Find Rental Housing in Nuenen
Nuenen, Gerwen en Nederwetten is a municipality directly east of Eindhoven. It is world famous as the place where Vincent van Gogh worked and painted "The Potato Eaters". Now it is a prosperous commuter village, popular with Brainport employees.
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Source: automatically collected data via Kijkie. Last updated: December 28, 2025
How the rental market in Nuenen really is
Nuenen is one of the most affluent municipalities in Brabant.
Prices by property type
An apartment costs €1,000-1,300 per month on average. Family homes start at €1,200-1,600. It's more expensive than surrounding municipalities.
The reality of searching
The housing market is competitive. High demand from well-educated professionals. Average search time 2-4 months.
Van Gogh heritage
The Vincentre tells Van Gogh's story in Nuenen. The Van Gogh church and walking routes attract tourists. This gives the village prestige.
Brainport connection
Nuenen is within cycling distance of the High Tech Campus. Many ASML and Philips employees live here for peace and quality.
Village character
Despite the affluence, Nuenen has retained an authentic village character. Active community life and good facilities.
Neighborhoods in Nuenen
Nuenen-Centrum
ExpensiveHistoric center with Van Gogh heritage. Characterful, sought after.
Gerwen
AverageSmall neighboring village with rural character. Quiet, green.
Nederwetten
AverageSmallest core, very rural. Ideal for peace.
Nuenen-Zuid
ExpensiveNewer residential area south of center. Families.
Eeneind
AverageNeighborhood between Nuenen and Eindhoven. Well accessible.
Best strategy for Nuenen
Budget < €900
Difficult in Nuenen. Consider Geldrop-Mierlo or Helmond as alternative.
Budget €900 - €1.200
Apartments possible. Quick response is essential.
Budget > €1.200
Good chances for family homes in all neighborhoods.
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Scam advice for Nuenen
Expat-targeting
International ASML employees are often targeted. Be careful.
Premium prijzen
Nuenen is expensive - but extremely high prices are suspicious.
Spoedverhuur
Pressure to decide quickly is a red flag.
Geen contract
Always demand an official rental contract.
Tips for Nuenen
Nuenen is premium - expect higher prices than Eindhoven
Cycling distance to High Tech Campus is major advantage
Local real estate agents have exclusive properties
Van Gogh routes and nature make it special
Consider Gerwen or Nederwetten for more space
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Why is Nuenen so popular?
Combination of Van Gogh heritage, village character, and proximity to Brainport. Highly educated population and good facilities.
How far is it to the High Tech Campus?
About 10-15 minutes by bike. By car or bus about 10 minutes. Ideal for ASML employees.
Is Nuenen suitable for families?
Excellent - good schools, safe environment, lots of green. Very popular with young families.
What's the difference with Eindhoven?
Nuenen is much quieter and greener, with village character. Fewer facilities but higher quality of life for many.
Are there many expats in Nuenen?
Yes, many international Brainport employees live here. There's an active international community.