Rental homes in Wagenaarstraat en omgeving, Oss
View the current rental property listings on Wagenaarstraat and surrounding area, Oss. Compare prices, neighbourhood scores, and resident reviews to find the right rental property.
Rental prices and market figures for Wagenaarstraat and surroundings, Oss
Wagenaarstraat and surroundings is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 59% of homes are rental properties, compared to 40% owner-occupied. Of the total housing stock of 983 homes, 23% belong to a housing association (social rent) and 36% to other landlords (private sector). This means you have a relatively good chance of finding both social and private sector rentals here, although waiting lists for housing association homes in Oss are long.
In the private sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,113 per month, with a range of €1,040 to €1,750 per month. With an average floor area of 58 m², this works out to about €19.19 per m². That is steep for what you get, especially considering that the average WOZ value here is €240,000, well below the district average of Ruwaard (€286,000) and far below the municipal average of Oss (€346,000). The average income of €28,900 is also below that of the district (€31,400) and the municipality (€35,500). Renting in Wagenaarstraat and surroundings is therefore relatively expensive in relation to property value and local income. At the top of this page, you can see the current listings and daily prices for available rental properties.
Living in Wagenaarstraat and surroundings, Oss
Wagenaarstraat and surroundings is located in the Ruwaard district, a post-war expansion area northwest of Oss city centre. The neighbourhood was largely built in the 1960s and 1970s and consists of a mix of porch flats, terraced houses and some newer apartment complexes. The streetscape is functional, not particularly charming, but there is relatively plenty of green space between the housing blocks. With 2,120 residents, it is a compact neighbourhood where single-person households form the largest group (405 of households), followed by the 25-45 age category (645 residents). Only 36% are married, indicating many singles and cohabiting couples.
The atmosphere in the neighbourhood is a point of concern. Residents give Wagenaarstraat and surroundings a 5.6 out of 10. Particularly notable are the scores for sense of community (4.5) and housing (2.5). One resident writes: "More foreigners than Dutch, they don't speak the language. You can't have a chat with anyone outside because we can't understand each other." Another resident calls the neighbourhood "run-down" and complains about fat bikes on footpaths where small children play. That picture fits a neighbourhood struggling with liveability and social cohesion. Anyone looking for a rental home here should be aware of that dynamic. Read all experiences on the neighbourhood page of Wagenaarstraat and surroundings.
Facilities in the neighbourhood
For daily groceries, you rely on the shopping strip on Ruwaard van Puttenweg, within walking distance of most streets. There you will find, among others, a Jumbo supermarket. For a larger range of shops, you drive or cycle to Oss city centre, about 2.5 kilometres away. Primary schools are in the immediate vicinity, including schools in the adjacent Staatsliedenbuurt. The score for education (6.0) is reasonable. Sports facilities can be found at Sportpark De Rusheuvel, and swimming pool De Stolp is within cycling distance. The municipality of Oss is investing in the renewal of Ruwaard, but residents in this corner have not yet noticed much of that.
Accessibility of Wagenaarstraat and surroundings
Accessibility scores the highest of all sub-scores with a 7.5. Oss station is about 3 kilometres away and can be reached by bike in ten minutes. From there, you have direct trains to Den Bosch (15 min) and Nijmegen (25 min). Bus routes through Ruwaard connect the neighbourhood with the station and the city centre. By car, via the N329 you quickly reach the A59 towards Den Bosch or Nijmegen. Parking here is mostly free on the street, although it can be busy around the flats in the evenings. By bike, you are in Oss city centre in five to ten minutes.
Compared to nearby neighbourhoods, Wagenaarstraat and surroundings has a similar profile to Dichtersbuurt and Vondellaan-Zuid, both also in Ruwaard. Those neighbourhoods have similar housing types and price levels, but sometimes differ in atmosphere and state of maintenance. If you want more variety, you could also look at Schadewijk or Oss city centre, where the supply is more diverse but prices may be higher.
Who is a rental property in Wagenaarstraat and surroundings interesting for?
With a large share of single-person households and relatively many rental properties in the private sector, this neighbourhood is mainly of interest to singles and starters looking to rent an apartment in Wagenaarstraat and surroundings. The rents are not low for Oss, but the threshold is lower than in newer districts. For families with children, the neighbourhood is less attractive given the low scores on safety (5.0) and community (4.5). If you are looking for social housing, register with housing association BrabantWonen; expect several years of waiting time. Respond quickly to private sector properties that become available for rent, because with 26 rented properties in a year, supply is limited. Also consider owner-occupied homes in Wagenaarstraat and surroundings as an alternative, because the low WOZ value makes buying here relatively affordable.
What residents say about Wagenaarstraat and surroundings
The average resident score is 5.6 based on 2 reviews. The highest sub-score goes to accessibility (7.5), the lowest to housing (2.5). Resident Anneliese writes: "No contact with people, 80 percent foreign, unintelligible. Children on fat bikes, life-threatening, don't look where they're going." That is an honest, albeit sharp, picture. Green space scores a 7.0 and facilities a 7.0, indicating that the physical environment is reasonable in itself. View all reviews and sub-scores on the review page of Wagenaarstraat and surroundings.
Compare rental properties in Wagenaarstraat and surroundings with neighbouring neighbourhoods
Unsure if this neighbourhood suits you? Compare the supply and atmosphere with nearby neighbourhoods. Euterpelaan-Noord and Beethovengaarde and Lisztgaarde are also in Ruwaard and have similar housing types, but may score differently on liveability and maintenance. Looking more broadly? Then check the overview of rental properties in all of Ruwaard or all rental properties in Oss. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so that as a tenant you find a home that truly fits your neighbourhood.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wagenaarstraat and surroundings, Oss?
The average rent in the free sector is €1,113 per month, with a range of €1,040 to €1,750. With an average area of 58 m², this works out to about €19 per m². Social housing through housing associations is cheaper, but has long waiting lists.
Are there social housing properties in Wagenaarstraat and surroundings?
Yes, approximately 23% of homes are owned by a housing association. In Oss, BrabantWonen is the largest association. You can register via their website, but expect a waiting time of several years. The remaining 36% of rental properties are in the free sector.
What is it like to live in Wagenaarstraat and surroundings?
Residents rate the neighbourhood 5.6 out of 10. Accessibility and green spaces score well (7.5 and 7.0), but social cohesion and housing quality are considered moderate (4.5 and 2.5). Residents mention a lack of mutual contact and nuisance from fatbikes as downsides.
Is Wagenaarstraat and surroundings suitable for single starters?
The neighbourhood attracts relatively many singles: one-person households form the largest group. Rents in the free sector, averaging €1,113 per month, are not low for the local income level of €28,900. Starters renting a home in Wagenaarstraat and surroundings should expect a tight market.
How is the accessibility of Wagenaarstraat and surroundings?
Accessibility scores 7.5 from residents. Oss station is 3 km away (10 minutes by bike), with trains to Den Bosch and Nijmegen. By car, you are quickly on the A59. Parking is free on the street, although it can be busy in the evenings around the apartment blocks.
What facilities are there in Wagenaarstraat and surroundings?
Within walking distance you will find a Jumbo supermarket on Ruwaard van Puttenweg. There are primary schools in the immediate vicinity and sports facilities at De Rusheuvel. The centre of Oss with a wider range of shops is 2.5 km away. Facilities score 7.0 from residents.
Is Wagenaarstraat and surroundings a safe neighbourhood to rent a home?
The safety score from residents is 5.0 out of 10. Residents report nuisance from young people on fatbikes on footpaths and playgrounds. The neighbourhood is not unsafe in terms of serious crime, but the feeling of social safety and liveability could be better.
No contact with people 80 percent foreign can't understand foreign children on fatbikes life-threatening don't look at anything ever with 3 people on a bike
Auto-translated to English by AIMore foreigners than Dutch people managing. They don't speak the language. They think they can do everything. You can't make small talk with anyone because we can't understand each other. They ride fatbikes all day, also on footpaths or where small children play.
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