8 rental homes in Oerle, Tilburg

What does a rental home in Oerle cost? Affordable compared to the rest of Tilburg

Oerle is one of the neighbourhoods in Tilburg where renting is still relatively affordable. The average WOZ value is €250,000, well below the Tilburg average of €314,000. This also translates into rental prices in the free sector: over the past twelve months, a rental home in Oerle was let for an average of €1,038 per month, with a range of €545 to €2,195. This concerns free-sector rent, so excluding social housing via housing associations. These association homes, incidentally, make up a large part of the supply: as much as 44% of all homes in Oerle are owned by housing associations. In total, 61% of the more than 3,100 homes are rental properties, making Oerle a true renter's neighbourhood. Only 39% are owner-occupied homes. If you want to know what is available today, you can consult the current overview at the top of this page for the most recent rental prices and available homes.

Oerle honestly reviewed: what residents really say

If you ask residents of Oerle what it's like to live there, you won't get a unanimous answer. On the neighbourhood page of Oerle, the average resident score is 4.0 out of 10, based on ten reviews. That is low, and the comments explain why. Several residents speak of decay and a feeling of insecurity. One resident writes: "Lots of crime, don't go outside in the evening anymore." Another notes that the neighbourhood "used to be cosy, but not anymore" and complains about neglected homes and nuisance. The scores for safety (4.5), sense of community (3.4) and beauty (3.4) confirm that picture.

Yet there is also another side. A resident of the Afrikaanderbuurt gives an 8 out of 10 and describes it as a "nice neighbourhood with lots of young families" and cites the presence of schools, daycare centres, a supermarket, GP, pharmacy and bus stops as plus points. Oerle scores highest in education, with a 5.6. The neighbourhood indeed has primary schools and childcare facilities within walking distance, and along the Afrikaanderlaan you will find daily shopping amenities.

Accessibility is reasonable: there are bus stops in the neighbourhood that take you to the centre of Tilburg and the station, but with a score of 4.0, residents are not particularly positive about that. The neighbourhood is wedged between the ring road and other residential areas, so by bike you are quickly in the Tilburg city centre. Green spaces are available in the form of small parks and playgrounds, especially around the Afrikaanderbuurt Oost and the Zeeheldenbuurt, although the green score of 4.1 is modest. Honestly: Oerle is a neighbourhood with character, but also with serious points of concern regarding liveability and safety. Anyone looking for a rental home here would do well to walk through the streets themselves, preferably also in the evening.

Renting in Oerle: for whom, for whom not?

With an average income of €28,200, well below the Tilburg average of €34,000, Oerle mainly attracts renters with a tighter budget. The neighbourhood is popular with students and starters because of the low rental prices and proximity to the centre. The large group of 25- to 45-year-olds (2,180 residents) and the high proportion of single-person households (2,320) confirm this. For young families who value schools and play space, the Afrikaanderbuurt could be interesting. At the same time: if safety and a well-maintained living environment are a priority, Oerle is not the strongest choice at the moment. In that case, also consider the Fatima neighbourhood or check the supply of owner-occupied homes in Oerle, where you have more control over your immediate living environment. The municipality of Tilburg is investing in liveability projects, but according to residents, the effects are not yet visible everywhere.

Looking for a rental home in Oerle: view current supply

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental homes in Oerle together, including filters on price, surface area and energy label. You can compare rental prices with other neighbourhoods and read the resident reviews before making a choice. Renting an apartment in Oerle or prefer renting a home in an adjacent area? Then also take a look at the supply in Hoogvenne or Armhoef. This gives you a complete picture of what renting a home in Oerle and surroundings entails, and you can make a choice based on real data and experiences.