Rental homes in Odijk, Bunnik

What does a rental property cost in Odijk? Free sector from €1,310

Odijk is a village where buying is the norm: 73% of homes are owner-occupied, and only 26% are rental properties. Of those rental properties, 17% are managed by a housing association, while around 9% are offered via other landlords. This makes the free sector rental market in Odijk quite tight. In the past twelve months, only 15 rental properties in the free sector have been rented out (excluding social housing). The average rent was €1,676 per month, with a range from €1,310 to €2,495. For that, you got an average of 127 square metres, which is reasonably spacious for a village environment. The WOZ value in Odijk is €503,000, slightly below the municipal average of €530,000 in Bunnik. That difference is small, but it confirms that Odijk's price level is in line with the rest of the municipality. Want to know what is available today? Check the current overview at the top of this page for daily prices and the current supply.

Odijk: a family village with village tranquillity and short lines

Odijk is not a district of a city; it is an independent village in the municipality of Bunnik with over 6,100 residents. The largest group of residents is between 45 and 65 years old (1,855 people), and with 950 households with children, it is clearly a place where families settle. 44% of residents are married. It is the type of village where you know your neighbour by name, and where children still play outside on the street. The village centre on the Singel has a small Albert Heijn, a baker, a hairdresser and a few eateries. Not extensive, but enough for daily shopping. For larger purchases, you drive to Zeist or Utrecht.

Residents on the district page of Odijk regularly mention the tranquillity and green surroundings as plus points. One resident wrote: "Wonderfully quiet living, lots of greenery and nice neighbours. For children, it's great." That picture matches the data: 43% of residents are highly educated, the average income is €44,100, and the labour participation rate is 68%. It is a stable, involved community. But there are also caveats. Public transport is limited: there is a bus towards Utrecht and Zeist, but the frequency is not high. Without a car, you quickly rely on a bicycle in Odijk. Driebergen-Zeist railway station is about five kilometres away, and Bunnik station is slightly closer. The heart of the village, around the centre of Odijk, is compact and clear. Towards the outer edges you will find the scattered houses around Odijk, where it becomes even more rural with views over meadows and orchards.

Village life partly revolves around the primary schools (there are two), sports clubs and the community centre. According to the municipality of Bunnik, investments are being made in sustainability and liveability of the small cores. Energy consumption in Odijk is relatively low with an average of 1,030 m³ of gas per home, which points to reasonably well-insulated houses. Yet it is not a bustling village: young people between 15 and 25 (625 people) often move away towards Utrecht for nightlife and study. If you are looking for excitement, Odijk is not your place.

Renting in Odijk: suitable for families, less so for starters

With an average rent of €1,676 in the free sector and limited supply, a rental home in Odijk is mainly accessible for dual-income earners and families with above-average income. The spacious homes (average 127 m²) are attractive if you have children and value a quiet, green living environment. For single starters or students, renting a house in Odijk is less realistic: supply is scarce, prices are high, and renting an apartment in Odijk is hardly possible because the housing stock largely consists of single-family homes. If you are looking for more affordable options or a larger supply, also look at the village of Bunnik itself or at Werkhoven, which is even more rural but sometimes has lower prices. Considering buying instead of renting? Check the supply of homes for sale in Odijk, because with 73% owner-occupied homes, the choice there is considerably larger.

Searching for a rental property in Odijk: current supply and resident reviews

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply in Odijk, including filters on price, surface area and energy label. In addition to the property listings, you also see resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only choose a home but also a neighbourhood that suits you. The supply changes quickly, so it pays to check regularly. Want to search more broadly? Also check the supply in the entire municipality of Bunnik for more options in the region.