Rental homes in Centrum, Eindhoven

What does a rental property cost in the Centre of Eindhoven?

The Centre of Eindhoven is predominantly a rental district: as much as 81% of the more than 6,400 homes are rental properties. Strikingly, only 17% of these are owned by housing associations, while 65% are rented out by private and commercial landlords. This makes the free sector dominant here. In the past twelve months, 542 homes were rented out in the free sector, at an average rent of €1,678 per month. The range is wide: from €482 for a compact apartment to €2,995 for more spacious homes, with an average floor area of 93 m². The WOZ value stands at €340,000, slightly below the Eindhoven average of €360,000. That may sound surprising for such a central area, but it is explained by the large share of (smaller) apartments. Check the top of this page for current rental prices and letting times.

Urban living between design and nightlife: how do residents experience the Centre?

On the district page of Centrum, residents rate their neighbourhood 9.1 out of 10. That is a high score, although it is based on a limited number of reviews. What stands out: safety, accessibility and the green environment all score a perfect 10. One resident writes that the Centre offers "everything within walking distance" and that the combination of green and city is nowhere better than here. The score for sense of community is the lowest at 7.0, which is not unusual for a neighbourhood where 53% of households are single-person and turnover is relatively high.

The Centre of Eindhoven feels different from that of many other Dutch cities. The Stratumseind axis with its cafés and bars is the most famous nightlife street in the south, but a few hundred metres away you walk along the Emmasingel past former Philips factories that now house design studios and cultural hotspots. The neighbourhood around the Witte Dame is the best example of this: industrial heritage that now hosts a mix of living, working and culture. In the Binnenstad itself you will find the Piazza square, the weekly market and the Heuvel Galerie. If you are looking for a bit more peace and quiet, you could look towards Bergen, a neighbourhood with slightly more greenery and lower buildings on the edge of the Centre.

In terms of accessibility, the Centre is hard to beat. Eindhoven Central Station is located right in the district and takes you to Amsterdam in an hour and a half or to Tilburg in fifteen minutes. The HOV bus line to the High Tech Campus site departs every few minutes. Cycling is the norm here, although parking can be a challenge: a parking permit is expensive and not available everywhere. The Fellenoord neighbourhood, directly behind the station, attracts many young professionals who take the train daily. Around the TU-terrein, many students and researchers from the Technical University also live. The municipality of Eindhoven is investing heavily in the redevelopment of the station area, which could lead to more housing supply in the coming years, but also to construction nuisance.

Renting in the Centre: for starters, expats and those who don't mind compact living

With an average income of €43,100 and 59% highly educated, the Centre mainly attracts young professionals, expats working at ASML or Philips, and students. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years. If you want a rental home with more space or a garden, the Centre is honestly not the best choice. Most homes are apartments and the square metres are limited for the price. Families with children often move to greener neighbourhoods such as Putten or nearby Oud-Stratum. Prefer to buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Centrum, although at only 19% owner-occupied homes it is limited.

View current rental supply in the Centre

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental properties in Centrum, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. Compare directly with the supply in adjacent districts: Kortonjo and De Laak are affordable alternatives within cycling distance. Want to search more broadly? Then view all rental properties in Eindhoven or read more about the city on the page of Eindhoven.