Rental homes in Woenselse Watermolen, Eindhoven

Rental prices and market figures for Woenselse Watermolen, Eindhoven

Woenselse Watermolen is a neighbourhood consisting almost entirely of rental properties: 94% of the 862 homes are rented, with only 6% being owner-occupied. Notably, the vast majority (86%) is owned by private or commercial landlords, while only 8% is housing association stock. This makes the chance of social housing here relatively small compared to many other Eindhoven neighbourhoods.

In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,561 per month, with a range of €1,065 to €2,985. With an average floor area of 90 m², this works out to about €17.35 per m². Some 132 homes were rented out in that period, indicating a regular supply. The WOZ value of €348,000 is well above the district average of Oud-Woensel (€286,000), but slightly below the Eindhoven average of €360,000. This translates into rents that are higher than in the rest of the district, but comparable to the city average. Always check the current daily prices and available rental properties at the top of this page, as supply changes quickly.

Living in Woenselse Watermolen, Eindhoven

Woenselse Watermolen is a relatively young, modern neighbourhood on the north side of Eindhoven city centre. The area has undergone significant transformation in recent years: where the industrial estate of the Woenselse Watermolen once stood, there are now predominantly new-build apartments from the period 2015-2023. Think sleek residential blocks with large windows, communal inner gardens and underground car parks. The atmosphere is urban but quiet, with wide pavements, young trees and little through traffic. It is a neighbourhood where you mainly encounter young professionals and couples: the 25-45 age group accounts for almost 60% of the 1,645 residents, with 980 people.

Facilities in the neighbourhood

For daily groceries, you can walk to the Jumbo or Albert Heijn at Woenselse Markt, the shopping centre just north of the neighbourhood. Along Woenselsemarkt you will also find a pharmacy, a GP practice and various small specialist shops. Families with children can use De Korenaar primary school and Partou daycare centre, both within walking distance. For secondary schools, you need to go a bit further, towards Stedelijk College Eindhoven on Henegouwenlaan. Sports enthusiasts have a choice of De Hondsheuvels sports park (football, tennis) and the nearby De Tongelreep swimming pool, one of the best swimming complexes in the Netherlands. Henri Dunant Park, a few minutes' cycle away, offers space for walking and playing.

Accessibility of Woenselse Watermolen

The location is a major plus point. Eindhoven Central Station can be reached in ten minutes by bike or with bus lines 1 and 3 from the stops along Boschdijk. The city centre is a five-minute bike ride away. By car, via Boschdijk you quickly reach the A2 towards 's-Hertogenbosch or Maastricht, and via the Ring the A2/N2 towards Amsterdam or Tilburg. Parking in the new-build complexes is usually arranged via an underground garage (for a fee), but paid parking applies on the street in parts of the neighbourhood. This can be tricky if you have visitors. The cycling infrastructure is good, with cycle routes towards the High Tech Campus and the TU/e.

Residents of Woensele Watermolen particularly appreciate the central location and modern living comfort. On the neighbourhood page of Woenselse Watermolen you can read all reviews and neighbourhood scores. One resident writes: "Everything is new, the home is well insulated and you are in the city centre within five minutes. Downside: the rents are steep." The latter is a recurring point. The rents are high by Eindhoven standards, and supply goes quickly. Compared to neighbouring neighbourhoods such as Limbeek-Zuid or the Gildebuurt, you live here more modernly, but you also pay more. If you are looking for a somewhat more affordable rental home with more characteristic pre-war homes, you would be better off looking in Hemelrijken or Limbeek-Noord.

Is Woenselse Watermolen right for you as a tenant?

The neighbourhood mainly attracts young workers and dual-income couples. With an average income of €47,800 (well above the Eindhoven average of €38,200) and 71% highly educated, this is a neighbourhood of knowledge workers, often employed at ASML, Philips or the High Tech Campus. Renting an apartment in Woenselse Watermolen is attractive if you value new-build, energy-efficient living (average gas consumption only 770 m³) and proximity to the city centre. For families with older children, the neighbourhood may feel a bit small: there are few single-family homes. Starters without a high income will struggle with the rents in the free sector. In that case, register with housing association Woonbedrijf for social housing, although supply here is limited (8% housing association stock). Prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips) and respond quickly, as the rental period is short. Would you rather buy? Then view the supply of homes for sale in Woenselse Watermolen, although at 6% owner-occupied homes it is limited.

What residents say about renting in Woenselse Watermolen

On the reviews and neighbourhood data of Woenselse Watermolen you can view all ratings from residents. The neighbourhood generally scores well on living comfort and accessibility, but lower on affordability and the supply of green space in the immediate vicinity. One resident sums it up: "Perfect base if you work in Eindhoven, but expect a hefty rent." The honest experiences of fellow residents help you determine whether this neighbourhood really suits you.

Compare rental properties around Woenselse Watermolen

Still unsure whether Woenselse Watermolen is the right place to rent a home? Then compare with the surrounding neighbourhoods in the Oud-Woensel district. Limbeek-Zuid often offers slightly lower rents in older porch flats, while the Gildebuurt has a mix of social housing and free sector. Want to search more broadly? Then also see what is available for rent in the Centre or Oud-Stratum. On Buurtje.nl we combine current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a rental home, but also the neighbourhood that suits you. Also view the overview of rental properties in Eindhoven or read more about the municipality of Eindhoven. More information about local plans and developments can be found on the website of the municipality of Eindhoven.