Rental homes in Tuinzigt, Breda

Rental prices and market figures for Tuinzigt, Breda

Tuinzigt is a predominantly rental neighbourhood: 66% of the more than 4,100 homes are rental properties. Of these, 39% are owned by housing associations (social housing) and 27% by other landlords (private sector and private landlords). This ratio makes Tuinzigt one of the neighbourhoods in Breda west with the highest share of social housing, which is relevant if you are looking for an affordable rental home.

In the private sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,318 per month, with a range of €718 to €1,900. With an average floor area of 89 m², this works out to around €14.80 per square metre. That is lower than the average in the municipality of Breda, which is logical given the WOZ value here: €241,000 compared to €327,000 in the district and €382,000 municipality-wide. The average disposable income (€29,200) is also well below the Breda average of €39,700. In total, 36 private sector homes were rented out in the past year. At the top of this page, you can see the current supply and daily prices for available rental homes in Tuinzigt.

Living in Tuinzigt, Breda

Tuinzigt is a post-war working-class neighbourhood on the west side of Breda, built in the 1950s and 1960s. The district largely consists of porch flats, terraced houses and a handful of low-rise apartments. The streetscape is functional: straight streets, small front gardens, and here and there a block that has been recently renovated. It is not a neighbourhood you choose for its architecture, but for its affordability and its location relatively close to the city centre.

With 7,850 residents, Tuinzigt is fairly densely populated. The largest group is aged 25 to 45 (2,760 residents), and as many as 2,735 households are single-person households. Only 21% are married. This gives the neighbourhood a clear profile: many single people, starters and people with modest incomes. The atmosphere is therefore diverse, sometimes messy, but for some residents it feels familiar. Resident Kitty Faas describes it as a "working-class neighbourhood" and says: "I personally enjoy living here."

Facilities in and around Tuinzigt

On Allerheiligenweg and Tuinzigtlaan you will find a small shopping strip including a Lidl and an Aldi, a snack bar and a hairdresser. For a larger range of shops, you go to the centre of Breda, about two kilometres away by bike. In the neighbourhood are primary schools De Kameleon and Het Kompas. The education sub-score is 3.5, the lowest of all categories, something to consider if you are looking with children. For sports, there is Tuinzigt sports park with football club Baronie and, in the immediate vicinity, De Wisselaar swimming pool. Wilhelminapark is within walking distance towards the centre and offers some greenery, although the neighbourhood scores only 4.2 for "green space" among residents. Via the website of the municipality of Breda you can find more information about neighbourhood facilities and district initiatives.

Accessibility of Tuinzigt

Tuinzigt is within cycling distance of Breda station (about ten minutes). Bus routes towards the centre and other districts stop along Haagweg and Allerheiligenweg. By car, you can quickly get onto the A16 and A27 motorways towards Rotterdam (45 min) or Tilburg (20 min). Parking is free on most streets, but in the older parts of the neighbourhood parking is limited due to narrow streets and few garages. Cycling to Breda city centre takes five to ten minutes.

Honesty is important: the resident rating for Tuinzigt stands at 4.5 out of 10, based on 4 reviews. Safety scores 4.5 and an anonymous resident describes the neighbourhood as "unsafe": "The worst place I have ever been still in my life was yesterday when a group of young men beat him up and broke my car mirrors." That is an experience you should take seriously. At the same time, another resident gives the neighbourhood a milder rating. The truth lies somewhere in between: Tuinzigt has social issues, but not every street is the same. Read all resident experiences and neighbourhood data on the Tuinzigt page to form your own picture.

Compared to neighbouring neighbourhoods, Tuinzigt is one of the cheaper options. In Heuvel you generally pay more due to the central location, and Princenhage is also more expensive but quieter and greener. If you have a similar budget but want a bit more space, you could also look at the supply in Westerpark.

Is Tuinzigt right for you as a tenant?

Renting a home in Tuinzigt is particularly interesting if you are looking for an affordable home in the private sector, or if you want to register for social housing with a housing association such as WonenBreburg or Laurentius. Waiting lists for social housing in Breda are long (think several years), so register as early as possible. For starters and single people with a modal or lower income, the neighbourhood is financially accessible. Families with young children should weigh the lower scores on education and safety. Keep in mind that rental homes in Tuinzigt can go quickly, especially in the lower price segment. Make sure you have your documents (income statement, employer's statement) ready. If you prefer to buy: also check the supply of homes for sale in Tuinzigt, with an average WOZ value of €241,000, much lower than elsewhere in Breda.

What residents say about Tuinzigt

The overall score for Tuinzigt is 4.5 out of 10, based on 4 reviews. The highest sub-score is accessibility (5.0), the lowest is education (3.5). Resident Hazel sums it up succinctly: "I would not buy a house in Tuinzigt myself." That is telling, also for tenants. At the same time, there are residents who consciously choose it and feel at home there. View all reviews and sub-scores on the Tuinzigt neighbourhood page to determine if the neighbourhood suits you.

Compare rental homes in Tuinzigt with surrounding neighbourhoods

Do you want to rent an apartment in Tuinzigt or are you still undecided? Then compare it with the surrounding neighbourhoods. Haagpoort is closer to the centre and slightly more expensive, while Heilaar feels quieter and more suburban. Further afield, you could also look at Breda centre or Breda north for a different type of neighbourhood. On Buurtje.nl, you combine neighbourhood scores, resident experiences and current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources, so you can not only rent a home but also choose the neighbourhood that truly suits you. Also check the broader overview of homes for rent in Breda west.