Bavel particularly appreciate the neighbourhood for its peace and space. One resident writes: "You really live out here, with views over the land and no neighbours a stone's throw away. That's exactly why we came to live here." Criticism sometimes focuses on the limited public transport connections and the fact that you need a car for almost everything. If you are used to urban convenience, you need to adjust those expectations. View all reviews and scores on the neighbourhood page of Buitengebied Bavel.

Compared to neighbouring area Nieuw Wolfslaar, which has a more planned and new-build character, Buitengebied Bavel is more organic and greener in nature. Those looking for more urban vibrancy can also look at Breda centrum or Breda oost, where the rental housing supply is larger and more diverse.

Does renting in Buitengebied Bavel suit you?

Buitengebied Bavel is most suitable for tenants who consciously choose rural living with plenty of space around the home. Families and dual-income earners with a car and a preference for peace and nature will feel at home here. First-time buyers, students or people dependent on public transport will find it more difficult here: the supply of rental properties is extremely limited, rents are in the higher segment and social housing is not available. If you still want to rent, it is wise to respond quickly as soon as something becomes available for rent in Buitengebied Bavel, because supply is scarce. Prepare documents such as payslips and an employer's statement in advance. Social housing is not an option here; for that segment you are better off looking at the available rental properties elsewhere in Breda. As an alternative, the owner-occupied homes in Buitengebied Bavel are also worth considering, although purchase prices are high due to the high WOZ values.

What residents say about living in Buitengebied Bavel

Residents of Buitengebied Bavel generally rate their neighbourhood positively, particularly in terms of peace, greenery and low building density. The high average WOZ value and the high proportion of highly educated residents (43%) reflect a neighbourhood where people live consciously and with satisfaction. One resident describes it as: "Here you drive off your driveway in the morning and see nothing but green. That gives a feeling of freedom you never have in the city." Less positive are residents sometimes about the distance to facilities and the lack of frequent public transport. Read all experiences and neighbourhood data on the residents' page of Buitengebied Bavel.

Compare rental properties in and around Buitengebied Bavel

The supply of available rental properties in Buitengebied Bavel is limited due to the low rental share of 5%. Those who want to search more broadly can look in the surrounding district Bavel, where the total housing supply is larger. Also Breda zuid-oost and Breda noord offer more rental housing supply in various price ranges. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from multiple sources with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only find a home but also understand whether a neighbourhood suits you. Use the filters at the top of this page to view the current supply and compare neighbourhoods based on real resident experiences.