Rental homes in Oudenbosch-Centrum, Halderberge

Rental prices and market figures Oudenbosch-Centrum, Halderberge

Oudenbosch-Centrum is a pronounced rental neighbourhood: 59% of the more than 2,136 homes are rental properties. Nearly half (46%) of the total housing stock is owned by housing associations, meaning there is a significant share of social housing available. In addition, 12% falls under other landlords, such as private investors and small property companies. In the free sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,808 per month, with a range of €725 to €3,500 per month. With an average surface area of 89 m², that works out to about €20 per m². Note: this concerns only the free sector, excluding social housing via associations. The WOZ value in the centre, at €256,000, is clearly below the average for the district Oudenbosch (€300,000) and the municipality Halderberge (€339,000). The average income of €30,500 is also lower than the district and municipal averages. This makes renting in Oudenbosch-Centrum relatively more accessible, although free-sector prices can sometimes be steep due to limited supply (only 6 rentals in the past year). At the top of this page, view the current daily prices and available rental properties in Oudenbosch-Centrum.

Living in Oudenbosch-Centrum: village character with surprisingly many amenities

Oudenbosch-Centrum feels like a compact West Brabant village that offers more than you might expect at first glance. The streetscape is defined by a mix of older terraced houses, 1960s-1970s porch flats around the Markt, and occasional new-build projects. The Basilica of Saints Agatha and Barbara, a scaled-down replica of St. Peter's in Rome, dominates the skyline and gives the centre a unique character you won't find anywhere else in the region. The atmosphere is village-like but lively, with a compact shopping street along the Markt and the Kade.

Amenities in the centre

Resident Ravi sums it up aptly: "Everything you could possibly need is nearby." That's largely true. On the Markt and in the immediate vicinity, you'll find an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo within walking distance, plus various specialist shops and eateries. The education score from residents is notably high at 9.0. That's not surprising: the Norbertuscollege (secondary school) is located in the centre, and there are several primary schools such as De Singel and Het Palet. Abuubakar mentions in his review that it's a "small village, but it has everything from secondary school to shops." For sports, you can go to football club Virtus and tennis club De Stok, just outside the centre. A swimming pool is lacking in Oudenbosch itself; for that, you travel to Roosendaal. Resident Melanie notes that she misses "a nice bit of nature for walking," and that's a fair point: the centre itself scores a 7.0 for green space, which is not particularly high.

Accessibility from Oudenbosch-Centrum

Accessibility scores the highest of all sub-scores at 8.4, and rightly so. Oudenbosch station is a few minutes' bike ride from the centre and offers a direct Sprinter connection to Roosendaal (7 minutes) and Breda (25 minutes). From there, you can transfer to intercity trains towards Rotterdam or Eindhoven. By car, you can quickly reach Roosendaal or Breda via the A17. Parking in the centre is largely free, although it can be a bit of a search for a spot around the Markt at busy times. By bike, you can reach surrounding villages such as Oud Gastel and Hoeven within ten to fifteen minutes.

Not everything is positive. Resident Pluer gives a 6.4 and writes about nuisance from construction traffic: "Only the new-build homes are considered. We've been in the noise and excessive traffic for a year and a half." That is a real point of concern, especially in parts of the centre where new construction is taking place. The municipality of Halderberge is investing in housing construction, but during the construction phase this comes at the expense of liveability for existing residents. Anyone looking for a rental home in the centre would do well to check whether construction projects are planned in the immediate vicinity.

Compared to adjacent neighbourhoods such as Spui and Velletri, the centre is more compact and busier, but you have all amenities within walking distance. Neighbourhoods like Pagnevaart and Albano are quieter and greener, but there you are more dependent on the car or bike for daily errands. View the neighbourhood page of Oudenbosch-Centrum for all resident reviews and detailed neighbourhood data.

Who is a rental property in Oudenbosch-Centrum interesting for?

The neighbourhood attracts a broad mix. The largest age group is 25-45 years (1,195 residents), and with 990 single-person households, the centre is popular among singles and starters. Renting an apartment in Oudenbosch-Centrum is a realistic option for starters, especially through the housing association sector. Register for this with Thuisvester, the largest association in the region, and allow for waiting lists of several years. In the free sector, supply is limited and properties go quickly: prepare your documents (income statement, employer's statement) in advance. With 1,080 residents aged 65 and over, the neighbourhood is also popular with seniors, partly due to the proximity of shops and care. Would you rather consider buying? Then also view the supply of homes for sale in Oudenbosch-Centrum, where the WOZ value is lower than in the rest of Halderberge.

What residents say about renting in Oudenbosch-Centrum

Residents give Oudenbosch-Centrum an average score of 7.7 out of 10, based on 5 reviews. The strongest points are education (9.0) and accessibility (8.4). Amenities score an 8.2. Weaker are the scores for green space (7.0) and sense of community (7.2). Cathy, who has lived there for only a year, calls it a "cosy little neighbourhood," while long-term resident Ravi, with an 8.2, says he has no complaints at all. Read all experiences on the review page of Oudenbosch-Centrum.

Compare rental properties in and around Oudenbosch-Centrum

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