Find Rental Housing in Rhenen
Rhenen is a small town on the Utrecht Hill Ridge, known for Ouwehands Zoo and the Grebbeberg. The town offers a quiet alternative to nearby Wageningen, with characteristic nature and rich WWII history.
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How the rental market in Rhenen really is
Rhenen is a quiet town in the Utrecht Hill Ridge.
Prices by property type
A room costs €400-550 per month on average. Studios are available from €700-900. Apartments start at €850-1,050.
The reality of searching
Rhenen has a very quiet rental market. On average, you'll find something within 2-4 weeks.
Wageningen alternative
WUR students who can't find housing in Wageningen look at Rhenen (15 min by bike).
Nature
The Utrecht Hill Ridge and Grebbeberg offer beautiful nature for hiking and cycling.
WWII history
The Grebbe Line and liberation of Rhenen are important historical themes.
Neighborhoods in Rhenen
Centrum
AverageCity heart with shops. Small but complete.
Rhenen-Zuid
AverageResidential area in the south. Quiet, families.
Elst
AffordableVillage near Rhenen. Rural, affordable.
Achterberg
AffordableVillage near Grebbeberg. Nature, quiet.
Remmerden
AffordableHamlet near the forest. Very quiet.
Best strategy for Rhenen
Budget < €550
Rooms in Elst or Achterberg. Rural but affordable.
Budget €550 - €850
Studios in center or South. Good as Wageningen alternative.
Budget > €850
Apartments available. Quiet living with nature.
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Scam advice for Rhenen
Vooruitbetaling
Never pay without seeing the property.
Onbekende verhuurders
Check if the landlord is legitimate.
WUR-studenten
Desperate WUR students are sometimes targeted.
Te goedkoop
Offers well below market price are suspicious.
Tips for Rhenen
Rhenen is quiet - you'll find something within 2-4 weeks
Good option as Wageningen alternative (15 min cycling)
Ouwehands Zoo is nice for outings
Grebbeberg is beautiful for nature
Bus connection to Wageningen and Veenendaal
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Is Rhenen good for WUR students?
Yes, with 15 minutes cycling to Wageningen it's a quieter and more affordable alternative.
How long does it take to find something?
On average 2-4 weeks. The market is quiet, except in August due to WUR spillover.
What is the Grebbeberg?
Hill with WWII cemetery and nature reserve. Important historical site and hiking area.
Is there good public transport?
Bus connections to Wageningen and Veenendaal. Cycling is popular due to short distances.
What is Ouwehands Zoo?
A famous zoo with panda enclosure. Attracts many visitors and employment.