Rental homes in Dauwendaele, Middelburg
Looking for a rental property in Dauwendaele? Check the current listings on this page, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics.
Renting in Dauwendaele: affordable, but private sector supply is scarce
Dauwendaele is one of the most rental-dominated neighbourhoods in Middelburg. About 60% of the more than 3,198 homes are rental properties, the majority of which are owned by housing associations (49%). This makes Dauwendaele a typical social housing neighbourhood, with an average WOZ value of €180,000, well below the municipal average of €259,000. Those looking for a rental home in the private sector have fewer options here. Over the past twelve months, only 6 private sector homes were rented out, with an average rent of €1,030 per month and a range of €1,004 to €1,070 per month. The average floor area was 120 m². These are annual averages for the private sector, excluding social housing and rooms. For current rental prices and availability, please consult the overview at the top of this page.
Anyone considering renting an apartment in Dauwendaele through the private sector should be aware that supply is limited and goes quickly. The social rental market is dominant here, but waiting times via the housing association apply. Renting a home in Dauwendaele is therefore mainly realistic for those already registered with a housing association, or willing to grab a private sector home as soon as it becomes available.
Dauwendaele honestly reviewed: facilities good, image challenging
Dauwendaele has a mixed profile. The neighbourhood scores a 6.6 based on resident reviews, with highs for accessibility (8.0) and facilities (8.4), but low scores for safety (5.8), beauty (4.8) and education (4.0). This is no random distribution. Residents are generally positive about the practical side of the neighbourhood, but critical of the living environment itself. René describes it as a "top neighbourhood" with all amenities, while acknowledging that Dauwendaele has "a somewhat poorer reputation". That is correct. Other residents are more direct: Brigitte gives the neighbourhood a 4.6 and writes about shootings, stabbings and bulky waste left lying around near underground containers. Bo (6.5) openly calls the neighbourhood the "back alley" of Middelburg and describes a lot of crime and burglaries. These are not isolated anecdotes; the safety score of 5.8 confirms this picture.
Yet the picture is not one-dimensional. Another resident (7.2) describes it as a quiet neighbourhood where people keep to themselves, largely because most residents work. And resident A. (6.9) appreciates the location and proximity of supermarkets and shops, but misses a chemist in the shopping centre and feels there is little greenery or walking spots. The latter ties in with the green score of 6.8: not bad, but not a reason to move here either. Read all experiences and the full neighbourhood data on the Dauwendaele neighbourhood page.
The neighbourhood consists of several sub-areas, each with its own character. Dauwendaele I and Dauwendaele II form the core of the neighbourhood, while the Edelstenenbuurt and Kruitmolen have a slightly different atmosphere. If you are considering looking for rental homes in Dauwendaele, it pays to check per sub-area what is available and how residents experience that specific environment.
Renting in Dauwendaele: who is it suitable for, and who is it not?
Dauwendaele mainly attracts families, singles and residents with lower to average incomes; the average household income is €28,700, clearly below the Middelburg average of €35,300. The neighbourhood is therefore less suitable for renters looking for a quiet, tidy environment with few social issues. Those seeking that would be better off looking at Klarenbeek or Griffioen, or exploring the Middelburg city centre. Considering buying instead of renting? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Dauwendaele as an alternative.
Looking for a rental home in Dauwendaele or nearby
The current supply of rental homes in Dauwendaele can be found at the top of this page, including filters for price, floor area and energy label. Buurtje.nl combines this with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics so you not only find a home, but also know where you will end up. Want a broader search area? Then view all rental homes in Middelburg or compare with the nearby neighbourhood Nieuw Middelburg. For municipal information about housing and registering with a housing association, you can visit the Middelburg municipality website.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average cost of a rental home in Dauwendaele?
In the private sector, the average rent in Dauwendaele over the past year was €1,030 per month, with a range of €1,004 to €1,070 per month. The average size of these homes was 120 m². These are annual averages excluding social housing and rooms. Current listings and daily prices are at the top of this page.
How safe is Dauwendaele to live in?
Dauwendaele scores a 5.8 on safety in resident reviews, which is the lowest sub-score for the neighbourhood. Several residents mention incidents such as burglaries and violent crimes. The overall rating of the neighbourhood is 6.6 out of 10. If safety is a high priority, it is worth considering nearby neighbourhoods such as Klarenbeek or Griffioen.
What is the waiting time for social housing in Dauwendaele?
Dauwendaele has a large share of housing association homes: approximately 49% of all homes are owned by a housing association. For a social rental home, you must register with the regional housing association. Exact waiting times vary by property type and can be requested via the website of the municipality of Middelburg or the relevant housing association.
Is Dauwendaele well connected by public transport?
Accessibility is actually a strong point of Dauwendaele: residents give it a score of 8.0. The neighbourhood is close to the centre of Middelburg and has good bus connections. For commuters or people without a car, this is a practical advantage that offsets other drawbacks of the neighbourhood.
Are there good schools near Dauwendaele?
Education is the lowest-scoring category in resident reviews of Dauwendaele, with a score of 4.0 out of 10. Residents do not seem very satisfied with the educational offerings directly in the neighbourhood. For more information about schools in the area, you can visit the website of the municipality of Middelburg, which provides an overview of primary and secondary schools in the region.
There is a lot of crime, and there are many burglaries and shootings, you have to be able to handle it, it's a multicultural neighbourhood and many children, but mostly dark-skinned children, but I don't mind that, mostly families from Morocco, Syria and Somalia live there, we ourselves live between a family from Somalia and a family from Syria, a lot of noise with the children but nice people. It consists of owner-occupied and rental houses. People live in flats who put household waste next to the underground containers with food scraps and throw food without packaging on the grass and so on, There is a reasonable shopping centre with a baker, a Jumbo, an Aldi, Primera, 2 foreign hairdressers, 1 Dutch hairdresser, 2 Moroccan supermarkets, 1 has a complete butcher's shop, this is a great supermarket, comes here daily. A youth centre, a meeting place for adults, a Domino's, a Zeeman, a bicycle shop, a flower shop, a Bistro which is more often closed than open, and a sandwich shop, a Syrian eatery, a snack bar/fishmonger, that was about it. Safety is insufficient because there are often shootings and burglaries
Auto-translated to English by AIAlways a lot of misery including shootings, stabbing incidents, just not a nice place to live. And there is also a lot of neighbour noise and the neighbourhood looks like a slum because rubbish is thrown around the underground bins, such as household waste and bulky waste like furniture, while they want to improve the neighbourhood but do nothing about it.
Auto-translated to English by AIDauwendale has a somewhat lesser reputation, but living here is pleasant with all amenities.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood, most people work so little contact
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of nuisance (groups of youngsters etc.), but it is in a nice location. Plenty of supermarkets and other shops, although I think the shopping centre could use a chemist. There aren't really any natural spots for walking unfortunately, and there aren't many homes that a first-time buyer could actually move into. What could be better: the nuisance remains the most annoying thing for me, more places for young people so they don't have to hang out in the car park in front of my house or in the shopping centre would be nice.
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