Rental homes in Centrum-Oud, Roosendaal

Rental prices and market figures Centrum-Oud, Roosendaal

Centrum-Oud is a true renter's neighbourhood: 57% of the more than 2,150 homes are rental properties. Of these, 25% are owned by a housing association (such as Alwel) and 32% are offered by private or commercial landlords. This means that both social housing and free-sector housing are available, although waiting lists for social housing in the centre are considerable.

In the free sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,149 per month, with a range of €375 to €1,950. The average floor area of rented homes was 203 m², which works out at about €5.66 per m². Note: these figures exclude social housing and room rentals. Rental prices in Centrum-Oud are therefore slightly lower than what you pay in the broader district Centrum, where the WOZ value at €257,000 is higher than the €229,000 here. Compared to the municipal average of Roosendaal (WOZ €292,000, income €35,100), Centrum-Oud is considerably more affordable. At the top of this page, view the current supply and daily prices for the most recent overview of available rental homes in Centrum-Oud.

Living in Centrum-Oud, Roosendaal

Centrum-Oud is the historic heart of Roosendaal. You live here between the Markt, the Sint-Janskerk and the Nieuwe Markt, in a neighbourhood where you can find everything within walking distance. The buildings are a mix of pre-war properties on the Kade and Molenstraat, post-war apartments around the Kadeplein and some newer complexes towards the Bloemenmarkt. Many rental homes are upper-floor flats or apartments above shops, which is typical for a city centre. Do not expect large gardens, but you will have short lines to everything you need.

Amenities within walking distance

De Roselaar, the covered shopping centre of Roosendaal, is located right in Centrum-Oud. Here you will find Albert Heijn, Jumbo and various specialist shops. Along the Bloemenmarkt and Raadhuisstraat there are cafés, restaurants and small shops. For primary education, there is De Kroevendonk within cycling distance and childcare via Kober. GPs, dentists and a pharmacy are located in and around the centre. For sports, you can go to swimming pool De Stok (10 minutes by bike) and there are several gyms in the immediate vicinity. Emile van Loonpark and Vrouwenhofpark are a few minutes' walk away if you want to see some green.

Accessibility and parking

Roosendaal Station is less than a ten-minute walk away, on the edge of the Stationsbuurt. From there, you have direct intercity trains to Breda (20 min), Rotterdam (50 min) and Amsterdam (1h40). The A58 and A17 are reachable by car within five minutes via the Gastelseweg or Burgemeester Freijterslaan. By bike, you are quickly in the green suburbs. Parking is a point of attention in Centrum-Oud: paid parking applies around the Markt and Bloemenmarkt, and resident permits are required on many streets. This is one of the most frequently mentioned drawbacks among residents.

Atmosphere and residents

Centrum-Oud mainly attracts young adults and singles. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (1,215 residents) and as many as 1,395 of the households are single-person households. Only 24% are married. This gives the neighbourhood a lively, sometimes slightly chaotic atmosphere: busy during the day with shoppers, in the evening with hospitality venues on the Markt. Residents appreciate the central location and convenience, but are honest about the downside. "Nice neighbourhood to live in if you like bustle, but on Friday and Saturday nights it can be quite noisy around the Markt," writes a resident on the neighbourhood page of Centrum-Oud. The average income at €33,000 is below the Roosendaal average of €35,100, and the labour participation rate is 64%.

Compared to neighbouring areas such as Centrum-Nieuw, Centrum-Oud is more compact and urban. Centrum-Nieuw has more post-war terraced houses and feels slightly quieter. If you are looking for more space and greenery, Vrouwenhof is worth considering.

Does a rental home in Centrum-Oud suit you?

Are you a starter or single and want to rent an apartment in Centrum-Oud with everything within walking distance? Then you are in the right place. The central location is also convenient for seniors who no longer want to drive, although not all upper-floor flats are equally accessible. For families with children, the neighbourhood is less obvious: little play space, limited parking and night-time noise from hospitality venues. Keep in mind that free-sector homes go quickly. Prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) in advance and respond on the same day. For social housing, you can register with housing association Alwel via the website of the municipality of Roosendaal, but expect waiting lists of several years. Would you rather consider buying? Then also view the supply of homes for sale in Centrum-Oud, where the WOZ value is relatively low for Roosendaal.

What residents say about Centrum-Oud

On Buurtje.nl, residents share their experiences of living in Centrum-Oud. The central location and shopping options score highly, while parking and noise nuisance are the most frequently mentioned points for improvement. "Everything is close by and you don't need a car, but on Saturday evening you want to have earplugs at home," says a recent review. View all reviews and scores per category on the review page of Centrum-Oud to get a complete picture before choosing a rental home.

Renting in Centrum-Oud compared with surrounding neighbourhoods

Are you still unsure whether Centrum-Oud is the right place to rent a home? Then compare it with the neighbourhoods in the same district. Stationsbuurt offers similar rental prices but is closer to the station. Groot Kroeven and West are more spacious districts with more family homes, often slightly cheaper. If you want to see the full supply of rental homes in Roosendaal, Buurtje.nl helps you with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources to find the neighbourhood that truly suits you.