Find Rental Housing in Roosendaal

Roosendaal is a Brabant city near the Belgian border with about 77,000 inhabitants. The city is an important railway junction with connections to Rotterdam, Breda, and Antwerp. Very affordable living with Brabant coziness.

Brabant city near the Belgian border
Important railway junction
Very affordable living

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How the rental market in Roosendaal really is

Room
440/m
Studio
715/m
Search time
2-4 weeks
Competition
Low

Roosendaal is one of the most affordable cities in Brabant.

Prices by property type

A room costs €375-500 per month on average. Studios are available from €625-800. Apartments start at €775-1,000.

The reality of searching

The housing market is very accessible. On average, you'll find something within 1 month. Less competition than the Randstad.

Railway junction

Roosendaal station is an important junction. Rotterdam (35 min), Breda (20 min), Antwerp (30 min) are quickly accessible.

Urban renewal

The center is being renewed with new shops and homes. The Markt and surroundings are getting a makeover.

Brabant atmosphere

Carnival is big in Roosendaal. The city has a cozy, social Brabant mentality.

Neighborhoods in Roosendaal

Centrum

Average

City center with Markt. In development, amenities.

0 min

Langdonk

Affordable

Neighborhood in the east. Mix of housing, affordable.

10 min fiets

Kalsdonk

Affordable

Residential area in the west. Quiet, families.

10 min fiets

Kroeven

Affordable

Large neighborhood in the north. Diverse population, cheap.

10 min fiets

Tolberg

Average

Neighborhood in the south. Quiet, newer, families.

10 min fiets

Best strategy for Roosendaal

Budget < €550

Rooms in Kroeven, Langdonk, or Kalsdonk. Very affordable.

Budget €550 - €825

Studios or small apartments in various neighborhoods. Lots of choice.

Budget > €825

Spacious apartments in center or Tolberg. New construction available.

Scam advice for Roosendaal

Te goedkoop

Even in affordable Roosendaal, extremely low prices are suspicious.

Vooruitbetaling

Never pay in advance without viewing and contract.

Illegale onderhuur

Watch out for illegal subletting in social housing.

Grensregio-fraude

Be alert for suspicious offers via Belgian channels.

Tips for Roosendaal

Roosendaal is one of the most affordable cities in Brabant

The station offers excellent connections to Rotterdam, Breda, and Belgium

The center is being renewed - check new projects

The Brabant atmosphere is social and cozy

Bergen op Zoom and Etten-Leur are comparable alternatives

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FAQ about Roosendaal

Is Roosendaal a good place to live?

Yes, for those who want affordable living with good train connections. Less urban than Breda, but all amenities present.

How is the accessibility?

Excellent by train. Rotterdam 35 min, Breda 20 min, Antwerp 30 min. A17/A58 are nearby.

Is it a safe city?

Generally yes. Kroeven needs more attention, but Tolberg and Kalsdonk are quiet.

Working in Belgium and living in Roosendaal?

Very suitable. Antwerp is 30 min by train. Many cross-border workers live in Roosendaal.

How is the nightlife?

Limited compared to Breda. For more nightlife you travel to Breda (20 min) or Antwerp.