Rental homes in Zandberg, Breda

Rental prices and market figures for Zandberg, Breda

Zandberg is one of the more expensive neighbourhoods in Breda. The average WOZ value is €581,000, significantly higher than the district average for Breda East (€394,000) and the Breda average (€382,000). This difference is directly reflected in rental prices. In the free sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,844 per month, with a range of €625 to €3,800 (excluding social housing). With an average floor area of 132 m², this works out at around €14 per m². Of the more than 2,200 homes in Zandberg, 31% are rental properties. Only 8% of these are owned by housing corporations (social housing via, for example, WonenBreburg or AlleeWonen), while 23% are in the hands of private or commercial landlords. This means that the vast majority of rental properties are in the free sector, with correspondingly higher prices. Compared to neighbouring neighbourhoods such as Brabantpark and Heusdenhout, you pay a premium in Zandberg for the green, spacious surroundings. Check the top of this page for current daily prices and available properties.

Living in Zandberg, Breda

Zandberg is located in the east of Breda and is bordered by the Baronielaan to the west, the Teteringsedijk to the north, and the greenery of the Bouvigne estate and the Mastbos to the south and east. It is a green, spacious residential neighbourhood largely built in the 1950s and 1960s, with generous detached houses, semi-detached homes and bungalows on large plots. Along the Zandberglaan and the Monseigneur Hopmansstraat, there are some townhouses from the interwar period. The atmosphere is quiet and village-like, despite its proximity to the city centre. With an average income of €55,200 (compared to the municipal average of €39,700) and 58% highly educated residents, it is an affluent neighbourhood where many dual-income earners and established families live. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years old (1,445 residents), but there are also over 800 children under 15.

Facilities in and around Zandberg

For daily groceries, you can go to the Albert Heijn on Teteringsedijk or the Jumbo in the Heusdenhout shopping centre, both within cycling distance. On the Baronielaan, you will find specialist shops, a bakery and various eateries. For primary education, there are De Vonder (public) and Sint-Jozef (Catholic) in the immediate vicinity. Secondary schools such as the Onze Lieve Vrouwelyceum and the Newman College are within cycling distance towards the city centre. For sports, there are plenty of options: tennis club De Rakketten is nearby, swimming pool De Wisselaar is within ten minutes' reach, and the Mastbos literally starts at the edge of the neighbourhood. For many residents, this forest is the main reason for wanting to live here.

Accessibility of Zandberg

By bike, you can reach the centre of Breda in ten minutes. Breda station is about 3.5 kilometres away, accessible via the Baronielaan. Bus routes towards the centre and station stop along the Teteringsedijk. By car, you can quickly get onto the A27 motorway towards Utrecht or via the A58 towards Tilburg and Eindhoven. Parking in Zandberg is largely free on private property, although it can be busier around the Baronielaan. There is no permit system like in the city centre.

What do residents think of Zandberg?

Residents particularly appreciate the peace, greenery and space. "You basically live in a park here, with the Mastbos around the corner and wide avenues with old trees everywhere," wrote a resident on the Zandberg neighbourhood page. There are also criticisms: rental prices are high, the range of shops in the neighbourhood itself is limited, and some homes are outdated in terms of insulation. Anyone considering living in Zandberg would do well to read the resident reviews and neighbourhood scores on that page.

Is a rental property in Zandberg right for you?

A rental home in Zandberg is particularly interesting for dual-income earners, expats and families who are looking for space and greenery and are willing to pay a higher rent for it. Starters or students will find little affordable options here; they are better off in neighbourhoods such as Moleneind-oost or the district of Breda centre. The social housing stock (8%) is minimal and waiting lists are long. If you want to rent a property in Zandberg in the free sector, prepare your proof of income and employer's statement in advance, because available rental properties here go quickly. Renting an apartment in Zandberg is more difficult than a single-family home, because the supply mainly consists of larger properties. Considering buying? Also check the properties for sale in Zandberg.

What residents say about Zandberg

Zandberg scores highly in resident reviews, especially on green spaces, safety and peace. Lower scores are given for the range of shops and liveliness. "Quiet, safe and green, but for a terrace or groceries you have to cycle a bit," summed up a resident. Check all reviews and scores on the review page for Zandberg to see if this neighbourhood suits you.

Compare rental properties around Zandberg

Rental properties in Zandberg are more expensive than in most surrounding neighbourhoods. In Sportpark you will find a similarly green environment but sometimes slightly lower prices. Hoogeind is more compact and urban, with more apartments and a different price level. If you want to search more broadly, also check the supply in the district of Breda East or all rental properties in Breda. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Breda. Buurtje.nl combines current property listings with resident reviews and neighbourhood data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home to rent, but also the neighbourhood that truly suits you.