Rental homes in Princenhage, Breda

Rental prices and market figures Princenhage, Breda

Princenhage has a housing stock of approximately 3,925 homes, of which 37% are rental properties and 62% are owner-occupied. Of the total housing stock, 22% is owned by housing associations (social rent), while 15% is rented out by other landlords in the private sector. This means that the supply of rental properties in Princenhage is fairly evenly divided between social and private.

The average rent in the private sector (excluding social housing) over the past twelve months was €1,664 per month, with a range of €1,082 to €2,750. With an average floor area of 93 m², this works out at around €17.90 per square metre. That is substantial, but in line with the WOZ value of €379,000, which is higher than the average for the district Breda west (€327,000) and almost equal to the Breda municipal average of €382,000. The average income of €39,500 is fairly consistent with this. If you want to rent a house in Princenhage, bear in mind that the private sector here is slightly more expensive than in many other neighbourhoods within Breda west. At the top of this page, check the current supply and daily prices for the most up-to-date information.

Living in Princenhage, Breda

Princenhage is not your average Breda residential area. It was originally an independent village that was annexed by Breda in 1942, and you can still tell. The Haagsemarkt and the Sint-Martinuskerk form the historic heart, and around the Haagweg and Liesboslaan you will find a mix of pre-war homes, terraced houses from the 1960s and 1970s, and newer apartments. This village atmosphere, complete with its own carnival association and annual fair, makes Princenhage different from, for example, the more urban Heuvel or the post-war Tuinzigt.

Facilities in and around Princenhage

For daily groceries, you are well served: on the Haagsemarkt you will find an Albert Heijn and various specialist shops. Along the Haagweg there are hairdressers, a pharmacy and several eateries. For larger shopping trips or extensive retail therapy, De Burcht shopping centre in Breda west is within cycling distance. Princenhage has several primary schools, including De Wegwijzer and Sint-Jozef, and for secondary education, children can attend the nearby Mencia de Mendoza Lyceum. Sports enthusiasts know football club Princenhage (VVP) and tennis club De Princenhof. The Liesbos, a large forest area directly south of the neighbourhood, is popular with runners, walkers and mountain bikers.

Accessibility from Princenhage

By bike, you can reach the centre of Breda in ten minutes. Breda station is about three kilometres away and is easily accessible by bike or bus. Bus routes towards the centre and station stop along the Haagweg. By car, you can quickly get onto the A16 towards Rotterdam or Antwerp via the Ettensebaan, and the A27 towards Utrecht is also reachable within a quarter of an hour. Parking is free and without a permit in most of Princenhage, which is an advantage over neighbourhoods closer to the centre. This makes renting an apartment in Princenhage attractive for people who have a car.

Atmosphere and residents

Princenhage has nearly 9,000 inhabitants. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (2,215 people), but the 65-plus group is also well represented with 1,985 residents. This creates a mixed population: young families alongside elderly people who have lived here for decades. Single-person households form the largest group (1,445), which matches the supply of smaller apartments along the Haagweg. Resident Gerrit van Aert sums up the atmosphere succinctly: "Wonderful, we help each other. A communal barbecue and a neighbourhood chat, it's great here." This social cohesion is typical of Princenhage and sets it apart from larger, more anonymous districts. Read more experiences on the neighbourhood page of Princenhage. If you compare Princenhage with neighbouring neighbourhoods, Heilaar is greener and quieter, while Haagpoort is closer to the station but feels less village-like.

Is Princenhage right for you as a tenant?

Are you looking for a rental home with a village character but still within the city limits of Breda? Then Princenhage is worth considering. Families benefit from good schools and the Liesbos on their doorstep. Seniors appreciate the quiet streets and the proximity of facilities. For starters, the private sector with an average of €1,664 per month can be on the high side; in that case, register with housing association Alwel for social rent, although waiting lists in Breda are long. Available rental properties go quickly here, so make sure your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) are ready. Are you also considering buying? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Princenhage as an alternative.

What residents say about Princenhage

Currently, the resident rating stands at 10.0 out of 10, based on 1 review. All subscores (safety, accessibility, community, green space, housing, beauty, education and facilities) score a 10. Resident Gerrit van Aert writes: "A chat is part of it every now and then." That gives an impression of the social neighbourhood that Princenhage is, although one review is of course limited. Share your own experience on the review page of Princenhage and help other home seekers.

Compare rental properties in Princenhage with surrounding neighbourhoods

Living in Princenhage is not the only option in this part of Breda. In Westerpark you will find more post-war porch flats and often slightly lower rents, while the supply for rent in Breda centre is larger but at higher square metre prices. If you want more space, you can also look at the broader supply in Breda west or all rental properties in Breda. Buurtje.nl combines housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that suits you. On the municipal page of Breda you will find a complete overview, and via the website of the municipality of Breda you can read more about local regulations regarding renting and permits.