Rental homes in Hilvarenbeek

What does a rental property cost in the free sector of Hilvarenbeek?

Hilvarenbeek has traditionally been a home-owning municipality: 70% of the more than 4,050 homes are owner-occupied. Only 30% are rentals, of which 19% are owned by a housing association and 11% by other landlords. This makes the free sector supply limited. In the past twelve months, only 13 rental properties in the free sector have been rented out (excluding social housing and rooms). The average rent was €1,431 per month, with a range from €932 to €2,100. The average floor area of those homes was 72 m², resulting in a hefty price per square metre. By comparison, the average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €428,000, slightly below the municipal average of €452,000. That difference is small, but it says something: Hilvarenbeek village is just a bit more accessible than some outlying areas where larger detached homes push up the WOZ value. At the top of this page you will always find the current daily price and the current supply.

Village tranquillity with an 8.9 from residents: what is life like in Hilvarenbeek?

On Buurtje.nl, Hilvarenbeek scores an 8.9 out of 10. That is remarkably high, and the sub-scores explain why. Accessibility and green space both score a perfect 10, safety and community spirit score a 9. Residents describe Hilvarenbeek as a place where you can safely leave your car unlocked on the driveway and where neighbours still greet each other. One resident sums it up: the combination of nature, tranquillity and yet good accessibility to Tilburg makes this village special. And that is true. Via the N269 you are at Tilburg Central in a quarter of an hour, and the Beekse Bergen safari park is literally just around the corner. This gives the village a dual character: rural and green, but not isolated.

The centre around the Vrijthof and the Sint-Petrus' Bandenkerk has a compact but complete range of amenities. There is an Albert Heijn, a bakery, a GP practice and several catering establishments. The weekly market on Friday is a fixed ritual. Those who want more drive to Tilburg. Education scores an 8: there are primary schools in the village, but for secondary education you have to go to Tilburg or Oisterwijk. On the neighbourhood page of Hilvarenbeek you can read all resident experiences and detailed neighbourhood data. Also look at the neighbourhood Hilvarenbeek-kern for the centre, or at the scattered houses if you prefer a more rural setting.

What you should know: Hilvarenbeek is ageing. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (2,545 residents), and the 65-plus group numbers 2,390 people out of a total of 8,775. You notice this in the atmosphere: it is quiet, sometimes still. Young people between 15 and 25 are a small group with 915 people. There is no nightlife, and the cultural offering is modest. That is not criticism, it is the reality of a Brabant village that derives its charm precisely from that tranquillity. The municipality Hilvarenbeek does invest in liveability and housing construction, but that does not eliminate the scarcity on the rental market.

Renting in Hilvarenbeek: which tenants does it work for?

With an average income of €38,700 and a labour participation rate of 69%, Hilvarenbeek is a working middle-class community. A rental home in the free sector averaging €1,431 per month requires a gross income of at least three times the rent, so about €4,300 gross per month. This makes renting here mainly suitable for dual-income couples, couples without children (the largest household group with 1,350 households) and professionals who work in Tilburg but want to live in a village. For starters with a modest salary, the supply is tight and pricey. Those looking for more space for their budget could consider buying a home: view the supply of homes for sale in Hilvarenbeek. If you are looking for an apartment to rent in Hilvarenbeek, keep in mind that most supply consists of smaller units around that 72 m².

Exploring the rental supply in Hilvarenbeek and surroundings

Via Buurtje.nl you can compare not only rental properties in Hilvarenbeek, but also resident experiences and neighbourhood statistics. That helps you make a fair choice. Want to look more broadly within the municipality of Hilvarenbeek? Then also check the supply in Diessen, the small-scale Esbeek or the nearby Biest-Houtakker. Or view all rental options in the municipality in one place.