Rental homes in Burgum, Tytsjerksteradiel

Renting in Burgum: a small private sector, but affordable prices

Of the more than 4,496 homes in Burgum, 37% are rented. The majority of these are owned by housing associations (26%), while only 12% are with other landlords. This means that the supply of rental homes in Burgum outside the social housing sector is limited. In the private sector, 5 homes were rented out last year, with an average rent of €976 per month and a range of €814 to €1,495 per month. The average floor area was 86 m². These are annual averages for the private sector, excluding social housing and rooms. For current rents and availability, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

The average WOZ value in Burgum is €276,000, slightly below the municipal average of Tytsjerksteradiel (€283,000). This reflects a village that is affordable compared to its surroundings, but where owner-occupied homes dominate by far. Those who still want to rent have little choice in the private sector. Read more about the municipality via the website of municipality Tytsjerksteradiel or view the broader range of rental homes in the municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel.

Burgum: a village that keeps an eye on you, but is not intrusive

Burgum is the largest village in the municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel and, with over 10,000 residents, has a village scale with urban basic amenities. Residents give the village a 6.9 out of 10 on the district page of Burgum, where you can also read all sub-scores and reviews. Safety scores the highest at 7.8, followed by accessibility (7.5) and amenities (7.2). Housing scores the lowest at 5.8, which aligns well with the tight private sector shown by the figures.

Resident Fetsje describes her neighbourhood as the oldest in Burgum: many social homes, many single people, little greenery and no benches on the street. But also: "Contact with my neighbours is good. We do keep an eye on each other. And I feel safe here." That image of a quiet, somewhat reserved neighbourhood where people don't visit each other's homes but do keep an eye on each other, recurs. Ilonka is more positive and gives an 8.9: she calls Burgum a "cosy, peaceful neighbourhood with nice people and many amenities", with playgrounds for children and community centres for the elderly. The reality is probably somewhere in between: it is not a bustling village, but it feels safe and functional.

Burgum has a clearly ageing profile: the largest age group is 65-plus (2,740 people), followed by the 45-65 group. Young families and students are less present. You notice this in the atmosphere: it is quiet, orderly and not very anonymous. Accessibility is rated well, which is correct: Burgum is located on the N355 towards Leeuwarden and has a bus connection. Outside Burgum itself, there are also smaller villages in the municipality where you can find a rental home, such as Aldtsjerk or the quiet Earnewâld. Within Burgum itself, you can also look at Verspreide huizen Burgum for a slightly more rural living environment.

Renting in Burgum: who is this village suitable for, and who is it not?

Burgum is most suitable for people who value peace and safety, have no need for a large urban range of amenities, and are fine with a car or bicycle as their primary mode of transport. Elderly people, singles and those seeking tranquillity generally feel at home here. For starters or young families looking for an affordable rental home, the supply in the private sector is limited and social housing waiting times are a real obstacle. If you are considering buying instead of renting, you can view the range of homes for sale in Burgum. For families with children or people seeking hustle and bustle, Burgum is probably not the first choice.

Searching for a rental home in Burgum: current supply and surrounding villages

The current supply of rental homes in Burgum can be found at the top of this page, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. Buurtje.nl combines this with resident reviews and district data so you can properly weigh up renting a home in Burgum. Is the supply limited? Then also look at the surrounding villages: Tytsjerk, Ryptsjerk or Mûnein are all within the municipality and sometimes offer more space on the rental market.