Find Rental Housing in Baarn
Baarn is a historic villa village known for Soestdijk Palace and characteristic country houses. It is located on the edge of Het Gooi and the Utrecht Hill Ridge, offering an exclusive living environment with excellent connections.
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Source: automatically collected data via Kijkie. Last updated: December 28, 2025
How the rental market in Baarn really is
Baarn offers exclusive living in a green environment.
Prices by property type
A room costs €500-700 per month on average. Studios are scarce, from €900-1,150. Apartments start at €1,100-1,500.
The reality of searching
Baarn is exclusive with limited rental supply. On average, searching takes 4-8 weeks. Villas and country houses dominate the market.
Soestdijk Palace
The former royal palace is being redeveloped. This positively impacts the area.
Villa neighborhoods
Baarn is known for beautiful villas from the 19th and 20th centuries. Rental housing is relatively scarce.
Het Gooi
Proximity to Het Gooi (Hilversum, Laren) makes Baarn attractive for media and creative professionals.
Neighborhoods in Baarn
Centrum
AverageVillage center with shops and station. Lively, characteristic.
Villapark
ExpensiveHistoric villa neighborhoods. Exclusive, green, spacious.
Baarn-Noord
AverageNorthern residential areas. Mix of old and new.
Lage Vuursche
ExpensiveSmall village in the forests. Very exclusive, nature.
Paleis Soestdijk omgeving
ExpensiveAround the former palace. Historic, in development.
Best strategy for Baarn
Budget < €700
Rooms are scarce. Center or Baarn-Noord offer most chances.
Budget €700 - €1.150
Studios or small apartments. Limited supply, patience needed.
Budget > €1.150
Larger apartments or characteristic buildings. Villapark is popular.
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Scam advice for Baarn
Exclusiviteit-misbruik
Scammers abuse Baarn's exclusive image. Be alert.
Vooruitbetaling
Never pay without seeing the property.
Te lage prijzen
Very low prices in Baarn are always suspicious.
Nepverhuurders
Verify ownership through land registry when in doubt.
Tips for Baarn
Baarn is exclusive - be prepared to pay a bit more
The station offers good connections to Utrecht and Amsterdam
Soest and Amersfoort are more affordable alternatives
Soestdijk Palace is being redeveloped - interesting developments
Het Gooi is nearby for media and creative jobs
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Is Baarn well connected?
Yes, train station on the Amsterdam-Amersfoort line. Utrecht 25 min, Amsterdam 35 min by train.
Why is Baarn so exclusive?
Historic villa neighborhoods, Soestdijk Palace, proximity to Het Gooi, and beautiful nature make it popular with wealthy families.
How long does it take to find something?
On average 4-8 weeks. Rental supply is limited - consider Soest or Amersfoort as alternatives.
What is Lage Vuursche?
A small, very exclusive village in the forests near Baarn. Beautiful nature but very limited rental supply.
Who is Baarn suitable for?
Commuters to Amsterdam/Utrecht with higher budget, families seeking peace and nature, and Gooi workers.