Rental homes in Padua, Tilburg

Rental prices and market figures for Padua, Tilburg

Padua is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 56% of the 750 homes are rental properties, compared to 44% owner-occupied homes. Of the total housing stock, 33% is owned by housing corporations (social rent), while 23% is rented out by other landlords in the private sector. This makes Padua a neighbourhood with a broad rental spectrum, from affordable social housing to more expensive private-sector homes.

In the private sector (excluding social rent and room rentals), the average rent over the past twelve months was €982 per month, with a range of €663 to €1,650. With an average floor area of 106 m², this works out to about €9.26 per m². The average WOZ value in Padua is €243,000, which is significantly lower than the district average of Groeseind-Hoefstraat (€271,000) and the Tilburg municipal average of €314,000. This translates into relatively reasonable rents compared to many other parts of Tilburg. Want to see the current daily prices and available listings? Scroll to the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Padua, Tilburg

Padua is nestled between the Ringbaan Zuid and the railway line, in the southwest of Tilburg. It is a compact, colourful neighbourhood with a mix of post-war terraced houses, porch flats from the 1960s and 1970s, and the occasional newer apartment. The streets are relatively narrow, with many low-rise buildings and the odd four- or five-storey block. It is not a neighbourhood that immediately catches your eye when driving through, but residents appreciate the friendly, multicultural atmosphere that prevails.

Resident Jeroen Lelieveldt describes it aptly: "A cosy multicultural neighbourhood with occasional nuisance." He mentions the weekly market as a plus point, but also honestly notes that there is occasional nuisance from vagrants and drug use in the area. That is something to bear in mind, especially around certain spots along the Ringbaan Zuid.

Facilities in and around Padua

For daily groceries, you are well-served: there is a Lidl within walking distance on Hoefstraat, and a bit further towards the centre you will find an Albert Heijn and Jumbo. Hoefstraat itself is a lively shopping street with small specialist shops, hairdressers, a bakery and various eateries. For larger shopping needs, you can cycle to the city centre in a few minutes. Primary schools are available in the immediate vicinity, including Jeanne d'Arc primary school. For secondary education and vocational training, there are several options in Tilburg-Zuid and the centre. Sports club RKDVC is nearby, and Leijpark with its extensive green spaces and petting zoo is a pleasant outing within cycling distance.

Accessibility of Padua

Accessibility scores highly among residents (8.0/10), and rightly so. Bus routes towards Tilburg station and the centre stop along Ringbaan Zuid and Hoefstraat. By bike, you can reach Tilburg Central in about ten minutes and the city centre in five minutes. By car, the connection to the A65 towards 's-Hertogenbosch and the A58 towards Breda and Eindhoven is easily accessible via the Ringbaan. Parking in Padua is largely free on the street, although it can sometimes be a challenge to find a spot in the narrower streets in the evening.

Compared to nearby neighbourhoods such as Hoefstraat Noord and Hoefstraat Zuid, Padua is slightly cheaper in terms of rent, but also a bit less well-maintained in public spaces. The residents' cleanliness score (5.0/10) confirms this: the streetscape could do with a facelift in some places. If you are looking for a slightly greener and quieter alternative within the same district, you might also consider Sint Pieterspark. More background on the neighbourhood, including all resident experiences, can be found on the Padua neighbourhood page.

Is Padua right for you as a tenant?

With 520 single-person households and a large group of 25- to 45-year-olds, Padua is popular among starters and singles looking for an affordable rental home in Tilburg. Seniors (405 residents aged 65+) are also well represented, partly thanks to the proximity of facilities. The average income of €27,000 is below the Tilburg average, which fits the profile of a neighbourhood with a lot of social housing. If you want to rent a home in Padua through the private sector, prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips) in advance and respond quickly: the supply is limited. For social housing, you can register with WonenBreburg or TBV Wonen. The waiting lists are long, so start early. Considering a home purchase? Then check the listings for homes for sale in Padua.

What residents say about Padua

Padua receives a 6.9 out of 10 from residents. Accessibility (8.0), facilities (8.0) and housing (8.0) score the highest. Cleanliness (5.0) and safety (6.0) are the weaker points. Jeroen Lelieveldt writes: "I've been living in my neighbourhood for a year now, it's always cosy and we have a weekly market. Unfortunately, I occasionally have trouble with the vagrants hanging around here doing drugs." Want to read all reviews and compare scores per category? Check out the ratings and neighbourhood data for Padua.

Compare rental homes in Padua with surrounding neighbourhoods

Rental homes in Padua are on average slightly cheaper than in the rest of the Groeseind-Hoefstraat district, where WOZ values and incomes are higher. If you are looking for a similar neighbourhood with potentially more supply, it is wise to also look at what is available for rent in the Groeseind-Hoefstraat district, or more broadly in the Binnenstad and Jeruzalem. On Buurtje.nl, you can compare neighbourhoods based on neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and available rental homes, compiled from more than 1,500 sources. This way, you will not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that truly suits you. More information about living in Tilburg can also be found on the website of the municipality of Tilburg.