Rental homes in Mensfort, Eindhoven

Rental prices and market figures for Mensfort, Eindhoven

Mensfort is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 59% of the approximately 1,594 homes are rental properties. Of these, 41% are owned by housing corporations (social housing) and 18% are rented out by other landlords in the private sector. This makes Mensfort one of the neighbourhoods in Eindhoven with a relatively large share of affordable social housing, although waiting lists are long.

In the private sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,574 per month, based on 49 rented homes. The range runs from €760 to €2,500 per month. With an average floor area of 76 m², this works out at around €20.70 per m². That is steep, but fits the picture of the tight Eindhoven rental market. The WOZ value in Mensfort is €285,000, lower than the average for the Erp district (€294,000) and well below the Eindhoven average of €360,000. The average income of €31,200 is also below that of the municipality (€38,200). Renting in Mensfort is therefore relatively affordable compared to many other Eindhoven neighbourhoods. At the top of this page, you can see the current overview of available rental properties and daily prices.

Living in Mensfort, Eindhoven

Mensfort is located in the north of Eindhoven, wedged between the Kennedylaan and the railway line towards Helmond. It is a typical post-war expansion district from the 1950s and 1960s, built at a time when Philips and DAF were making the city grow. Here you will mainly find terraced houses, porch flats and a number of newer apartment complexes along the edges. The streets are wide, there are mature trees and the gardens are modest but green. It is not a trendy neighbourhood, but a quiet, functional residential area where people have lived for years and where you still greet your neighbour.

The largest age group (25-45 years, over 1,125 residents) shows that Mensfort is popular with young workers and first-time buyers. At the same time, there are around 530 residents aged 65 and over and 420 children under 15, creating a mixed population. With 970 single-person households out of 3,200 residents, it is clear that many single people find their place here, partly thanks to the supply of smaller rental apartments.

Facilities in and around Mensfort

You can do your daily shopping at the Jumbo on Woenselse Markt, a few minutes' bike ride away. In the immediate vicinity you will also find a Lidl and an Albert Heijn. Mensfort itself is not the shopping heart of Eindhoven, but Woenselse Markt and Woensel shopping centre are within walking distance. For primary education, there are schools in the immediate area, including De Korenaar primary school. Sports facilities can be found at Sportpark Mensfort, where football club Wodan is active, among others. The Stadswandelpark and the Henri Dunantpark are within cycling distance for those looking for more green space. Medical facilities such as GPs and a pharmacy are available nearby. On the Eindhoven municipality website you can find more information about district facilities and ongoing projects.

Accessibility of Mensfort

Residents give accessibility a score of 10 out of 10, and for good reason. Bus stops along the Kennedylaan and Woenselsemarkt provide direct connections to Eindhoven Central (about 10 minutes by bus). By bike, you can reach the station or the city centre in a quarter of an hour. The A50 and the Eindhoven Ring Road are accessible within five minutes by car, making commuting to Helmond, Den Bosch or Tilburg easy. Parking is free and without a permit on most streets, although it can be busier around the flats in the evenings.

Residents rate Mensfort at 8.9 out of 10. Accessibility, facilities and education score particularly highly (10). Safety gets a 9 and the beauty of the neighbourhood also scores highly. Green spaces and housing score the lowest at 7, which fits the picture of a post-war district that is functionally laid out but does not excel in parks or architecture. Read more about residents' experiences on the Mensfort neighbourhood page.

Compared to neighbouring areas such as Woensel-West and Kronehoef, Mensfort is slightly quieter and less urban. Woensel-West has more restaurants and a livelier streetscape, while Kronehoef is similar in terms of housing types but feels more compact. If you are looking for more green space, you could also look at the supply in Rapenland, which is laid out a bit more spaciously.

Is Mensfort right for you as a tenant?

A rental home in Mensfort is interesting for first-time buyers and single people who want to live relatively affordably in Eindhoven, without being far from the centre. Young couples and expats renting an apartment in Mensfort will also find a good base here. For families, there is enough space, although the supply of larger homes in the private sector is limited. Seniors benefit from the proximity of facilities and the flat terrain. Note: the private sector is competitive. Respond quickly to homes that become available for rent, and make sure you have your proof of income and references ready. For social housing, you can register with Woonbedrijf, but expect years-long waiting lists. Are you also considering a home to buy? Then check out the supply of homes for sale in Mensfort as an alternative.

What residents say about Mensfort

Based on 1 review, Mensfort scores 8.9 out of 10. The highest sub-scores are accessibility, education and facilities (all three a 10). The lowest scores go to green spaces and housing (both a 7). One resident describes the neighbourhood as follows: "Everything is close by, you have good bus connections and schools around the corner. The green spaces could be a bit better, but otherwise it's a great place to live here." Want to read all the reviews and see the scores per category? Go to the reviews and neighbourhood data for Mensfort.

Compare rental homes in Mensfort with surrounding neighbourhoods

Want to know if Mensfort is the right neighbourhood for you? Compare the supply and atmosphere with nearby neighbourhoods. Barrier is more compact and urban, while Vredeoord is more of a family neighbourhood. At district level, you can also look at the rental supply in the Erp district or more broadly at all rental homes in Eindhoven. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data, so you not only find a home but also really get to know the neighbourhood before you rent a house in Mensfort.