Rental homes in Zevenbergen, Moerdijk
View the current rental property listings in Zevenbergen, including resident reviews and neighbourhood data. Compare and find a rental property that suits you.
What does a rental property cost in Zevenbergen?
Zevenbergen has traditionally been an owner-occupied neighbourhood: 65% of the more than 6,690 homes are owner-occupied. Yet there is a considerable rental segment. About 25% of all homes are owned by a housing association and another 10% are rented out by private or institutional landlords. This ratio means that the free-sector supply is limited. In the past twelve months, only 17 rental properties in the free sector were let, at an average rent of €1,401 per month. The range ran from €891 to €2,000 per month, with an average floor area of 108 m². This is comparable to the rest of the municipality of Moerdijk, where the WOZ value (€335,000) and average income (€37,300) hardly differ from Zevenbergen (WOZ €330,000, income €37,100). Want to know what is available today and at what price? Then check the current overview at the top of this page.
Living in Zevenbergen: quiet, green, but not without reservations
Residents of Zevenbergen rate their neighbourhood on Buurtje.nl a 7.0 out of 10. That is a solid score, but the sub-scores show where the strengths lie and where it rubs. Safety (8.0), green spaces (8.0) and education (8.0) score notably high. You recognise this when cycling through neighbourhoods like Bosselaar or Lindonk: wide avenues, playgrounds and primary schools within walking distance. Amenities (6.0) and sense of community (6.0) score lower. This aligns with what a resident writes on the neighbourhood page of Zevenbergen: "It is a nice neighbourhood to live in. It is safe for children. The atmosphere on my street has unfortunately disappeared in recent years. This is because people have moved away. Less pleasant people have replaced them, causing noise nuisance." You hear that experience more often: the basics are good, but social cohesion varies per street.
Zevenbergen has a compact centre with a weekly market, supermarkets and small specialist shops around the Markt and the Noordhaven. For a night out or larger shops, you drive to Breda or Roosendaal, both about twenty minutes by car. Zevenbergen railway station is on the Dordrecht-Roosendaal line, offering commuters to the Randstad a direct connection. Accessibility scores a 7.0 among residents, and that is correct: the A16 and A17 are nearby, but public transport within the core itself is sparse. If you do not have a car, you are reliant on the Centre for groceries.
In terms of atmosphere, Zevenbergen is not a bustling city life. It is a place where you have space, where children play in the street and where you can park your car without parking pressure. The population is ageing though: the largest age group is 45 to 65 years (4,125 residents) and there are 3,780 residents aged 65 and over. You notice this in the pace and type of amenities. The municipality of Moerdijk visibly invests in the core via its website, including plans for housing construction in the Bosselaar neighbourhood, but changes are gradual.
Renting in Zevenbergen: for whom and for whom not?
With an average rent of €1,401 per month in the free sector, the supply is mainly aimed at dual-income earners and families with a modal or above-modal income. Starters looking for an affordable apartment to rent in Zevenbergen are more likely to end up in the social rental sector, but there are waiting lists there. For those who prefer a rental house with a garden and space for children, neighbourhoods like Torenveld or Krooswijk offer possibilities. If you are looking for more dynamism and nightlife, Zevenbergen is less suitable. Prefer to buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Zevenbergen, because with 65% owner-occupancy, the choice there is greater.
Searching for rental properties in and around Zevenbergen
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply, resident reviews and neighbourhood data together. This allows you to compare rental properties in Zevenbergen with the supply in surrounding villages. For example, also look at Klundert, the nearby Zevenbergschen Hoek or view all rental properties in the municipality of Moerdijk. This gives you a complete picture of what renting a home in Zevenbergen and the surrounding area costs you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental property in Zevenbergen?
In the private sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,401 per month, with an average floor area of 108 m². The range ran from €891 to €2,000 per month. Social housing through housing associations is cheaper, but has waiting lists.
How safe is Zevenbergen to live in?
Residents rate safety in Zevenbergen at 8.0 out of 10. Reviews specifically mention that the neighbourhood is safe for children. However, the atmosphere varies per street: in some parts there is more noise nuisance than before.
Are there many rental properties available in the private sector in Zevenbergen?
Supply is limited. In the past twelve months, only 17 rental properties were let in the private sector. About 25% of the housing stock is owned by housing associations and 10% is offered by other landlords. Finding a rental property therefore requires patience.
How is the accessibility of Zevenbergen by public transport?
Zevenbergen has its own train station on the Dordrecht-Roosendaal line, with connections towards Breda and the Randstad. The A16 and A17 motorways are nearby. Within the town itself, bus services are limited, so a car is convenient for many residents.
Is renting an apartment in Zevenbergen suitable for first-time buyers?
With an average income of €37,100 and private sector rents around €1,401 per month, the private sector is expensive for many first-time buyers. First-time buyers are more likely to qualify for social housing through a housing association, but there are waiting times. It may be worth also looking in surrounding towns such as Klundert or Zevenbergschen Hoek.
It's a nice neighbourhood to live in. It's safe for children. Unfortunately, the atmosphere on my street has disappeared in recent years. This is because people have moved away. They have been replaced by less pleasant people who cause noise nuisance.
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