Rental homes in West, Helmond

Rental prices and market figures West, Helmond

West is a true renter's neighbourhood: as many as 61% of the 1,866 homes are rental properties. Of these, about 50% are owned by a housing association (social housing), while around 10% come onto the market via other landlords. This means a significant portion of the supply falls in the free sector. In the free sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,417 per month, with a range of €1,238 to €1,795. With an average floor area of 91 m², this works out to about €15.60 per m². The average WOZ value in West is €245,000, comparable to the district average of Helmond-West (€242,000), but significantly lower than the Helmond municipal average of €312,000. The disposable income of €30,100 is also below the average for Helmond (€35,000). Renting in West is therefore relatively affordable compared to many other Helmond districts. Check the top of this page for current daily prices and the number of available rental properties.

Living in West, Helmond

West is one of the older post-war expansion districts of Helmond, largely built in the 1960s and 1970s. You will find many porch flats, terraced houses and a smaller share of multi-family homes. The streetscape is functional, with wide pavements, plenty of greenery between the housing blocks and a few squares where neighbours meet. The atmosphere is that of a mixed working-class neighbourhood: you hear multiple languages on the street and people from diverse backgrounds live there. One resident describes it as a "melting pot of nationalities." With nearly 4,000 residents, it is a compact neighbourhood where you quickly recognise familiar faces.

Facilities in West

On the edge of the neighbourhood, towards the centre of Helmond, you will find various supermarkets including a Lidl and an Albert Heijn on Kasteel Traverse. Primary schools such as De Regenboog are within walking distance, and resident scores for education (8.0) confirm that parents are reasonably satisfied here. For secondary schools and vocational education, you rely on the centre or Helmond-Noord. Sportpark De Braak is a bike ride away and offers facilities for football and tennis. Stadspark Helmond-West, also known as Westerpark, provides some greenery for the neighbourhood, although residents rate it at 7.3: fine, but not abundant. GP practices and a pharmacy are available on Molenstraat-West. For more extensive shopping or dining, you go to the city centre of Helmond, less than ten minutes by bike.

Accessibility of West

Helmond Station is about two kilometres from the neighbourhood, reachable by bike in five to ten minutes. From the station, intercity trains depart towards Eindhoven (15 minutes) and Den Bosch. Several bus lines stop along Molenstraat-West and Kasteel Traverse. By car, you can quickly reach the N270 towards Eindhoven or Deurne via Europaweg, and the A270 towards the A2 is within ten minutes. Parking is free on most streets, although it can sometimes be a challenge to find a spot in the narrower streets near the porch flats. Cycle paths towards the centre and the station are well maintained.

What residents appreciate and criticise

Residents give West an average score of 7.8 out of 10. The sense of community (9.0) and safety (8.7) score notably high, but there is a clear downside. Several residents report growing drug nuisance. One resident writes: "Lovely place to live, but that loveliness is increasingly taken away by growing drug nuisance." Another resident calls the neighbourhood outright "criminal" and points to drug-related problems. This is something to seriously consider if you are looking for a rental home here. Facilities score the lowest at 6.7, which fits the picture of a neighbourhood that is fine for daily shopping but depends on the centre for more options. View all reviews and neighbourhood data for West for a complete picture.

Compared to neighbouring district Houtsdonk, West is slightly more urban and densely built. Those looking for more space and newer housing can also look at the supply in Helmond-Oost or the quieter district 't Hout.

Does a rental home in West suit you?

With 835 single-person households, West is popular among singles and starters looking for an affordable rented apartment in West. The relatively low rents in the free sector (compared to the Helmond average) also make the neighbourhood interesting for people with a modal income. Families with children will find primary schools within walking distance, although it is good to be aware of the reported nuisance. For social housing, you can register with WoCom or Woningbelang; expect waiting lists of several years. In the free sector, homes that come up for rent go relatively quickly, so prepare your documents (income statement, employer's statement) in advance. Would you rather buy? Then also check the homes for sale in West.

What residents say about West

Based on 3 reviews, West scores a 7.8 out of 10. The highest sub-score is sense of community with a 9.0, the lowest is facilities with a 6.7. One resident sums it up succinctly: "A lot of drug nuisance." At the same time, residents appreciate the mutual connectedness and the accessibility of the neighbourhood. Want to read all experiences? Check the neighbourhood page for West for detailed reviews.

Compare rental homes in and around West

West is not the only option for renters in Helmond. In the adjacent neighbourhood Houtsdonk you will find a similar price level but a slightly different character. Those who prefer to live more centrally can look at the city centre, and for a greener, more suburban alternative, Helmond-Noord is worth considering. On Buurtje.nl you compare neighbourhoods based on resident scores, rental prices and data from more than 1,500 sources. Also view the complete overview of rental homes in Helmond. More information about municipal plans and district development can be found on the website of the municipality of Helmond.