Rental homes in Vaartbroek, Eindhoven

Rental prices and market figures for Vaartbroek, Eindhoven

Vaartbroek is predominantly a rental neighbourhood: 65% of the more than 2,498 homes are rented, compared to 35% owner-occupied homes. Of these, 56% are owned by housing associations, meaning social housing plays a major role in the local housing market. Only 9% falls under other (private) landlords. For those looking to rent a home in Vaartbroek on the free market: based on the past 12 months, an average rental price of €1,911 per month was recorded, with a range of €880 to €2,500 per month. The average size of free-market homes was 126 m², which works out to around €15 per m² per month. These are free-market rental prices, excluding social housing. The WOZ value in Vaartbroek is €309,000, significantly lower than the district average of Dommelbeemd (€340,000) and the Eindhoven average of €360,000. This reflects the character of the neighbourhood: more housing association properties, fewer owner-occupied homes in the higher segment. For current available rental properties and the most recent average rental price, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Vaartbroek, Eindhoven

Vaartbroek is a post-war residential neighbourhood in the southwest of Eindhoven, part of the Dommelbeemd district. The neighbourhood has a quiet, green character, mainly consisting of porch flats, gallery flats and terraced houses from the 1960s and 1970s. It is not a neighbourhood that stands out for its architectural features, but rather for its functional, accessible layout. Streets such as the Vaartbroekseweg and the surrounding residential streets are wide, with plenty of greenery in between. Residents give greenery a score of 9 out of 10, which is clearly reflected in the parks and green strips that run through the neighbourhood.

Facilities in Vaartbroek

Daily shopping can be done in Vaartbroek without much effort. Within a short cycling distance you will find a Jumbo and an Albert Heijn on the edge of the neighbourhood towards the Woensel shopping centre. Primary schools in the immediate vicinity cater for families with young children, although education scores a 7, slightly lower than other categories in resident ratings. Sportief Eindhoven offers football fields and gymnasiums in the area, and the Karpendonkse Plas recreation area is easily accessible by bike for those who want to walk or swim. Facilities such as GPs, pharmacies and a dentist are available in the immediate vicinity. The total facilities score from residents is 9 out of 10, a remarkably high figure indicating that residents have little to complain about in daily life in the neighbourhood.

Accessibility of Vaartbroek

Vaartbroek scores highly on accessibility: residents give this a 9 out of 10. And for good reason. By bus, Eindhoven city centre can be reached in about ten to fifteen minutes via the bus routes that run along the Vaartbroekseweg. Eindhoven Central Station can be reached by bike in about twenty minutes, or via a direct bus connection. For motorists, the proximity of the A2 and A67 motorways provides good connections towards Amsterdam, The Hague and Venlo. Parking in the neighbourhood is largely free on the street, without a permit requirement, which is a practical advantage for tenants. By bike, you can reach the city centre in a quarter of an hour via well-maintained cycle paths.

Residents are generally positive. The neighbourhood receives an overall score of 8.1 out of 10. Lara writes: "Very safe and sheltered for my children, nice neighbours." That feeling of safety (score 8.0) and community spirit is something that comes through in Vaartbroek. The community score is slightly lower at 7, indicating that the neighbourhood does not have a distinctly village-like or close-knit character, but is not an anonymous urban environment either. View all reviews and neighbourhood data on the Vaartbroek neighbourhood page.

Compared to neighbouring communities such as Eckart and Luytelaer, Vaartbroek has a similar post-war character, but distinguishes itself by the relatively large share of housing association properties and the associated lower entry threshold for social tenants. If you prefer to look at what is available for rent in rental properties in Dommelbeemd as a whole, you will also find the supply from surrounding neighbourhoods such as Heesterakker.

Is renting in Vaartbroek right for you?

Vaartbroek mainly attracts young families and middle-aged people: the 25 to 45 age group, with 1,480 residents, is the largest age category. The high proportion of single-person households (1,135) shows that starters and single people can also find suitable accommodation here. The average income in the neighbourhood is €30,700, lower than the Eindhoven average of €38,200, confirming the profile of an accessible, affordable residential neighbourhood. For starters on the social housing market, it is important to register with a housing association as early as possible, given the waiting lists throughout Eindhoven. In the free market, supply is more limited: over the past year, 16 free-market homes were rented out in Vaartbroek. Respond quickly if you come across a suitable property. If you are considering buying instead of renting, you can also look at the supply of homes for sale in Vaartbroek.

What residents say about Vaartbroek

Based on the available resident reviews, Vaartbroek scores 8.1 out of 10. The highest scores are for accessibility (9.0), greenery (9.0) and facilities (9.0). Community (7.0) and education (7.0) score slightly lower. Lara describes the neighbourhood as: "Very safe and sheltered for my children, nice neighbours." That feeling of safety is a recurring theme. Read more resident experiences on Vaartbroek on Buurtje.nl, where you can also find all sub-scores per category.

Comparing rental properties in and around Vaartbroek

Vaartbroek is one of the neighbourhoods within the Dommelbeemd district. If you want to search more broadly, you can also look at the supply in Bokt or Esp, two other neighbourhoods in the same district with a similar post-war character. For a more urban alternative, districts such as Centrum or Oud-Stratum are worth considering, although rental prices there are generally higher. A complete overview of available rental properties in Vaartbroek and the rest of the city can be found via rental properties in Eindhoven. For municipal information about living and registering with housing associations, you can visit the website of Eindhoven municipality. Buurtje.nl combines current property listings from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, so that as a tenant you find not only a home but also the right neighbourhood.