Rental homes in Ede
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Renting in Ede
Ede is a green municipality between the Veluwe forests and the Gelderse Vallei, in the heart of what is known as the Food Valley. Many international professionals work in food research and innovation, at companies in the region or at Wageningen University & Research, whose campus is a short bike ride away.
Because student and staff housing in Wageningen is scarce, a growing number of internationals choose Ede instead. The former army barracks next to Ede-Wageningen station have been transformed into new residential areas with modern apartments and family homes. The centre has been redeveloped with apartments above shops.
Veldhuizen and Ede-Zuid offer older, more affordable homes, while Kernhem and Rietkampen suit families. The villages of Bennekom and Lunteren also belong to the municipality and have a quieter, rural character. Competition is lower than in Utrecht or Amersfoort, although new-build apartments near the station attract many applicants. Ede-Wageningen station has intercity trains to Utrecht and Arnhem.
Be aware that Ede has a traditional, partly religious character in some districts, with quieter Sundays.
Tip: if you work in Wageningen, check the cycle route and bus connection from each listing, as the ride can be exposed in wind and rain.
Ede is cheaper than Utrecht and Amersfoort, with rents slightly below neighbouring Wageningen.
Neighbourhoods in Ede
Questions about renting in Ede
Three questions about renting in this city, answered briefly.
All frequently asked questionsIs Ede a good alternative to Wageningen?
For many people, yes. Housing is easier to find and often cheaper, and the WUR campus is a quarter of an hour away by bike. Buses run between Ede-Wageningen station and the campus. Ede also has better train connections to Utrecht and Arnhem than Wageningen itself, which has no station.
What is the Food Valley?
The Food Valley is a region around Wageningen and Ede with a strong concentration of food research, innovation and agri-food companies. Many international researchers and professionals work here, which has increased demand for rental homes in Ede, Wageningen, Bennekom and nearby towns.
Which areas suit families in Ede?
Kernhem, Rietkampen and the new districts on the former barracks sites offer family homes, schools and green space. Bennekom is a quieter village option with good access to Wageningen. The Veluwe forests are close to most neighbourhoods, which is a major attraction for families.
Photo: Ede, straatzicht vanaf het Maanderplein met smeedijzeren gaslantaarn RM523577 IMG 0516 2019-07-24 10.50 by Michielverbeek, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped.
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