Rental homes in Centrum, Baarn

Rental prices and market figures Centrum, Baarn

Almost half of the homes in Centrum, Baarn are rental properties: 47% of the approximately 1,076 homes are rented out. This is a relatively high proportion for a municipality like Baarn, where owner-occupancy traditionally dominates. Of these rental homes, 11% are owned by a housing association (social housing) and 36% belong to the private sector via other landlords.

In the private sector (excluding social housing), 24 homes were rented out in Centrum over the past twelve months, at an average rent of €1,553 per month. The range runs from €696 to €2,500 per month, with an average living area of 94 m². This works out to approximately €16.50 per m² per month. By comparison, the average WOZ value in Centrum is €429,000, which is lower than the district average of €475,000 and the municipal average of €471,000. Centrum is therefore slightly more affordable in terms of property value than the rest of Baarn, although private sector rents are certainly not low. For current rental prices and available rental properties at this moment, see the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Centrum, Baarn

The centre of Baarn is the heart of a village that consciously distinguishes itself from an ordinary commuter town. Brinkstraat, Laanstraat and the area around Wilhelminaplein form the beating heart: a compact shopping street with a mix of local businesses, eateries and national chains, surrounded by characteristic early twentieth-century buildings. The atmosphere is village-like but not sleepy. People are doing their shopping, sitting on a terrace or walking their dog towards the nearby Baarnse Bos.

The housing stock in the centre largely consists of apartments in older buildings, above shops or in smaller complexes from the 1950s and 1960s, supplemented by some more recent apartment blocks. Detached houses or spacious family homes are scarce in the centre itself. Anyone looking for a rental home with a garden and more space would be better off looking in neighbouring neighbourhoods such as Schoonoordpark or Transvaal, which have a quieter and greener character.

Facilities in Centrum, Baarn

Anyone considering renting a home in Centrum certainly does not need a car for daily shopping. Albert Heijn and Plus are within walking distance, as is the weekly market held on Saturdays at Brinkplein. For children, there are primary schools in and directly around the centre, including De Driehoek and De Zonnewijzer. Secondary schools such as Baarnsch Lyceum are within cycling distance. For sports, there are opportunities at tennis clubs and football clubs on the edge of the centre, and the Baarnse Bos offers extensive walking and running routes directly from the neighbourhood. GPs, dentists and a pharmacy are all present within the centre area itself.

Accessibility

Baarn station is within walking distance of the centre, roughly five to ten minutes on foot. From this station, trains run towards Amersfoort (approximately ten minutes) and Utrecht (approximately twenty to twenty-five minutes). By car, the A1 via Soest or the A28 via Amersfoort is easily accessible, although this requires some patience during rush hour. Bus connections from the centre link Baarn with surrounding places such as Hilversum and Soest. Cycling is perfectly possible in the centre itself, although the cycle paths in the shopping area are a bit narrow at busy times. Parking in the centre is paid during the day, but largely free in the evenings and on Sundays. A permit is not needed everywhere, but it is in the immediate centre zone.

Residents rate the neighbourhood an average of 7.5 based on reviews on the neighbourhood page of Centrum. Community spirit scores notably high with a 10, and green spaces also get a 9. One resident writes: "It is a cosy, clear neighbourhood where you know everyone and everything is close by. The greenery of the Baarnse Bos makes living here particularly pleasant." Accessibility scores a 7 and housing only a 5, which probably refers to the limited and expensive rental housing supply in the private sector. Comparing the centre with Pekingpark or Oude-Oosterhei, you notice that the centre is livelier but also offers less space for large family homes.

Does a rental home in Centrum suit you?

Centrum mainly attracts single-person households, and this is visible in the figures: 620 of the households consist of one person. Starters and young professionals who rent in Centrum and want to live close to the station and facilities are in the right place here. Seniors who no longer want to rely on a car also find a suitable environment here. Families with children who need space will find the supply too limited. The average income in Centrum is €44,500, slightly below the municipal average of €45,300, indicating that the neighbourhood is more accessible than some villa neighbourhoods in Baarn, but private sector rents are still steep. Respond quickly if you are considering renting an apartment in Centrum: supply is limited and homes are rented out quickly. Also register with a housing association for social housing, but be prepared for waiting lists. Anyone unsure between renting and buying can view the supply of homes for sale in Centrum as an alternative.

What residents say about Centrum, Baarn

Based on reviews on Buurtje.nl, Centrum scores a 7.5 out of 10. Community spirit (10) and green spaces (9) are the standout highs. Safety stands at 8, facilities at 7. Housing scores the lowest with a 5, which residents probably attribute to the scarce and pricey rental housing supply. One resident describes the neighbourhood as: "Cosy, green and everything within reach. Ideal if you like a village centre without the anonymity of a city." View all reviews and neighbourhood data on the overview page of Centrum.

Compare rental homes in and around Centrum, Baarn

Are you looking for available rental homes in Centrum but also want to compare other options? The neighbourhood Schoonoordpark borders the centre and offers a quieter living environment with more greenery. Zandvoort and Nieuwe-Oosterhei are other neighbourhoods in the district where sometimes larger homes can be found. For a broader overview of supply in the entire district, see rental homes in Baarn. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with resident reviews, neighbourhood data and rental market figures, so you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you. More about the municipality can be found on the rental supply in the municipality of Baarn or on the website of the municipality of Baarn.