Find Rental Housing in Overbetuwe
Overbetuwe is an extensive municipality in the Betuwe, located between Arnhem and Nijmegen. The municipality includes villages like Elst, Zetten, Driel, Heteren, and Valburg. Popular with families and commuters due to good accessibility and rural character.
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Source: automatically collected data via Kijkie. Last updated: December 28, 2025
How the rental market in Overbetuwe really is
Overbetuwe is an attractive residential municipality in the river area.
Prices by property type
A room costs €400-550 per month on average. Apartments are available from €800-1,000. Family homes start at €1,000-1,300.
The reality of searching
Supply varies by village. Elst has the most supply. On average, it takes 2-3 months to find something.
Elst
The largest village with train station. Most facilities and housing supply. Popular with commuters.
Smaller villages
Zetten, Driel, Heteren, and Valburg have a quieter character. Less supply but also less competition.
Betuwe character
The municipality is in the characteristic river landscape. Dikes, orchards, and floodplains define the scenery.
Neighborhoods in Overbetuwe
Elst
AverageLargest village with station. Facilities, new construction, commuters.
Zetten
AverageStudent village with college. Lively, young population.
Driel
AverageHistoric village on the Rhine. Market Garden history.
Heteren
AffordableVillage on the Rhine. Quiet, rural, dike houses.
Valburg
AffordableSmall agricultural village. Very quiet, community feeling.
Scam advice for Overbetuwe
Landelijk-fraude
Fake ads for characteristic farmhouses. Always view in person.
Studentenhuisvesting
In Zetten there are scammers targeting students.
Vooruitbetaling
Never pay without viewing and official contract.
Te goedkoop
Offers far below market value are suspicious.
Tips for Overbetuwe
Elst has the most supply and a train station
Zetten is interesting for students (CHE college)
Arnhem and Nijmegen are both reachable within 15 minutes
Housing corporation Vivare manages social housing in the region
The Betuwe offers beautiful landscape for cyclists
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What is the largest village in Overbetuwe?
Elst is the largest village with about 20,000 residents. It has a train station, shops, and lots of new construction.
Is Overbetuwe suitable for commuters?
Very suitable - Elst station has direct trains to Arnhem (8 min) and Nijmegen (8 min). Ideal location.
Are there students in Overbetuwe?
Yes, Zetten has a campus of the Christian University of Applied Sciences (CHE). This attracts students to the village.
What is the landscape like?
Overbetuwe is in the river area with characteristic dikes, orchards, and floodplains. Beautiful for cycling.
Are there social housing options?
Yes, housing corporation Vivare manages social housing in all villages of the municipality.