Rental homes in Kattenbroek, Amersfoort

What does a rental property in Kattenbroek cost?

Kattenbroek was originally an owner-occupied neighbourhood: 66% of the more than 4,600 homes are owner-occupied, and only 34% are rental properties. Of those rental properties, about 25% are owned by housing associations, meaning the free-sector supply is limited. Only 8% of the total stock is rented out by other landlords. This explains why only 36 homes have been rented in the free sector in the past twelve months. The average rent in that free sector was €2,080 per month, with a range of €695 to €4,250. That is substantial, but it matches the average floor area of 159 m² that goes with it. Much of the more expensive supply consists of spacious single-family homes.

The average WOZ value in Kattenbroek is €415,000, just below the Amersfoort average of €432,000. The average disposable income of €41,300 is almost identical to that of the municipality. Renting in Kattenbroek is therefore not cheap, but prices are somewhat more moderate than in more sought-after neighbourhoods closer to the centre. Want to know what is currently available and at what price? Then check the current overview at the top of this page, as supply and daily prices change continuously.

Kattenbroek according to residents: quiet, green and everything nearby

Residents of Kattenbroek give their neighbourhood a 7.9 out of 10 on the Kattenbroek neighbourhood page. Notably high scores are for amenities (8.8) and education (8.5). That is no coincidence: Kattenbroek was built in the 1990s as a complete residential neighbourhood with its own shopping centre, several primary schools and sports facilities. Resident Ria Peulen sums it up succinctly: "Very cosy and people are there for each other! We live next to a city park, so lots of green! Shops also nearby, schools and sports, everything close by!" That city park, the Waterwingebied and the green belts running through the neighbourhood give Kattenbroek a village feel in the middle of Amersfoort.

The neighbourhood consists of very different sub-neighbourhoods, each with its own character. In the Paddenstoelenbuurt you will find the characteristic postmodern architecture for which Kattenbroek is known, while Woudzoom and surroundings is greener and more spacious. The sub-neighbourhoods Wintertuinen and De Verwondering mainly attract families because of the proximity of schools and playgrounds. Resident Tobias, who has lived there for six years, confirms that picture: "It is quiet with nice people and many things nearby." Another resident, River, adds that it is "a neighbourhood with all kinds of different people and cultures" where "there is always something going on."

In terms of accessibility, Kattenbroek scores an 8.0. Bus lines connect the neighbourhood with Amersfoort station and the city centre, and via the A28 you are quickly on the motorway. Chelsey, another resident, specifically mentions public transport as a plus point. To be fair: the neighbourhood is not hip or bustling. If you are looking for nightlife and terraces, you are better off in the Amersfoort city centre. But for daily groceries, a GP or a gym, you do not need to leave Kattenbroek. The safety score of 8.3 confirms what residents say: it feels safe here, even in the evening.

Renting in Kattenbroek: for families with a budget, less so for starters

With an average rent of €2,080 in the free sector, a rental home in Kattenbroek is mainly affordable for dual-income earners and families with an above-average income. The largest age group (45-65 years, over 3,500 residents) and the high proportion of households with children (1,815) confirm that this is an established family neighbourhood. Are you a starter or looking for an affordable apartment to rent in Kattenbroek? Then the free-sector supply is probably too expensive, and waiting times for social housing in Amersfoort are long. In that case, also consider neighbourhoods such as Isselt or het Soesterkwartier, where the supply is more diverse. If you are specifically looking for a home to buy, you can check the overview of homes for sale in Kattenbroek.

Searching for a rental property in Kattenbroek and surroundings

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply in Kattenbroek, including resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics that you will not find bundled anywhere else. Use the filters at the top to search by price, floor area or energy label. Is the supply in Kattenbroek limited? Then also check the broad supply of rental properties in Amersfoort or look specifically at the nearby Eemkwartier, which as a new-build neighbourhood regularly delivers new rental properties. Want to know more about the neighbourhood itself? The municipality of Amersfoort provides information about parking permits, waste collection and local regulations.