Find Rental Housing in Soest
Soest is a green municipality between Amersfoort and Het Gooi, located on the edge of the Utrecht Hill Ridge. It offers a rural living environment with excellent connections to Utrecht and Amsterdam.
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Source: automatically collected data via Kijkie. Last updated: December 28, 2025
How the rental market in Soest really is
Soest offers green living with good accessibility.
Prices by property type
A room costs €450-600 per month on average. Studios are available from €800-1,000. Apartments start at €1,000-1,300.
The reality of searching
Soest is popular and competitive. On average, searching takes 3-6 weeks. Proximity to Het Gooi and the Hill Ridge makes it desirable.
Green environment
The municipality borders the Utrecht Hill Ridge and Soest Dunes. Lots of nature and recreation opportunities.
Two centers
Soest and Soesterberg are the main centers. Soest is larger with more facilities, Soesterberg is quieter.
Commuters
Popular with people working in Amsterdam, Utrecht, or Amersfoort. Two train stations provide good accessibility.
Neighborhoods in Soest
Soest-Zuid
AverageResidential areas in the south. Quiet, green, families.
Soest-Noord
ExpensiveNorthern neighborhoods towards Baarn. Quiet, villa areas.
Centrum
AverageVillage center with shops. Lively, facilities.
Soesterberg
AverageSeparate town near former airfield. Quieter, nature.
Soestduinen
ExpensiveArea near the dunes. Rural, recreational.
Best strategy for Soest
Budget < €600
Rooms in Soest-Zuid or near station. Reasonable chances.
Budget €600 - €1.000
Studios or small apartments. Soesterberg can be cheaper.
Budget > €1.000
Spacious apartments or family homes. Soest-Noord for space.
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Scam advice for Soest
Recreatiewoningen
Make sure homes don't have recreational designation.
Vooruitbetaling
Never pay without seeing the property.
Te lage prijzen
Offers far below market price are suspicious.
Nepverhuurders
Verify that the landlord is actually the owner.
Tips for Soest
Soest has two train stations - convenient for commuters
The Utrecht Hill Ridge is ideal for hiking and cycling
Amersfoort is 10 min by train for more facilities
Soesterberg is quieter and often slightly cheaper
Het Gooi (Hilversum) is also easily accessible
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Is Soest well connected?
Yes, two train stations (Soest and Soest-Zuid). Utrecht (20 min), Amsterdam (40 min), Amersfoort (10 min) by train.
What's the difference between Soest and Soesterberg?
Soest is the main center with more facilities. Soesterberg is a separate, quieter town near the former airfield.
How long does it take to find something?
On average 3-6 weeks. Soest is popular due to its location and accessibility.
Is Soest suitable for families?
Very suitable - lots of green space, good schools, safe, yet good connections.
What is there to do in Soest?
Hiking and cycling on the Hill Ridge, Soest Dunes, and sports clubs. Amersfoort is nearby for culture.