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Rental prices in Sint-Maartensdijk: what does a rental home cost in this Zeeland village?

Of the 1,421 homes in Sint-Maartensdijk, 38% are in the rental sector, amounting to over 540 rental properties. The majority of these are owned by a housing association: 31% of the total stock is association-owned, while only 6% is with other (private) landlords. The free market is therefore limited here.

In the free market (excluding social housing), an average of €1,342 per month was paid for a rental home in Sint-Maartensdijk over the past twelve months. The range ran from €1,045 to €1,650 per month, with an average living area of 82 m². That equates to approximately €16.40 per m² per month. By comparison, the WOZ value in this neighbourhood is €216,000, which is lower than the district average of €232,000 and clearly below the municipal average of €260,000 for the municipality of Tholen. Sint-Maartensdijk is therefore relatively affordable within the municipality, although this applies mainly to the owner-occupied market. For current rental prices and available rental properties in Sint-Maartensdijk, you can consult the overview at the top of this page, which is updated daily.

Living in Sint-Maartensdijk, Tholen: village character with Zeeland authenticity

Sint-Maartensdijk is the main village of the municipality of Tholen and is located on the island of Tholen in Zeeland. It is a compact village with a recognisable village character: no big-city hustle and bustle, but not completely cut off from the world either. The housing stock largely consists of terraced houses and detached houses from the 1960s and 1970s, supplemented by some older properties in and around the historic centre. New construction exists, but is modest in scale. If you are looking for a rental home in an environment where neighbours still greet each other and the supermarket is within cycling distance, you will find a suitable living environment here.

Facilities in Sint-Maartensdijk

For daily groceries, Sint-Maartensdijk is reasonably self-sufficient. There is a supermarket in the village itself, so you don't have to go far for most daily necessities. The centre offers a modest range of shops with local businesses and a few eateries. For more extensive shopping, Bergen op Zoom is the designated city, about 25 kilometres away.

In terms of education, there are primary schools in the village, which is practical for families with young children. For secondary education, students rely on surrounding places such as Tholen or Bergen op Zoom. For sports, Sint-Maartensdijk has a football club and there are opportunities for recreational cycling and walking in the Zeeland polders around the village. The open landscape is one of the features that residents often mention as a reason to continue living here.

Accessibility of Sint-Maartensdijk

Sint-Maartensdijk is not located on a railway line. The nearest train station is Bergen op Zoom, accessible via the N286 and N257. By car, Bergen op Zoom can be reached in about 25 minutes; Roosendaal is a similar distance away. The A4 towards Rotterdam and Antwerp is easily accessible via Bergen op Zoom. Bus services run from Sint-Maartensdijk towards Tholen and Bergen op Zoom, but the frequency is limited, making the car indispensable for most residents. Parking in Sint-Maartensdijk is generally free and causes few problems. Cycling within the village itself is easy; distances are short and there are cycle connections to surrounding villages.

What residents say about living in Sint-Maartensdijk

Residents appreciate the peace, social cohesion, and the green, open landscape around the village. A frequently heard point of criticism is the limited public transport connection and the fact that you are dependent on the car for many things. One resident describes it aptly: "Sint-Maartensdijk is a village where you know each other. Quiet, green and clear, but without a car you won't get far." View all experiences and reviews on the neighbourhood page of Sint-Maartensdijk, where residents give scores on categories such as safety, facilities and liveability.

Compared to the neighbourhood Verspreide huizen Sint-Maartensdijk, which covers the rural area around the village, the village centre of Sint-Maartensdijk is more compact and better equipped with daily facilities. If you prefer more space and rurality, you could consider that neighbourhood as an alternative. For a broader picture of renting in Sint-Maartensdijk as a whole, the overview of rental properties in Sint-Maartensdijk provides a good starting point.

Does a rental home in Sint-Maartensdijk suit you?

Sint-Maartensdijk mainly appeals to families, seniors and people who consciously choose a quiet, village-like environment in Zeeland. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, and those aged 65 and over are also well represented. There are fewer starters and young people, which is partly due to the limited supply and the distance to urban facilities. The average income in the neighbourhood (€29,600) is below the municipal average, which fits with the relatively modest WOZ values.

If you want to rent in Sint-Maartensdijk, it is wise to respond quickly to available rental properties: the free market supply is limited, with only ten rented properties in the past twelve months. Prepare your documents (payslips, employer's statement) and respond immediately. For renting an apartment in Sint-Maartensdijk or a single-family home for rent in Sint-Maartensdijk, the supply varies, but competition is real. For social housing, you can register with the regional housing association active in the municipality of Tholen, but be prepared for waiting lists. More information about living and policy in the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Tholen.

What residents say about Sint-Maartensdijk

Residents generally give Sint-Maartensdijk a positive rating when it comes to peace, safety and the social atmosphere in the village. The nature and the open Zeeland landscape are experienced as a major plus. Residents are less enthusiastic about the limited public transport connections and the relatively limited level of facilities for young people. "It's quiet and safe here, you know your neighbours and nature is around the corner. But for anything bigger, you have to take the car," says a resident on the neighbourhood page. Read all reviews and scores per category on Sint-Maartensdijk for a complete picture.

Renting in Sint-Maartensdijk compared to other villages in Tholen

Sint-Maartensdijk, as the main village of Tholen, is the best equipped of the villages on the island, but in terms of the rental market, the differences are limited. In Poortvliet and Scherpenisse too, the supply is small-scale and predominantly in the social sector. If you want more choice in the free market rental supply, it is better to look at the village of Tholen or search more broadly via the overview of rental properties in the municipality of Tholen. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from multiple sources with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data, so you not only find a home but also understand whether the neighbourhood suits you.