Rental homes in Centrum, Helmond

Rental prices and market figures for Centrum, Helmond

Centrum in Helmond is predominantly a tenant neighbourhood: as many as 88% of the approximately 1,890 homes are rental properties, compared to just 12% owner-occupied homes. Nearly half (47%) are owned by a housing association, meaning there is a significant share of social housing. Additionally, 41% are rented out by other landlords, such as private investors and institutional parties in the free sector.

In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past year was €1,281 per month, with a range from €741 to €2,100. With an average floor area of 69 m², this works out to about €18.50 per m². That is high by Helmond standards, but understandable given the central location. The WOZ value in Centrum is €188,000, well below the average for the Binnenstad district (€232,000) and significantly lower than the municipal average for Helmond (€312,000). The average income of €26,100 is also lower than the Helmond average of €35,000, which fits a neighbourhood with many single people and seniors. Check the top of this page for current daily prices and available rental properties in Centrum.

Living in Centrum, Helmond

Helmond's Centrum is a compact, lively city centre where everything is within walking distance, but it is also noticeable that the neighbourhood is in the midst of transition. The buildings are a mix of post-war apartments, 1970s flats along the Markt and Havenplein, and newer apartment complexes that have been built over the past ten years around the Cacaofabriek and Zuidende. Anyone looking for a rental home here will mainly find apartments: detached houses or terraced houses are scarce.

The atmosphere is urban but small-scale. During the day it is busy around the shopping area at Elzaspassage and the Markt, in the evenings it becomes quieter, although the bars and restaurants around the Markt and Havenpark create a buzz at weekends. It is not a neighbourhood where you have a large garden, but Binnenstadpark and the banks of the Zuid-Willemsvaart offer some greenery and space for walking.

Facilities in Centrum

For daily groceries, you are well catered for: there is an Albert Heijn on Molenstraat and a Jumbo in Elzaspassage, both within walking distance from almost anywhere in the neighbourhood. For more specialist shops and dining, you can go to the Markt and the side streets. The weekly market on Friday is a fixture. Medical facilities are nearby, with GP practices and a pharmacy in the centre itself. Elkerliek hospital is less than ten minutes away by bike towards Helmond-Zuid. For primary education, there is, among others, De Fonkeling primary school on Molenstraat. Sports facilities are just outside the ring road, such as De Braak sports park towards Leonardus. Culturally, the Cacaofabriek is the neighbourhood's flagship, with theatre, exhibitions and events.

Accessibility of Centrum

Helmond station is about a ten-minute walk away, in the adjacent Stationsgebied. From there, the intercity train takes you to Eindhoven in 20 minutes and to Utrecht in just over an hour. Several bus routes stop at the Markt and the bus station near the station. By car, via the Kasteel-Traverse you quickly reach the N270 towards Eindhoven or Deurne, and via the A270 you connect to the A2. Parking in the centre is paid, with car parks at Havenplein and Cacaofabriek. Residents with a car must take into account a parking permit, which is not cheap and sometimes has a waiting list. Cycling is the fastest option for everything in this compact neighbourhood.

What makes this neighbourhood different from the rest?

Residents on the neighbourhood page for Centrum particularly appreciate the proximity of facilities and the liveliness. A frequently heard criticism is noise nuisance at weekends and a feeling of social unsafety in some places, especially around the bus station and parts of the Markt in the evenings. "You have everything at hand, but it is not all equally tidy and you have to be able to handle some bustle," sums up one resident. Compared to Heipoort and Annabuurt en Suytkade, Centrum is busier and less green, but you have most facilities right around the corner. Rents in the free sector are slightly higher in Centrum than in the surrounding neighbourhoods, partly due to the newer supply of apartments.

Is Centrum right for you as a tenant?

With 1,330 single-person households and a large group of over-65s (985), Centrum is clearly popular with single people and seniors. Starters and young professionals looking to rent an apartment in Centrum will also find opportunities here, although the free sector at an average of €1,281 per month is not cheap. For social housing, you can register with Woningbelang or Woonpartners, but expect long waiting lists, especially for this sought-after location. Families with children are in the minority here: only 180 residents are under 15. If you are looking for more space or prefer a garden, consider Helmond-Noord or 't Hout. Are you also considering buying? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Centrum, although with 12% owner-occupied homes it is limited. Tip: respond quickly to new rental properties in Centrum, as they go fast. Have your documents (income statement, employer's statement) ready.

What residents say about Centrum

On the resident reviews of Centrum you can read a variety of experiences. The proximity of shops, restaurants and public transport generally scores well. Residents are less positive about parking, cleanliness of public spaces and night-time noise. "I like living here for the convenience, but the nuisance on Friday and Saturday nights is really a downside," writes one tenant. The municipality of Helmond has been investing heavily in the redevelopment of the city centre in recent years, which gives residents hope for improvement. Read all reviews and scores per category on the neighbourhood page.

Compare rental properties in Centrum with surrounding neighbourhoods

Unsure whether Centrum is the right place to rent a home? Compare it with the surrounding neighbourhoods. Steenweg en omgeving offers a slightly quieter living environment within walking distance of the centre, while Vossenberg is more of a post-war residential area with lower rents. For a broader overview of what is available to rent in the entire city centre, see the supply in the Binnenstad district. Or compare with other parts of the city via the rental overview of Helmond. At Buurtje.nl, we combine current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home, but also the neighbourhood that suits you.