Rental homes in De Bilt
View the current rental property listings in De Bilt, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews per district. Compare prices and find the neighbourhood that suits you.
Renting in De Bilt: an honest picture of the rental market
The municipality of De Bilt is one of the greener municipalities in the province of Utrecht, with centres such as Bilthoven, Maartensdijk and Groenekan each having their own character. Of the nearly 20,000 homes, 39% are rental properties, the majority of which (27% of the total stock) are owned by housing associations. The remaining 12% are private landlords and free-sector homes. This means that the free-sector supply is relatively limited. In the past twelve months, only 74 homes were rented out in the free sector, at an average rent of €2,227 per month. The range runs from around €750 to €5,500 per month, with an average living area of 129 m². These are substantial amounts, fitting the high WOZ value (average €580,000) and the affluent character of the municipality. Look at the top of this page for the current daily prices and available supply.
De Bilt is strategically located between Utrecht and Amersfoort, with good connections via the A28. Bilthoven station offers a direct train connection to Utrecht Centraal and Amersfoort. This makes the municipality popular with commuters who seek peace but want to be in the city quickly. The downside: demand is high and supply is low, so finding a rental home in De Bilt requires patience and speed.
Neighbourhoods in De Bilt: where do you want to live?
The municipality of De Bilt consists of about ten centres and neighbourhoods that differ greatly in character. Whether you are a family looking for space, a starter wanting to rent an apartment in De Bilt, or an expat wanting to be close to Utrecht: it pays to compare the neighbourhoods carefully. On the municipal page of De Bilt you will find all resident reviews and neighbourhood scores together. The overall resident rating currently stands at 5.0/10, based on 3 reviews. That is not high, and the picture varies greatly per neighbourhood.
De Leijen, quiet living near the greenery
De Leijen scores a 9.0/10, by far the highest of all neighbourhoods in the municipality. It is a quiet, green neighbourhood on the edge of De Bilt, popular with families and seniors who value space and nature. Rental supply here is scarce, but when something becomes available, it goes quickly.
Bilthoven Zuid West, surprisingly critically rated
Strikingly, Bilthoven Zuid West scores only 3.0/10 based on 2 reviews. Residents are critical of the housing and the beauty of the neighbourhood. One reviewer indicates that the amenities and sense of community are disappointing. That is remarkable for a neighbourhood in the usually sought-after Bilthoven. Anyone considering renting a home here in De Bilt would do well to take a look themselves and read the reviews.
Bilthoven and the smaller centres
Bilthoven is the best-known village within the municipality, with its own station, shops along the Julianalaan and many detached homes on spacious plots. In Bilthoven Noord you will mainly find family homes in a wooded environment. Bilthoven Zuid Oost is closer to Bilthoven station and is more compact. For those who really want to live rurally, Groenekan and Westbroek are interesting: small villages with few amenities but plenty of peace. Maartensdijk is a middle ground, with its own village centre, primary schools and an active club life. In De Bilt Oost and De Bilt West you are closest to Utrecht, which is handy if you need to go into the city regularly. Hollandsche Rading lies on the north side and has its own train station on the Hilversum-Utrecht line.
Accessibility scores the highest of all categories in the resident rating at 9.0/10. That is correct: with two train stations, the A28 and good bus connections, you are quickly in Utrecht, Amersfoort or Hilversum. Residents are moderately positive about greenery (5.3/10) and education (5.0/10), but on housing (4.0/10) and beauty (3.3/10) there is clearly room for improvement.
Who is a rental home in De Bilt suitable for?
With an average income of €47,400 and a highly educated population (48% have a higher professional or university degree), De Bilt mainly attracts dual-income earners, families and professionals. The largest age group is 45-65 years, and 39% of households are married. That paints a picture of an established, stable municipality. Renting a home in De Bilt in the free sector is mainly realistic if you have an above-average household income. With an average rent of €2,227 per month, you should allow for a gross annual income of at least three to four times the annual rent.
For starters and singles with a smaller budget, the free sector here is difficult to afford. Registering with housing association SSW (you can find more information via the municipal website) is then sensible, but waiting times are long. Would you rather consider buying? Then take a look at the supply of homes for sale in De Bilt. And also look at rental homes in nearby municipalities such as Amersfoort, Bunnik or Baarn, where the supply is sometimes larger and prices somewhat lower.
Searching for a rental home in the municipality of De Bilt
On this page you will find the current rental supply, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews per neighbourhood. Buurtje.nl bundles all available rental homes in De Bilt and lets you filter by price, area and energy label. Compare neighbourhoods based on what residents really think of them, and also look at the supply in surrounding municipalities such as Eemnes or De Ronde Venen if you want to broaden your search area.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in De Bilt?
The average rent in the free sector in De Bilt is €2,227 per month, based on 74 rented homes in the past year. The range runs from €750 to €5,500 per month. Social housing falls outside this and is significantly cheaper, but has long waiting times.
Which neighbourhoods in De Bilt are the most popular for renting?
De Leijen scores the highest with a 9.0/10 among residents and is popular for its peace and greenery. Bilthoven Noord and De Bilt West are popular with families. Bilthoven Zuid West scores notably low with a 3.0/10. Check the neighbourhood scores per district to make the right choice.
How quickly are rental homes in De Bilt rented out?
Supply in the free sector is limited: only 74 homes were rented out in a whole year. That means a rental home in De Bilt is often gone quickly. Make sure your documents (employer's statement, pay slips, ID) are ready and respond immediately when something comes online.
What is the difference between social housing and the free sector in De Bilt?
In De Bilt, 27% of the housing stock is owned by housing associations (social housing), with rents below the liberalisation threshold. The free sector (12% of the stock) has no maximum rent and averages €2,227 per month. For social housing, you must register and waiting times of several years apply.
Is renting an apartment in De Bilt affordable for starters?
For starters, the free sector in De Bilt is difficult to afford, given the average rent of €2,227 per month. Starters are better off registering with a housing association or looking to surrounding municipalities such as Bunnik or Amersfoort, where supply is more abundant and sometimes cheaper.
How is the accessibility of De Bilt?
Residents rate accessibility at 9.0/10. The municipality has two train stations (Bilthoven and Hollandsche Rading) with direct connections to Utrecht and Amersfoort. Via the A28 you are quickly on the motorway. Bus lines connect the centres with Utrecht Central.
Do I need a parking permit if I rent a home in De Bilt?
In most neighbourhoods of De Bilt, parking is free and no permit is needed. Around the centre of Bilthoven and De Bilt-dorp, parking pressure may occur, but there is no paid parking. Check with the municipality for the current rules for your street.
Are there good schools in De Bilt for families renting a home?
De Bilt has several primary schools spread across the centres, and in Bilthoven is the well-known Nieuwe Lyceum. Residents give education a 5.0/10. The proximity of Utrecht offers additional choice in secondary and higher education. For families with children, Bilthoven Noord and Maartensdijk are particularly popular neighbourhoods.
Given the alarming increase in housing of non-Dutch people, our living environment has deteriorated from a peaceful, leafy residential community to a visibly depopulated ghetto of cultures that do not want to assimilate with the native Dutch residents. The area is becoming polluted, and in the evenings it is dangerous to go out for a walk. Children are rude to criminal, making the area unsafe with fatbikes.
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Auto-translated to English by AIMy neighbourhood is green, close to a station and lots of nice people live here! There are 2 popular schools in the area and I feel safe walking through my neighbourhood.
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