Rental homes in Goes

Renting a home in Goes: between social housing and the private sector

Goes is the largest municipality on Zuid-Beveland and serves as a regional centre for work, shopping and education. Of the more than 19,000 homes, approximately 39% are rental properties. The majority of these, around 28% of the total stock, are owned by housing associations such as RWS. The remaining 11% are private rentals and free-sector homes. This distinction is important because the price differences are significant. In the private sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,544 per month, with a range of €827 to €2,750. The average floor area was 102 m². That is steep by Zeeland standards, but still lower than in the Randstad. Social housing is considerably cheaper, but waiting lists are long. Registering with the municipality of Goes or with housing association RWS is therefore advisable if you do not want or cannot rent directly in the private sector. At the top of this page you will always see the current daily price and the available supply.

Goes has a train station with direct connections to Middelburg, Vlissingen and Bergen op Zoom, making the city attractive for commuters. The labour participation rate is 66%, and with an average income of €35,700, renting in Goes is feasible for many households, although the private sector requires an above-average budget. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, but there are also many starters and single people: single-person households form the largest group.

Neighbourhoods in Goes: from village character to city centre

Goes consists of a compact city centre surrounded by a series of smaller villages and cores, each with its own atmosphere. Residents give the municipality an average of 8.5 on Buurtje.nl, with notably high scores for green spaces (9.3) and safety (8.9). But there are clear differences per neighbourhood.

's-Heer Hendrikskinderen, quiet and green living

This village north of the city centre scores the highest with residents at 8.9. It is a typical Zeeland village with plenty of space, low-rise buildings and a strong sense of community. Families and older couples who consciously choose peace and quiet mainly live here. Finding a rental home is difficult here because the supply is small, but those who end up there are generally very satisfied. View the current supply in the village of 's-Heer Hendrikskinderen.

Goes-centrum, the beating heart of Zuid-Beveland

The city centre of Goes scores an 8.7 with residents based on 9 reviews. Here you will find the Grote Markt, shopping streets such as the Lange Vorststraat, the station and most of the hospitality venues. Renting an apartment in Goes-centrum is popular among starters and single people who want everything within walking distance. The downside: the supply goes quickly and prices are at the top end of the spectrum. One resident writes that the combination of amenities and the human scale of the city makes for pleasant living, without the hustle and bustle of a big city.

Kloetinge, village living within cycling distance of the city

Directly east of Goes lies Kloetinge, with a neighbourhood score of 8.6. The village has its own core with a primary school, church and sports clubs, but you can cycle to the centre of Goes in five minutes. Kloetinge mainly attracts families and people who appreciate the village character but do not want to be too far from amenities.

In addition, there are the smaller cores. Kattendijke scores a lower 7.2, possibly due to the more limited amenities and its somewhat isolated character. Villages such as Wolphaartsdijk and Oud-Sabbinge are truly rural and attract people who consciously choose peace and nature. 's-Heer Arendskerke and Wilhelminadorp are slightly further from the city centre but offer affordable alternatives. For a complete overview of all ratings per neighbourhood, you can visit the municipality page of Goes, where resident reviews and neighbourhood data are compiled.

For whom is renting a home in Goes a good choice?

Goes is suitable for various groups. Singles and starters find compact apartments in the centre, although they need to respond quickly because the supply is limited. With 69 private sector rentals in the past year, the market is not large. Families with children are well off in the village cores around Goes, where primary schools, sports clubs and green spaces are plentiful. The scores for education (8.3) and green spaces (9.3) confirm this. Seniors appreciate the peace and safety, and the good accessibility of the hospital and shops in the centre.

Honestly: if you need a high salary for the private sector but do not have it, renting a home in Goes in the private sector is difficult. Then register early with a housing association. Do you have more budget and are you also considering buying? The average WOZ value is €303,000. Then also check out the homes for sale in Goes. Practical tip: prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) so you can respond immediately when something becomes available. In a small market like Goes, speed makes the difference.

Searching for rental homes in Goes and surroundings

On this page you will find the current rental supply, supplemented with neighbourhood scores and experiences from residents. This way you not only see what a home costs, but also what it is really like to live there. If you do not find anything directly in Goes, also look at rental homes in neighbouring municipalities such as Kapelle, Borsele or Middelburg. Within Zeeland, distances are small. Read more about the region on the page of the province of Zeeland.