Rental homes in Station, Breda

Rental prices and market figures Station, Breda

The Station neighbourhood is predominantly a rental area: as many as 82% of the 1,301 homes are rental properties. Of these, 40% are owned by housing associations (social housing) and 42% are in the hands of other landlords, such as private investors and institutional parties. This makes the supply of rental homes in Station quite diverse. In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,298 per month, with a range from €545 to €2,495. With an average floor area of 100 m², this works out to about €13 per square metre. The WOZ value in Station is €327,000, slightly higher than the district average of Breda centrum (€300,000), but lower than the municipal average of €382,000. This makes the neighbourhood relatively affordable compared to the rest of Breda. The average disposable income of €39,800 fits well with this. Want to know what is available for rent today and at what price? Check the current overview at the top of this page.

Living in Station, Breda

The Station neighbourhood is exactly what its name promises: the area directly around Breda Central station, where the station quarter has been significantly transformed in recent years. You will find a mix of older apartment buildings, renovated properties, and recent new builds such as the towers on Stationsplein. The character is urban and dynamic. During the day, commuters and students pass through the neighbourhood; in the evening it becomes quieter, although on holidays and festival weekends you notice that the city centre is just a stone's throw away. The population is young: the largest group (1,120 of the 2,310 residents) is between 25 and 45 years old, and over 1,010 households are single-person. Only 15% are married. This is a neighbourhood of starters, young professionals, and students, not of established families.

Facilities around the station

Daily shopping can be done at the Albert Heijn on Willemstraat or the Jumbo in the city centre, both within walking distance. The shopping area of Ginnekenstraat and Eindstraat is reachable within five minutes on foot. There is plenty of dining and drinking options along Stationsplein and towards Havermarkt. For primary education, you need to look just outside the neighbourhood, towards Valkenberg or the city centre. Valkenberg, Breda's city park, borders the neighbourhood directly and offers greenery, walking paths, and space for sports. For more sports facilities, you can go to sports centres in Breda noord or the Emerald swimming pool, within cycling distance.

Accessibility from Station

Accessibility is the biggest plus point of this neighbourhood. Breda Central station is literally around the corner, with direct intercity trains to Rotterdam (30 min), Amsterdam (1 hr 15 min), and Tilburg (15 min). Bus lines depart from the station square to all districts of the city. By car, you can quickly reach the motorway via the A16 and A27 towards the Randstad or Antwerp. Cycling to the heart of the city centre takes at most three minutes. Parking is a different story: the neighbourhood falls under paid parking and a permit area. Free street parking spots are scarce, especially in the evening. The car park at the station offers an alternative, but that quickly costs €10 per day. Keep that in mind if you have a car.

Honest picture: what residents experience

Residents give Station an 8.0 overall score, with a perfect 10 for accessibility and a 9.0 for greenery (Valkenberg plays a big role in that). Yet there are clear points of attention. Resident Nawzat Abdo writes: "Not enough bicycle parking. Often theft, 6 bikes stolen within a year. Often bulky waste around the containers. A lot of noise at night, especially during holidays and festivals. The house shakes when a train passes by." Those vibrations and the noise from the tracks are typical for homes close to the platforms, especially on higher floors without a lift. Bicycle theft is a real problem throughout the station area. Read more experiences on the neighbourhood page of Station with all reviews. Compared to neighbouring areas like Chassé and Fellenoord, Station is more compact and urban, but in terms of rental prices it is similar to the rest of the city centre.

Does a rental home in Station suit you?

Are you a starter or young professional who travels by train daily? Then renting an apartment in Station makes sense: you step out your front door and you are on the platform. Students can find affordable rooms and studios here, although competition is fierce. For families with children, the neighbourhood is less suitable due to the lack of play space, schools in the immediate vicinity, and noise pollution from the tracks. Renting a home in Station requires quick action. Prepare your income statement and employer's declaration in advance. For social housing, you can register with WonenBreburg or AlleeWonen, but expect waiting lists of several years. Would you rather buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Station, although at 18% owner-occupied homes it is limited.

What residents say about Station

Based on 1 review, Station scores an 8.0 out of 10. The highest sub-score is accessibility (10.0), followed by greenery (9.0). The lowest score is education (6.0), which fits the picture of a neighbourhood without its own primary schools. Cleanliness scores a 7.0, partly due to complaints about waste around containers. "More bicycle parking" is the title of the only review, and that pretty much says enough about the biggest daily annoyance. Want to see all ratings and sub-scores? Go to the reviews and neighbourhood data of Station.

Compare rental homes in Station with surrounding neighbourhoods

Looking for available rental homes in the centre of Breda but not sure which neighbourhood suits you? Schorsmolen is slightly quieter and greener, while Chassé has a more cultural character around the Chassé Theatre. For a broader overview, you can look at the rental supply in the whole of Breda centrum or at all rental homes in the municipality of Breda. Buurtje.nl combines 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. More information about living in Breda can also be found on the website of the municipality of Breda.