Apartments for rent in Gooise Meren

Gooise Meren: a villa village or also something for apartment renters?

Gooise Meren is known for spacious detached houses and leafy streets. But there is a decent supply of apartments, spread across centres such as Bussum, Naarden and Muiden. These are predominantly smaller complexes, often from the 1960s to the 1990s, sometimes new-build on the edges of the centre. Large anonymous flat complexes are not the norm here.

The supply is limited and falls in the higher rental segment. This makes renting an apartment in Gooise Meren something for people with a stable income: couples without children, expats who want to live close to Amsterdam, or people who consciously choose the peace of the Gooi without wanting to maintain a garden. View all rental properties in Gooise Meren for the current overview.

What you need to know before you respond

• Respond quickly. Apartments in Gooise Meren are rarely available for long. Set up a search alert and respond within a day of listing.
• Check the service charges. For apartments, there are often additional costs for the VvE contribution, lift, communal areas or garden maintenance. Always ask for the total monthly amount, not just the bare rent.
• Ask about the energy label. Older complexes in Bussum and Naarden sometimes have a low label. This directly translates into higher heating costs, especially in larger apartments with lots of glass.
• Pay attention to the floor area for financing or assessment. Banks and landlords strictly scrutinise apartments under 40m² if you want to arrange a mortgage or business guarantee. Not directly relevant for renting, but if you later want to buy.
• Ask about the parking arrangement. In Bussum Centrum, paid parking applies in a large part of the neighbourhood. Some complexes have their own parking space, others do not. That can make a difference of tens of euros per month.
• Use the free Buurtje.nl app. The app sends you a push notification as soon as a new apartment becomes available that matches your search. Free to download via the App Store and Google Play.
• Check the VvE health. When renting an apartment, you also indirectly rent into a Homeowners' Association. A poorly maintained VvE means deferred maintenance on the building, which affects you as a tenant through drafts, leaks or an outdated lift.

Price level: what determines what you pay

Apartments in Gooise Meren fall into the higher rental segment. Current prices can be found in the overview at the top of this page. What drives the price up:

• Location relative to the centre or station (Bussum Zuid, Naarden-Bussum).
• Presence of a balcony, terrace or outdoor space. In a region where green is the norm, this carries weight.
• Parking space included with the apartment.
• New-build versus existing construction. New-build in Gooise Meren is scarce and commands a significant premium.
• Floor level and view. Apartments with an unobstructed view of greenery or water are consistently priced higher.

Considering making the step from renting to buying? Also view the supply of apartments for sale in Gooise Meren for comparison.

Neighbourhoods to watch

Not every centre of Gooise Meren has the same amount of apartment supply. These are the three most relevant neighbourhoods:

• Brediuskwartier (9.0/10). Quiet residential area in Bussum with high resident satisfaction. Green, little traffic, close to amenities. Apartments here are scarce but sought after.
• Bussum Centrum (8.4/10). The largest apartment supply in Gooise Meren is here. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and the station. Paid parking is a point of attention.
• Eng (7.6/10). Quieter and slightly more affordable than the centre. Less supply, but those with patience sometimes find an apartment with more space for less money.

More neighbourhood data, resident reviews and liveability scores can be found on the overview page of Gooise Meren.

Nothing found? Also look at Amsterdam

The housing market in Gooise Meren is tight and supply is limited. If you are flexible on location, it is worth also looking at apartments for rent in Amsterdam. The connection from Bussum to Amsterdam is good, and the supply in the city is much larger. This significantly increases your chance of finding a home, especially if you want to move quickly.