Rental homes in Oost, Roosendaal

Renting in Oost: affordable, but the free-sector supply is limited

Of the more than 2,800 homes in the Oost district, 43% are in the rental sector. That sounds generous, but the majority of these are social housing through corporations such as Alwel, which accounts for about 34% of the housing stock. The free sector is small: over the past twelve months, only 6 free-sector rental homes were rented out in Oost, with an average rent of €924 per month and a range of €695 to €1,025 per month. The average size of those homes was 118 m². These are annual averages for the free sector, excluding social housing. For current rental prices and availability, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

The WOZ value in Oost averages €249,000, which is clearly lower than the municipal average of €292,000 for Roosendaal. This reflects the character of the district: more corporation-owned properties, fewer owner-occupied homes in the higher segment, and an average income of €33,700, which is slightly below the municipal average of €35,100. Anyone looking for a rental home in Oost has the best chance through a social housing registration, because the free-sector supply varies greatly and is rarely large.

Oost from the inside: green and well-connected, but not without tensions

On the Oost district page, residents give the district an average score of 6.6 out of 10, based on submitted reviews. The scores vary widely by theme. Accessibility scores notably high at 9.0, and green spaces even get a perfect 10. This matches the image of the district: Oost has relatively many green strips and is well-connected via the N259 and the nearby access roads towards the centre of Roosendaal. For those who travel daily by car or bike, this is a plus that residents clearly appreciate.

But the review by Jolanda Witte, who gives the district a 6.6, tells a more nuanced story. She writes that it was once a nice and quiet neighbourhood, but that there is currently a lot of nuisance due to the housing of large groups of people from Eastern Europe in the apartments, organised by housing association Alwel. She also mentions problems with alcohol and drug use in the neighbourhood. These signals are reflected in the low sub-scores for community (5.0), beauty (5.0) and housing (4.0). The latter score is remarkably low and suggests that residents are not satisfied with the quality or management of the housing stock.

Oost consists of several neighbourhoods, each with its own character. The leafy Fatima-villapark has a quieter, greener appearance, while in the Sint Josephbuurt you will find more of the atmosphere of a traditional Roosendaal working-class neighbourhood. Keijenburg also has its own resident base and housing types. So it pays to look per neighbourhood at what best suits what you are looking for, because experiences can vary considerably from street to street. Amenities score a 7.0, indicating that daily shopping and basic services are easily accessible, although the range of shops in Oost itself is limited and for larger purchases you have to rely on the city centre.

Renting in Oost: for whom is it a good choice, and for whom not?

Oost mainly attracts residents between 45 and 65 years old, but also a relatively large proportion of single-person households (more than 1,200 of the approximately 2,800 homes). It is a district that suits people who appreciate peace and greenery and are not dependent on a lively city centre within walking distance. For families with children or people who place great value on a close-knit neighbourhood community, Oost is currently less obvious, given the low community score. Those considering buying instead of renting can also look at the supply of homes for sale in Oost, which makes up 57% of the housing stock. Renting in Oost is affordable, but requires realistic expectations about the available supply and the social dynamics in the district.

Searching for rental homes in Oost and surroundings

Buurtje.nl shows the current rental supply in Oost at the top of this page, including filters on price, size and energy label. Is the supply limited or does the district not quite fit? Then also check what is for rent in nearby Centrum, the quieter district Groot Kroeven or view the total overview of rental homes in Roosendaal. Noord and West are also worth exploring as alternatives. More information about living and residing in the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Roosendaal.