Rental homes in Velp, Rheden

Renting in Velp: a tight private sector with spacious homes

Velp has a remarkably balanced housing market: of the more than 9,100 homes, 49% are rental properties and 51% are owner-occupied. That sounds like a healthy mix, but the private sector is limited. Around 26% of all homes are owned by a housing association, while 23% are with other landlords. So if you're looking for a rental home in Velp outside the social sector, you have less choice than the total rental share suggests. In the private sector, 41 homes were rented out last year, with an average rent of €1,317 per month. The range runs from €570 to €2,450 per month, and the average living space was 172m². These are annual averages for the private sector, excluding social housing. For the current state of supply and today's average price, it's best to look at the overview at the top of this page. The WOZ value in Velp is €368,000, clearly above the municipal average of €346,000 for Rheden. That says something about the relative attractiveness of Velp within the municipality.

Velp: the tranquillity of a village with the amenities of a city

Velp is not a neighbourhood that screams for attention, but residents who once live there do not leave quickly. On the neighbourhood page, Velp scores a 7.2 out of 10, based on resident experiences. Read all reviews and neighbourhood data on the Velp page for a complete picture. Safety (7.5) and accessibility (7.5) score notably high. Resident Pascal describes it succinctly: "Quiet neighbourhood, nice neighbours, quiet street with little traffic, shops within walking distance, good public transport, plenty of public green space." More residents recognise that picture. Silke, who moved to Velp from Limburg, is enthusiastic about the cycling distance to four supermarkets and gives the neighbourhood a 9.6. However, not everyone is equally positive: Kathy gives a 5.5 and cites the lack of privacy as the main point. And a long-term resident notes that the neighbourhood is deteriorating in his opinion, although his experience dates from 2003.

The character of Velp varies by sub-area. Velp-Noord above the railway line is described by resident TorT as a nice neighbourhood to grow up in, with busy playgrounds and green spots for cycling or walking. On the other side of the railway lie Velp-Zuid below the railway line and Velp-Zuid south of the Waterstraat, with a somewhat different streetscape and housing type. Those looking for more space and nature do indeed have to cycle further, as resident Madelief honestly points out: for real forest you have to go to Rheden. Green scores a 7.4, but that green is more park and garden than extensive forest area. Community scores a lower 6.7, which fits a neighbourhood with many single-person households (4,620 of the more than 9,100 homes) and a large group of over-65s.

Accessibility is a strong point. Velp has its own train station with direct connections to Arnhem and Zutphen, and bus connections are good. If you rely on public transport, you don't have to compromise much here. More information about living and amenities in the municipality can be found on the website of Rheden municipality.

Renting in Velp: who is this suitable for, and who is it not?

Velp attracts a wide audience: families seeking tranquillity but not too far from Arnhem, elderly people who have been in the neighbourhood for a long time, and students or starters who benefit from the good public transport connections and proximity to amenities. For those looking for an affordable apartment to rent in Velp via the private sector, supply is limited and prices are not low. Social housing has a waiting time. If you want flexibility and a larger supply, you could also look at Dieren or Rheden as alternatives within the municipality. Are you planning to stay longer and have the financial means? Then it's worth also checking the supply of homes for sale in Velp, because the owner-occupied sector offers more choice here than the private rental sector.

Searching for rental homes in Velp: neighbourhood by neighbourhood

Velp consists of several sub-areas, each with its own character and housing supply. Buurtje.nl shows the current supply of rental homes in Velp at the top of this page, filtered by price, surface area and energy label. Want to search specifically? Also check the supply in the more rural scattered houses in Velp-Noordoost, or broaden your search to rental homes in the municipality of Rheden if you can't find anything suitable in Velp.