Find Rental Housing in Ermelo
Ermelo is a green Veluwe municipality with a unique combination of forests and the Veluwemeer. The town has a beach, marina, and direct access to nature. Ermelo is popular with families and people who work in the Randstad but want to live rurally.
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Source: automatically collected data via Kijkie. Last updated: December 28, 2025
How the rental market in Ermelo really is
Ermelo offers forest and beach on the Veluwe.
Prices by property type
A room costs €375-550 per month on average. Studios are available from €675-875. Apartments start at €875-1,150.
The reality of searching
Limited market. Average 4-6 weeks search time. Recreational popularity increases demand.
Veluwemeer
Horst Beach on the lake. Water sports, swimming, and marina. Unique for Veluwe.
Forests
Ermelo is in the middle of Veluwe forests. Hiking, cycling, and wildlife.
Accessibility
Train station to Amersfoort and Zwolle. Strategic location.
Neighborhoods in Ermelo
Centrum
AverageVillage core with shops and facilities. Characteristic.
Strand Horst
ExpensiveNear the Veluwemeer. Recreational, premium.
Speuld
AverageForested area. Rural, quiet.
West
AffordableResidential area to the west. Families, affordable.
Oost
AverageNewer developments. Modern, spacious.
Best strategy for Ermelo
Budget < €600
Rooms in West or via local network. Limited supply.
Budget €600 - €900
Studios and apartments. Also consider Putten or Harderwijk.
Budget > €900
Spacious apartments or homes. Premium near Strand Horst.
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Scam advice for Ermelo
Vakantieverhuur-fraude
In recreation areas, fake vacation homes sometimes appear.
Strand-oplichting
Too good offers near the beach are often fake.
Vooruitbetaling
Never pay without viewing.
Verificatie
Verify ownership via Land Registry.
Tips for Ermelo
Ermelo offers unique forest and beach - ideal for outdoor people
Train station gives good accessibility to Randstad
Summer is popular - search outside the season
Harderwijk is nearby for more facilities
Veluwe nature starts at the edge of town
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Is Ermelo a good place to live?
Yes, for those seeking nature, forest, and beach. Unique combination on the Veluwe with train connection to the Randstad.
How is the accessibility?
Train station to Amersfoort (25 min) and Zwolle. By car via A28. Good accessibility for Veluwe.
What makes Ermelo special?
Horst Beach on Veluwemeer plus direct access to Veluwe forests. Forest and beach in one municipality.
Is Ermelo suitable for families?
Yes, excellent. Safe environment, nature at the door, good schools and sports facilities.
How does it compare to Harderwijk?
Smaller and quieter. Fewer urban facilities but more nature. Harderwijk has Dolfinarium and more shops.