Apartments for rent in Valkenswaard

What makes the apartment market in Valkenswaard different from the big cities?

Valkenswaard is not a student city or an expat hub. This means the supply of apartments for rent here has a different composition than in a city like Eindhoven. You will find fewer large new-build complexes and more small-scale buildings, often in or around the centre. The supply is relatively limited, but the market is therefore also less anonymous. This means: quick response pays off, but you also have less competition from hundreds of other seekers at the same time.

Apartments in Valkenswaard are primarily popular with starters, people downsizing, and workers commuting to Eindhoven. The municipality has a balanced rental-purchase ratio, meaning the rental supply is realistically present but not overwhelming. Check the current supply via all rental properties in Valkenswaard for an up-to-date picture of what is currently available.

Practical tips for renting an apartment in Valkenswaard

• Respond within a few hours. The supply in Valkenswaard is limited. Popular apartments are sometimes gone within a day. Do not wait until the weekend.
• Enable push notifications via the free Buurtje.nl app. This way you will be alerted immediately when new supply appears. The app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play.
• Check the service costs. For apartments, service costs come on top of the bare rent. Always ask for a breakdown. Sometimes heating costs, lift, or cleaning of common areas are included, sometimes not.
• Pay attention to the minimum floor area for mortgage guarantee. Are you renting now but considering buying later? Banks are strict with apartments under 40 m². This matters less for renting, but is good to know if you see this as an intermediate step.
• Ask about the energy label. Apartments in older buildings sometimes have a low energy label. This directly affects your monthly costs. A C or higher is pleasant; an E or F can increase significantly in winter.
• Check parking rules for the building. In the centre of Valkenswaard, paid parking applies in some streets. Ask if the apartment has a parking space or resident permit, and what the costs are.
• Read the rental contract regarding maintenance division. For apartments in an HOA building, major maintenance is the HOA's responsibility, but minor maintenance (think taps, locks, hinges and fittings) falls to the tenant. This is sometimes stated differently in the contract than you expect.

What determines the price level of renting an apartment in Valkenswaard?

Valkenswaard is in the mid-range. Cheaper than Eindhoven, but not the cheapest in the region. Current rental prices can be found in the overview at the top of this page. What influences the price level:

• Location. Centre apartments command a higher rent than apartments in the peripheral neighbourhoods.
• Year of construction and state of maintenance. Newer or recently renovated usually means higher rent, but also lower energy costs.
• Presence of a parking space or storage. This drives up the rent, but can also be practically indispensable.
• Floor and lift. A ground-floor apartment is often cheaper, but also less sought after. A higher floor with a lift commands more.

Considering buying instead of renting? Also check apartments for sale in Valkenswaard for a comparison.

Neighbourhoods in Valkenswaard: where to look for an apartment?

Valkenswaard has a limited number of neighbourhoods with actual apartment supply. The two most relevant:

• Wijk 00 Valkenswaard (resident score 7.8/10). The centre and immediate surroundings. Here is the most apartment supply: above shops, in small complexes, or in converted buildings. Walking distance to amenities, but also more parking pressure and ambient noise.
• Wijk 02 Borkel en Schaft (resident score 8.3/10). Quieter, more green, small-scale. The apartment supply here is scarce, but whoever finds something lives in an environment that residents themselves rate highly. Fewer amenities within walking distance; a car or bicycle is needed.

More neighbourhood data and resident reviews can be found on the reviews and neighbourhood data of Valkenswaard page.

Nothing found? Also look at Eindhoven

The supply in Valkenswaard is small. If you are flexible on location, Eindhoven is the logical next step. Larger city, more supply, but also higher rents and more competition. Check the supply of apartments in Eindhoven as a supplement to your search. Valkenswaard is about twenty minutes from Eindhoven, so commuting is a realistic option for many people if you want to keep living in Valkenswaard but have work or study in Eindhoven.