Rental homes in Soest-Zuid, Soest

Renting in Soest-Zuid: a scarce market with high private-sector prices

Soest-Zuid is predominantly an owner-occupied district. Of the 2,532 homes, only 17% are in the rental sector, of which 7% are owned by housing associations and 10% by other landlords. Anyone looking for a rental home in Soest-Zuid therefore has little choice. In the private sector, only 4 homes were rented out in the past twelve months, with an average rent of €2,028 per month and a range of €562 to €2,850 per month. The average floor area was 131 m². These are annual averages for the private sector, excluding social housing. Current rental prices and availability are at the top of this page. The WOZ value in Soest-Zuid is €606,000, well above the municipal average of €427,000 in Soest. This reflects the higher segment of this district. Anyone looking for an affordable rental home should expect limited supply and high prices.

Soest-Zuid: quiet, green and inhabited by people who no longer want to leave

Soest-Zuid has a distinct character. The district is spacious, green and quiet, with detached houses and many trees along the streets. This attracts a specific audience: families and older residents who consciously choose space and tranquillity, close to nature but within reasonable distance of Utrecht and Amersfoort. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, followed by those aged 65 and over. That says something about the pace and character of the neighbourhood.

On Buurtje.nl, Soest-Zuid scores a 9.4 based on resident reviews. That score is high, but not surprising when you look at the sub-scores: safety and greenery both score a perfect 10, as does beauty. Accessibility and community score a 9. Resident Senna describes the neighbourhood simply but tellingly: "Good neighbourhood. I've been living here for a long time." That kind of loyalty says more than an extensive panegyric. People who once live here rarely leave voluntarily. All reviews and detailed district data can be found on the district page of Soest-Zuid.

The district consists of several neighbourhoods, each with its own atmosphere. Soestduinen borders the nature reserve of the same name and is ideal for those who really want to live in the green. De Birkt is a bit cosier and more accessible in layout, while Vlasakkers has a quieter, more dispersed development. Amenities such as schools and daily shopping are available, although for a larger range of shops you need to head towards the centre of Soest or further. Accessibility by car is good via the A28, but public transport is limited. That is an honest drawback you must weigh up if you do not have a car. Want to know more about the municipality as a whole? The municipality of Soest provides information about local facilities and policy.

Renting in Soest-Zuid: who is this suitable for, and who is it not?

Renting in Soest-Zuid is mainly for people with a higher income who appreciate space, tranquillity and greenery and have no objection to a limited social housing stock. The average income in the district is €52,600, the labour participation rate is 68% and 47% of residents have a high level of education. That profile colours the district. For starters, students or people with a smaller budget, renting in Soest-Zuid is hardly realistic, partly due to the high private-sector prices and scarce supply. Those who buy have more choice: view the range of homes for sale in Soest-Zuid as an alternative. If you are looking for an apartment to rent in Soest-Zuid or an affordable rental home, it is wise to also look at the broader market via rental homes in Soest.

Searching for a rental home in Soest-Zuid and surroundings

The current rental supply in Soest-Zuid is at the top of this page, including filters for price, floor area and energy label. Because the supply in Soest-Zuid is limited, it pays to also look at adjacent districts. For example, Klaarwater sometimes has more turnover, and supply also regularly appears in 't Hart-Soestdijk or de Eng-Soest-Midden. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and district statistics, so you not only find a home but also know what to expect from the neighbourhood.