Rental homes in Sint-Maartensdijk, Tholen

Renting in Sint-Maartensdijk: a tight private sector with fixed prices

Of the approximately 1,587 homes in Sint-Maartensdijk, 35% are in the rental sector. The vast majority of these are owned by a housing association (28%), while private landlords have only a small share (7%). For those looking for a rental home outside the social sector, the supply is therefore limited. In the private sector, an average of 10 homes were rented out per year over the past year, with an average rent of €1,342 per month and a range of €1,045 to €1,650 per month. The average floor area was 82 m². These are annual averages for the private sector, excluding social housing and rooms. See the current supply and current average rent at the top of this page.

For comparison: the average WOZ value in Sint-Maartensdijk is €232,000, while the average for the municipality of Tholen is €260,000. Sint-Maartensdijk is therefore relatively affordable in terms of purchase price, but private sector rents are still high, partly because supply is scarce. Anyone considering renting a home in Sint-Maartensdijk would do well to also look at rental homes in Tholen as a whole, where supply is slightly larger.

Sint-Maartensdijk: the quiet beating heart of the island of Tholen

Sint-Maartensdijk is the main town of the municipality of Tholen and therefore has slightly more allure than the smaller villages on the island. But don't expect crowds or urban dynamism. The village exudes tranquillity, has a compact centre with a historic market square, a modest range of shops for daily groceries, and an atmosphere best described as down-to-earth and community-oriented. Residents on the neighbourhood page of Sint-Maartensdijk particularly appreciate the peace and social cohesion. One resident describes it as: "You really know your neighbours here; there's no anonymity like in the city." At the same time, there is also criticism: the range of shops is limited, and for larger groceries or going out, you have to go to Bergen op Zoom or Goes.

The age structure says a lot about the atmosphere: the largest group of residents is between 45 and 65 years old (960 people), followed by those aged 65 and over (800 people). Young families are present, but less prominent than in larger cities. The village is therefore quiet, but also somewhat ageing. Renting in Sint-Maartensdijk best suits people who consciously choose a small-scale living environment. Accessibility by car is reasonable via the N257 towards Bergen op Zoom, but public transport is limited, making a car practically indispensable.

The neighbourhood Verspreide huizen Sint-Maartensdijk covers the more rural outlying area around the core, where it is even quieter and homes are more spread out. For those who really want to escape the inhabited world, that is an option, although amenities are then even further away. Read more experiences and see the scores per category on the neighbourhood page with resident reviews.

Sint-Maartensdijk: for whom is renting here suitable, and for whom not?

Renting in Sint-Maartensdijk is most suitable for people seeking peace, who do not want to miss a car and have no need for a bustling city centre within walking distance. Think of couples or families aged 35 to 60 who consciously choose the Zeeland island life. For starters or young people seeking dynamism or dependent on public transport, the village is less obvious. Those who are unsure between renting and buying can also look at homes for sale in Sint-Maartensdijk, where WOZ values are relatively low compared to the rest of Tholen. Renting an apartment in Sint-Maartensdijk is also difficult: the supply consists almost exclusively of ground-floor homes.

Searching for a rental home in Sint-Maartensdijk and surroundings

Buurtje.nl shows the current rental supply in Sint-Maartensdijk at the top of this page, including filters for price, floor area and energy label. Because the local supply is limited, it is worth also looking in nearby villages on the island, such as Sint-Annaland, Poortvliet or Scherpenisse. For municipality-wide information about living and permits, the municipality itself refers to tholen.nl.