Rental homes in Yerseke, Reimerswaal

Renting in Yerseke: a tight private sector with hefty prices

Yerseke has traditionally been a home-owning community. Over 71% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, and only 27% is rented out. Of those rental properties, the majority are owned by a housing association (20%), while private landlords play a small role (7%). Anyone looking for a rental home in Yerseke outside the social sector therefore has little choice. In the private sector, only 10 homes were rented out in the past twelve months, with an average rent of €1,379 per month. The range ran from €1,195 to €1,695 per month, with an average floor area of 98 m². These are annual averages for the private sector, excluding social housing. For current rents and the latest supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

The WOZ value in Yerseke is €285,000, slightly above the municipal average of Reimerswaal (€273,000). That reflects the relative attractiveness of the village. Anyone wanting to rent a home in Yerseke must reckon with limited supply and prices that are on the high side by Zeeland standards. If you are considering staying longer, you could also look at homes for sale in Yerseke, where the supply is more abundant.

Oysters, harbour and a close-knit community: life in Yerseke

Yerseke has a strong character of its own that you won't easily confuse with an average Zeeland village. The village is known for oyster farming and mussel trading, and that maritime identity is palpable in the atmosphere along the harbour. It is not a tourist backdrop, but a working village where people know each other. Residents appreciate that. On the neighbourhood page of Yerseke, there is a resident score of 8.1 out of 10, based on resident experiences. One reviewer describes it simply but aptly as a "nice neighbourhood" with regular contact between neighbours. That says enough about the social cohesion here.

Notable in the subscores: accessibility (10/10), housing (10/10) and education (10/10) score exceptionally high. Green space, however, scores much lower (4/10), which is logical for a village strongly oriented towards the harbour and built-up areas. If you want to walk in greenery every day, you should expect that in the polder outside the village, not in the streets themselves. In terms of accessibility, Yerseke is favourable by Zeeland standards: via the N289 you are quickly on the A58 towards Bergen op Zoom or Middelburg.

The population largely consists of families with children (1,085 households) and the 25 to 45 age group is the largest. That gives the village an active, family-oriented character. The heart of the village can be found in Yerseke Kern, while newer residential areas such as Yerseke West and Yerseke Steehof offer a slightly quieter living environment. Around the village are also the scattered houses of Yerseke for those who really want to live on their own.

Renting in Yerseke: suitable for families, less so for starters without a budget

Given the demographic composition and the private sector rents, Yerseke best suits families or dual-income earners who consciously choose a small-scale, community-oriented village. Renting in Yerseke in the private sector requires a solid budget of an average of €1,379 per month. For starters or single people with a lower income, that is hard to afford, especially since the average income in the neighbourhood is €35,200 per year. Social housing is available through the housing association, but waiting times can be long. If you are not specifically tied to Yerseke, you could also look at the supply in Kruiningen or Krabbendijke, where the market may offer a bit more room. And if you are unsure between renting and buying, you can compare the supply of homes for sale in Yerseke as an alternative.

Looking for a rental home in Yerseke: how to go about it

The current supply of rental homes in Yerseke can be found at the top of this page, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. Buurtje.nl combines this with neighbourhood data and resident reviews, so you choose not just a home but also a neighbourhood. Want to search more broadly? Then also check the rental homes in Reimerswaal as a whole, or explore neighbouring villages such as Hansweert or Waarde. More information about living and amenities in the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Reimerswaal.