Rooms for rent in Den Bosch

Den Bosch has more to offer than just the city centre

Den Bosch is known for its medieval city centre, but anyone looking for a room looks beyond the Markt. The city has a varied range of rooms spread across neighbourhoods with very different atmospheres: from the quiet new-build neighbourhood De Groote Wielen to the compact streets of West. This makes renting a room in Den Bosch more interesting than you might think at first glance.

The supply is mainly aimed at students from Avans Hogeschool and the HAN location, but also at starters and working people who want good access to the region. Den Bosch is located at a junction of motorways and train lines, making it attractive for people who commute to Eindhoven, Utrecht or Tilburg.

View the current supply and the most recent figures in the overview at the top of this page.

What you need to know before you respond

The market for rooms in Den Bosch is competitive. Responding quickly and being well organised makes the difference. Keep the following in mind:

• Respond within a few hours. Popular rooms in West or near the station disappear quickly. Don't wait until the next day.
• Check whether the room is a self-contained or non-self-contained living space. This determines your rental rights, the maximum rent via the points system, and whether you qualify for rent allowance.
• Always ask about the service costs. With room rentals, gas, water, electricity and internet are sometimes charged separately. This can significantly increase the total price.
• Registration at the address is not always a given. Some landlords do not allow municipal registration. This has consequences for your health insurance, benefits and banking matters. Check this in advance.
• Install the Buurtje.nl app on your phone. The app is free and sends you a push notification as soon as new supply appears that matches your search. This way you won't miss anything. Download via the App Store or Google Play.
• Look at the surface area. Banks look strictly at rooms under 40 m² if you want to buy later, but as a tenant this is less relevant. What IS relevant: with a room that is too small, you may have problems with registration at the municipality.
• Read the rental contract carefully. Temporary contracts (maximum two years for self-contained space, maximum five years for non-self-contained) are common. After expiry, you sometimes automatically have rent protection, sometimes not. Don't be caught off guard.

What determines the price of a room in Den Bosch?

Den Bosch is in the relatively affordable segment when compared to Amsterdam or Utrecht. But "affordable" is relative: the demand for rooms is high, the supply limited, and this pushes prices up.

The price of a room is determined by a number of factors:

• Location. Rooms close to the station or the centre are more expensive than rooms in Rosmalen or Engelen.
• Self-contained or non-self-contained. A self-contained room with its own kitchen and bathroom costs more, but also gives more rights and privacy.
• What is included. Furniture, internet, energy: if this is included in the rent, the room seems more expensive but the total price is sometimes more favourable.
• Condition of the property. Newer or renovated properties ask more. Older properties are sometimes cheaper, but check the energy label and the condition of the heating and insulation.

For current price information: see the overview at the top of this page.

Neighbourhoods worth a serious look

Not every neighbourhood in Den Bosch is equally suitable for every room renter. Below is an overview of neighbourhoods with high resident ratings and a brief description:

• De Groote Wielen (8.9/10): New-build neighbourhood on the edge of the city. Quiet, green, well accessible. Less student atmosphere, more for working people.
• Maaspoort (8.9/10): Varied neighbourhood with amenities within walking distance. Good public transport to the centre.
• Rosmalen-Noord (8.8/10): Quiet, suburban atmosphere. Good for those who want peace but want to reach the city quickly.
• West (8.7/10): Close to the centre, mixed population, more room rentals than in the outer districts. Livelier street scene.
• Empel (8.3/10): Small and green. Not for everyone, but for those seeking peace and who have a car, a good option.

More neighbourhood data and resident experiences can be found on the reviews and neighbourhood data of Den Bosch.

Nothing found? Also look at Tilburg

If the supply in Den Bosch is disappointing, Tilburg is a logical step. The city is a short drive away and has its own active room market, partly due to the presence of Tilburg University and Fontys. Check out rooms in Tilburg as an alternative or supplement to your search in Den Bosch.

Do you want to compare all rental options in Den Bosch, including other types of housing? Then view the overview of all rental properties in Den Bosch.