Rental homes in De Bouwen, Smallingerland

Renting in De Bouwen: a small private sector, but stable prices

Of the more than 2,087 homes in De Bouwen, 44% are rental properties. The majority of these are owned by a housing association (32%), while other landlords manage only 11% of the stock. The private sector is therefore limited in size. Over the past twelve months, 2 homes were rented in the private sector (excluding social housing and rooms), with an average rent of €1,065 per month for a home averaging 89 m². The range was €1,065, meaning there was little variation in supply. For current rental prices and the available rental properties in De Bouwen, please refer to the overview at the top of this page. The average WOZ value in De Bouwen is €256,000, slightly below the municipal average of €276,000 for Smallingerland. This indicates that the neighbourhood is somewhat more modest in terms of property value compared to the rest of the municipality, which is also reflected in the rental prices.

De Bouwen: a quiet neighbourhood where community matters

De Bouwen has a distinct character of its own. With over 3,355 residents, it is a medium-sized neighbourhood within Smallingerland, but what immediately stands out is the age distribution: more than a third of residents are 65 or older. That colours the atmosphere. It is quiet, the streets are clear, and social involvement is high. Resident Lidy Rusken describes the neighbourhood in one word as "social" and gives De Bouwen an 8.4 out of 10. That is no coincidence: the sub-scores for Safety (9.0) and Community (9.0) are remarkably high. People know each other here, and you can tell.

Green spaces also score highly (9.0), which matches the image of the neighbourhood: there is space, there are parks, and the living environment does not feel busy. Accessibility scores an 8.0, which is reasonable for a neighbourhood that is a bit further from the centre of Drachten. By bike or car you are there quickly, but those dependent on public transport will notice that connections are less frequent than in neighbourhoods closer to the city centre. Read more about the atmosphere, scores per category, and experiences of other residents on the neighbourhood page of De Bouwen.

The neighbourhood consists of several sub-areas, each with its own character. If you are looking for a rental home and want to know exactly where the supply is, it is worth also looking at De Bouwen noord or De Bouwen oost. In De Bouwen west and De Bouwen zuid, the supply and housing mix may vary from time to time. Those considering renting an apartment in De Bouwen would do well to use the filters at the top of the page to quickly see what is available.

Renting in De Bouwen: who is this best suited for?

De Bouwen is a neighbourhood that best suits people who value peace and social involvement. The large group of over-65s and the high proportion of single-person households (1,030 out of approximately 1,600 households) show that this is not a neighbourhood for those seeking hustle and bustle and urban life. Young couples or families with children looking for a rental home with lots of dynamics in the area will find that more in neighbourhoods such as the Centre of Drachten or De Wiken. Those who prefer to buy rather than rent can view the supply of homes for sale in De Bouwen, as 56% of the housing stock is owner-occupied.

Searching for rental properties in De Bouwen and surrounding area

The supply of rental properties in De Bouwen is limited, especially in the private sector. Buurtje.nl shows the current supply at the top of this page, including filters for price, surface area, and energy label. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, it is wise to also look at adjacent neighbourhoods such as De Singels or Drachtstervaart, or consult a broader overview of rental properties in Smallingerland. More information about living and facilities in the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Smallingerland.