2 rental homes in neighbourhood Rijsbergen, Zundert

Rental prices and market figures in Rijsbergen, Zundert

Rijsbergen is a village where most homes are owner-occupied: 72% are owner-occupied homes, only 28% are rental homes. Of those rental homes, about 20% are owned by housing associations (social housing) and 8% are offered by other landlords in the private sector. This makes the supply of rental homes in Rijsbergen limited, especially in the private sector. In the past twelve months, only 2 homes have been rented out in the private sector, at an average rent of €1,975 per month (excluding social housing). With an average floor area of 171 m², this works out to around €11.55 per m². That price is significantly higher than what you pay in many other parts of the municipality of Zundert, but these are spacious homes. The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €412,000, slightly below the district average of €461,000 and comparable to the municipal average of €409,000. Want to know what is currently available to rent in Rijsbergen? Check the current overview at the top of this page for daily prices and available rental homes.

Living in Rijsbergen, Zundert

Rijsbergen is a rural village in the municipality of Zundert, in the west of North Brabant, close to the Belgian border. The village has a compact centre around the Sint-Willibrorduskerk and the Rijsbergseweg, surrounded by a mix of older village homes, terraced houses from the 1970s and 1980s, and some newer developments. It is a typical Brabant village: quiet, well-organised and with a strong community life. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (1,190 residents), but there are also many families with children and a sizeable group of over-65s (1,150). The proportion of married households is 42%, and most households consist of couples without children.

Facilities in the village

For daily groceries, you can go to the Jumbo on the Rijsbergseweg, in the heart of the village. There is also a bakery, a hairdresser and a few small catering establishments. Rijsbergen has a primary school (De Regenboog), which makes the village attractive for families with young children. For secondary education, young people have to go to Breda or Etten-Leur. There is an active sports park with football club DOSKO, and in the surrounding area you will find walking and cycling routes through the Brabant countryside. There is no swimming pool or large shopping centre; for that you drive to Breda (about 15 minutes). Via the website of the municipality of Zundert you will find more information about local facilities and events, such as the famous Bloemencorso.

Accessibility of Rijsbergen

By car, you can reach Breda quickly via the A58 (about 15 minutes) or Etten-Leur (10 minutes). The motorway junction is at Princenhage, a few kilometres away. Public transport is limited: bus line 116 (Arriva) connects Rijsbergen with Breda and Zundert, but the frequency is low, especially in the evenings and at weekends. A car is almost essential here. Parking is free throughout the village and there is plenty of space. Cycling to Breda city centre takes about 25 minutes via quiet cycle paths, making the village also suitable for people who work in Breda but prefer to live outside the city.

What residents think

Residents give Rijsbergen a score of 7.8 out of 10. Accessibility (9.0) and sense of community (9.0) score notably high, which fits the close-knit village character. Housing and beauty both score 8.0. The score for green space is the lowest at 6.0, which is striking for a rural village. One resident writes: "Generally it is quiet in the neighbourhood. Unfortunately, we look out onto a property where dealing takes place." That honest remark shows that even a village like Rijsbergen is not free from nuisance. The safety score (7.0) is therefore not the highest. More experiences and all sub-scores can be found on the Rijsbergen neighbourhood page with reviews and neighbourhood data.

Compared to the surrounding areas, Rijsbergen is more compact and village-like than, for example, Verspreide huizen in het Oosten, where you will find many detached homes in the countryside. The village of Zundert itself offers slightly more shops and catering, but has a similar village atmosphere.

Who is a rental home in Rijsbergen interesting for?

Renting a home in Rijsbergen is particularly attractive for families seeking peace and space within a short distance of Breda, and for over-55s who want to live in a close-knit village community. Starters and singles should bear in mind that the supply is small and the private sector is pricey: renting an apartment in Rijsbergen is hardly possible due to the limited supply of multi-family homes. Prefer to buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Rijsbergen, because with 72% owner-occupied homes, that is the norm here. For social housing, you can register with housing association Thuisvester, but expect long waiting lists. Respond quickly when something becomes available; with such a limited supply, homes are snapped up fast.

What residents say about Rijsbergen

The overall score for Rijsbergen is 7.8 based on 1 review. Community and accessibility score the highest (both 9.0), while green space (6.0) and safety (7.0) are the lowest sub-scores. Resident Jan van Steenoven notes that the village feels larger than the official figures suggest and that there are "many children of status holders" living there. He appreciates the peace but also mentions drug nuisance from a specific property. Want to read all the reviews? Check the reviews on the Rijsbergen page.

Compare rental homes in Rijsbergen with surrounding villages

Want to search more broadly than just Rijsbergen? In the surrounding area, there are alternatives with a similar rural character. See what is available to rent in Verspreide huizen in het Westen for even more space and peace, or compare with the village of Wernhout, which is slightly smaller. For a larger supply, you can also look at the rental supply in all of Zundert. On Buurtje.nl, we combine current 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.