Rental homes in Centrum, Veenendaal

What does a rental property cost in the Centrum of Veenendaal?

The Centrum of Veenendaal is predominantly a rental district: 58% of the more than 3,280 homes are rental properties. Of these, 37% are owned by a housing association and 21% are rented out by private landlords or investors. This means there is relatively plenty of choice if you want to rent a home in Centrum, although the social rental market is difficult to access due to long waiting times. In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,330 per month, with a range of €808 to €2,500. The average size of those homes was 74 m², which works out at around €18 per square metre. That is substantial, especially considering that the WOZ value here, at €296,000, is well below the Veenendaal average of €375,000. The lower WOZ reflects the more compact housing supply: many apartments, few large single-family homes. Want to know what is available today? Check the current overview at the top of this page for up-to-date prices and numbers.

Living quietly in the middle of amenities: how residents experience the Centrum

On Buurtje.nl, residents rate the Centrum an 8.3 out of 10. Notably high scores are for safety (8.8) and sense of community (8.8). That may sound surprising for a city centre district, but it matches what residents themselves say. One long-term resident writes: "Everything close by, shops within walking distance" and describes the area as "cosy" and "helpful". In another review, she describes it as "very quiet, beautiful surroundings" and emphasises that neighbours are there for you. That combination of central amenities with a village-like, involved atmosphere is quite unique. Read more resident experiences and district data on the Centrum page.

Daily life largely revolves around the shopping area, which you can reach from almost any street in the district within a few minutes. The Koopcentrum neighbourhood forms the commercial heart with shops, eateries and the market. Around it lie the quieter residential areas such as de Schrijverswijk and Achterkerk, where the character is smaller-scale and quieter. In Meesterweide you will find a bit more green space and room. Accessibility scores an 8.0: Veenendaal-Centrum station is within walking distance and offers direct trains to Utrecht and Ede-Wageningen. By car, you can quickly reach the motorway via the A12.

What you should know: the district is ageing. The largest age group is 65-plus (1,775 of the 5,755 residents) and almost half of households are single-person. You notice this in the atmosphere, which is quiet during the day and still in the evening. The score for amenities (7.3) is the lowest sub-score, which probably relates to the limited availability of, for example, sports facilities or cultural amenities outside the shopping centre. The municipality of Veenendaal is investing in the redevelopment of the centre, but that is a process spanning years.

Renting in Centrum: for whom and for whom not?

With the large share of single-person households and the compact housing supply (average 74 m²), the Centrum is especially suitable for singles, couples without children and active seniors who like to have everything within walking distance. Renting an apartment in Centrum is relatively easy compared to other districts, simply because the supply here is larger. If you are looking for a spacious rental house with a garden for a family, you will be less well off here. Consider then the green district Zuidwest or Noordwest, where there are more single-family homes. Those who prefer to buy can view the supply of homes for sale in Centrum, although the choice there is more limited due to the high rental percentage.

Searching for a rental home in the Centrum of Veenendaal

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental homes in Centrum in one place, including filters on price, size and energy label. Compare not only the homes, but also the district scores and reviews, so you know what to expect. Want to search more broadly? Then also check the rental supply in all of Veenendaal, or see what is available in adjacent districts such as Noordoost and Zuidoost.