Rental homes in Huizermaat West en Zuid, Huizen

What does a rental property cost in Huizermaat West and Zuid?

Huizermaat West and Zuid is one of the few neighbourhoods in Huizen where the share of rental properties (52%) is larger than the share of owner-occupied properties. That is striking, because in the rest of the municipality of Huizen the ratio is often reversed. Of those rental properties, 41% belong to a housing association, meaning a significant part of the neighbourhood consists of social housing. The remaining 11% is rented out by private landlords or investors. In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,409 per month, with a range of €1,250 to €1,500. These are properties averaging 93 m². That is relatively affordable compared to the broader rental market in Huizen, but keep in mind that supply is limited: only 15 properties were rented out in the free sector last year. The WOZ value here is €365,000, well below the municipal average of €448,000. This translates into lower rents, but also into a different type of property supply. At the top of this page you will always see the current daily price and the current supply.

Huizermaat West and Zuid: quiet living with a rough edge

On Buurtje.nl, residents rate this neighbourhood a 6.9 out of 10. That is not an outstanding score, and the sub-scores show why. Accessibility scores highest at 8.3: the neighbourhood is close to Gooierserf and Huizermaat shopping centre, and bus connections to Hilversum and the Gooi region are good. Education also scores reasonably well at 7.7, which makes sense given the primary schools in the immediate vicinity. But on safety (6.3), sense of community (6.3) and especially attractiveness (6.0), there is still room for improvement.

Resident Nick is positive and calls it "a good, pleasant neighbourhood with nice people, a nice park nearby, supermarket also very close." That is true: Gooimeer and Gooimeerpark are within walking distance, and the Albert Heijn and other shops at Huizermaat shopping centre are reachable within a few minutes. But there is also another side. Resident S, who has lived there for twenty years, is much more critical: "Have lived here for 20 years, have seen the neighbourhood go downhill like crazy." That score of 4.6 out of 10 speaks volumes. A third resident, Jappa, is somewhere in between and describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood" where "not much exciting happens, sometimes a small incident but nothing that gets completely out of hand." More resident reviews and neighbourhood data for Huizermaat West and Zuid can be found on the detailed neighbourhood page.

The neighbourhood consists of two clearly different parts. Huizermaat West has a slightly more urban character with more flats and porch-access apartments, while the southern part is slightly greener and more spacious. The largest age group is 65-plus (1,825 out of 5,845 residents), which is noticeable in the quiet street scene during the day. At the same time, there are also families and singles: single-person households form the largest group at 1,040. The average income of €35,100 is below the Huizen average of €40,600, and that is visible in the type of homes and amenities.

Renting in Huizermaat West and Zuid: for whom and not?

If you are looking for an affordable rental home in Huizen and can live with a neighbourhood that is functional but not a beauty prize winner, then Huizermaat West and Zuid is worth considering. For singles and elderly people who want to be close to shops and public transport, the location is practical. Families with school-age children benefit from the nearby schools. But if you are looking for a lively neighbourhood with a lot of social cohesion or a well-maintained streetscape, then the neighbourhood is less suitable. Renting an apartment in Huizermaat West and Zuid in the free sector is possible from around €1,250 per month, although supply is scarce. Would you rather buy? Then check out the supply of owner-occupied homes in Huizermaat West and Zuid. Those with a larger budget and looking for a greener, quieter alternative can also look at Erica en Tafelberg or the Westereng neighbourhood.

Searching for a rental property in Huizermaat West and Zuid

Via Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply in Huizermaat West and Zuid, including filters on price, surface area and energy label. Rental properties in Huizermaat West and Zuid do not become available every day, so it pays to check regularly. Also compare with the supply in adjacent neighbourhoods such as het Oude Dorp or the Staatslieden en Componistenbuurt. On the website of the municipality of Huizen you will also find information about housing policy and social rental properties in the region.