Rental homes in Loven-Besterd, Tilburg

What does a rental property cost in Loven-Besterd?

Loven-Besterd is one of the more affordable neighbourhoods to rent in Tilburg. The average WOZ value here is €262,000, well below the Tilburg average of €314,000. This is also reflected in private-sector rental prices: over the past twelve months, a rental property in Loven-Besterd was let for an average of €1,246 per month, with a range of €490 to €2,500. This concerns private-sector rental properties, excluding social housing. With 128 properties rented out in that year, there is a fair amount of turnover, although most properties are on the compact side, averaging 76 m². More than half of the housing stock (54%) consists of rental properties, of which 15% are owned by housing associations and as much as 39% by other landlords. This makes the private sector dominant here. Want to know what is available today and at what price? Check the current overview at the top of this page.

Loven-Besterd: student neighbourhood with rough edges

Loven-Besterd is sandwiched between the centre of Tilburg and the ring road, and you can tell. The neighbourhood has an urban, sometimes messy character that is not appealing to everyone. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (2,110 residents), but the 15 to 25 age group is also strongly represented with 1,305 residents. This is due to the proximity of Tilburg University and the many shared houses, especially in areas like Besterd and Rosmolen. As a result, the neighbourhood feels young and lively, but also somewhat restless.

On the Loven-Besterd neighbourhood page, the resident rating is 3.2 out of 10, based on reviews. That is low, and the sub-scores explain why. Accessibility scores only 1 out of 10, which is striking for a neighbourhood so close to the centre. Residents complain about limited parking options and busy through roads. The scores for green spaces (2.0) and sense of community (2.0) are also low. One resident describes the neighbourhood as "little cohesion, high resident turnover." Safety scores the best at 6.0, while amenities and education both get a 5.0. Along the Besterdring and Bredaseweg, you will find plenty of shops for daily groceries, and there are primary schools nearby.

Yet Loven-Besterd also has practical advantages. You can walk to the Tilburg city centre within ten minutes, Tilburg station is within cycling distance, and the ring road provides quick access to the rest of the city. The Loven Noord area is slightly quieter than the part around Besterd, while Loven Oost and Loven Zuid have a more mixed character with both older terraced houses and newer apartments. The average income of €30,300 is below the Tilburg average of €34,000, fitting the profile of a neighbourhood with many starters and single people. As many as 2,175 households are single-person households, and only 22% are married.

Renting in Loven-Besterd: suitable for starters, less so for families

If you want to rent an affordable apartment in Tilburg and do not mind living in a somewhat busier, less green environment, then Loven-Besterd could be interesting. The neighbourhood suits students, young professionals and single people who appreciate the proximity to the centre. For families with children, the neighbourhood is less suitable: the lack of green space, limited community spirit and relatively low liveability scores mean that neighbourhoods like Fatima or Armhoef are better options. Prefer to buy? Check out the homes for sale in Loven-Besterd, where the lower WOZ value may offer opportunities.

View the current rental supply in Loven-Besterd

On this page of Buurtje.nl, you will find the current supply of rental properties in Loven-Besterd, including filters for price, surface area and energy label. Also compare the supply in adjacent neighbourhoods: see what is available for rent in Hoogvenne or consider the slightly quieter neighbourhood Jeruzalem. More about the entire municipality can be found on the page with rental properties in Tilburg. This way, you can compare well before choosing a rental home. The municipality of Tilburg also provides information about parking permits and housing regulations.