Rental homes in Bussum Centrum, Gooise Meren
View the current rental property listings in Bussum Centrum. Compare prices, read resident reviews, and find a rental home in Bussum Centrum that suits you.
What does a rental home cost in Bussum Centrum?
Bussum Centrum has a remarkably balanced housing market: 48% of the more than 5,700 homes are rental properties, while the other 52% are owner-occupied. Of the rental stock, 22% is owned by housing associations and 26% belongs to other landlords, including private investors and institutional parties. This makes the free rental sector relatively large here compared to many other neighbourhoods in the region. In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,840 per month, with a range from €759 to €3,495. The average rental home in the free sector measures around 97 square metres. That is substantial, but so are the prices.
Strikingly, the average WOZ value in Bussum Centrum is €405,000, well below the municipal average of €559,000 in Gooise Meren. That sounds like an advantage, but it also explains why there are relatively many rental properties: purchase prices in adjacent neighbourhoods such as de Spiegel and Brediuskwartier are higher, giving investors opportunities in the centre. The average disposable income here is €44,300, compared to €53,600 municipality-wide. Renting in Bussum Centrum is therefore relatively more accessible than in the villa neighbourhoods around it, but with an average of €1,840 per month in the free sector, you still need to earn a good income. Check the top of this page for current rental prices and availability.
What is it like to live in Bussum Centrum? Residents have their say
Residents of Bussum Centrum rate their neighbourhood an 8.4 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl, and looking at the sub-scores, accessibility stands out: a 9.0. That is not surprising. Station Bussum Zuid is within walking distance and takes you to Amsterdam Centraal in half an hour. Brinklaan, the main shopping street, runs right through the neighbourhood and offers everything from supermarkets to speciality shops. Resident Bal sums it up succinctly: "In the middle of the centre, so plenty to do. Also, everything is within walking distance, which makes it ideal to live." That is true. You have Albert Heijn, Jumbo, the market at Raadhuisplein and quite a few eateries within a few minutes' walk.
Yet Bussum Centrum is not a busy city neighbourhood. Piet, another resident, calls it a "quiet, neat neighbourhood" with "friendly people" and "always people on the street." That combination of liveliness during the day and quiet in the evening is characteristic. The area around Brinklaan is the most urban, while towards Verbindingslaan and Laarderwegkwartier you quickly end up in quieter streets with more greenery. The score for green spaces is therefore an 8.7: Wilhelminaplantsoen and the proximity of Bussumerheide mean you can be in nature within ten minutes by bike.
Mijke Teunissen has lived there for almost thirty years and writes: "Good contacts with the neighbours and we have seen all their children grow up safely here." That long-term attachment says something about the stability of the neighbourhood. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (3,140 residents), but with nearly 2,000 over-65s, there is also a solid older generation. Education scores a 9.0, which matches the high number of schoolchildren Piet sees on the street. To be fair, the community score is the lowest at 7.7: the centre is slightly more anonymous than the smaller neighbourhoods around it. On the neighbourhood page of Bussum Centrum you can read all resident reviews and extensive neighbourhood data.
Renting in Bussum Centrum: for whom, for whom not?
The neighbourhood mainly attracts young professionals and dual-income couples without children who appreciate the combination of public transport accessibility, amenities and relative affordability. With 2,760 single-person households (the largest group), it is also a logical place to rent an apartment if you live alone. If you are looking for a spacious family home with a garden, the supply in the centre is limited and you would be better off looking at the Eng neighbourhood or owner-occupied homes in Bussum Centrum. For starters with a lower income, the free sector here is difficult to access: with an average of €1,840 per month, you quickly need a gross income of over €55,000. Waiting times for social housing in Het Gooi are also long, so do not count on that for a quick solution. The municipality of Gooise Meren publishes up-to-date information on this.
Searching for a rental home in and around Bussum Centrum
On this page you will find the current supply of rental homes in Bussum Centrum, with filters for price, surface area and energy label. Want to search more broadly? Then also check what is available in the entire municipality of Gooise Meren, or look specifically at the supply in Naarden or Muiden. Buurtje.nl combines housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only find a home, but also a neighbourhood that suits you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental property in Bussum Centrum?
In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,840 per month. The range runs from €759 to €3,495 per month, with an average floor area of 97 square metres. Social housing falls outside this and is considerably cheaper, but has long waiting times.
How is the accessibility of Bussum Centrum by public transport?
Bussum Centrum scores a 9.0 for accessibility among residents. Bussum Zuid station is within walking distance and offers direct train connections to Amsterdam (approximately 30 minutes), Utrecht and Amersfoort. In addition, buses run towards Hilversum and Huizen. The A1 is reachable within a few minutes by car.
Are there enough schools in the area if I am looking for a rental home in Bussum Centrum?
Yes, education scores a 9.0 among residents. In and around Bussum Centrum there are several primary and secondary schools, including the Goois Lyceum and the Willem de Zwijger College. Residents mention the high number of schoolchildren on the street as a sign that the neighbourhood is popular with families with school-age children.
How long is the waiting time for social housing if I want to rent a home in Bussum Centrum?
Waiting times for social housing in the Gooi region are long, often more than eight years. Of the housing stock in Bussum Centrum, 22% is owned by housing corporations, but turnover is limited. For current waiting times, you can contact housing corporations such as Dudok Wonen or the website of the municipality of Gooise Meren.
Is it safe to rent an apartment in Bussum Centrum?
Residents rate safety at 8.3 out of 10. A long-term resident writes that she has seen her children grow up safely in the neighbourhood. Another resident calls it a "quiet, neat neighbourhood" with a "safe road." The centre is lively during the day, but quiet in the evenings.
Good contact with the neighbours and we have seen all their children grow up safely here. Dog poo is cleaned up neatly. Rubbish always on time. We have lived here for almost 30 years, very pleasant.
Auto-translated to English by AIRight in the centre so plenty to do. Also everything is within walking distance, which makes it ideal to live.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, tidy neighbourhood. Friendly people. Always people on the street. Lots of schoolchildren. Safe roads.
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