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Renting in Hengelo
Hengelo is an industrial city in Twente with a strong engineering tradition. It grew around the Stork machine works and today hosts defence and technology employers such as Thales, which attract engineers from the Netherlands and abroad. The rental market mainly serves working professionals and families.
A distinctive neighbourhood is 't Lansink, a garden village built by the Stork family for its workers, with large homes and tree-lined streets. The compact city centre has apartments near the Markt and the station. Post-war districts such as the Hasseler Es and Berflo Es offer affordable terraced houses, while Groot Driene and Slangenbeek suit families.
Enschede and the University of Twente are about ten minutes away by train, so some students and university staff live in Hengelo. Competition is moderate, and you usually get time to view a home. Hengelo station is a rail hub with direct trains to Amersfoort, Zwolle and international services towards Germany.
Tip: Hengelo is quieter than Enschede, with fewer bars and restaurants. If you enjoy nightlife, check the train times back from Enschede before choosing Hengelo over its bigger neighbour.
Hengelo is easy on the budget for eastern Netherlands standards, with rents slightly below Enschede.
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Questions about renting in Hengelo
Three questions about renting in this city, answered briefly.
All frequently asked questionsIs Hengelo a good option for engineers working at Thales?
Yes. Thales is based in Hengelo, and many employees live within cycling distance. The Hasseler Es, the centre and 't Lansink are all close to the company site. Rents are lower than in the Randstad, and homes often come with more space and a garden.
How is Hengelo connected to the rest of the country?
Hengelo station has direct trains to Amersfoort, Zwolle and Enschede, with connections to Amsterdam and Schiphol. International trains towards Germany also stop here. By car, the A1 and A35 motorways meet near the city, giving quick access to the Randstad and the German border.
Should I choose Hengelo or Enschede?
Enschede has the university, more nightlife and a larger rental market. Hengelo is calmer, slightly cheaper and has better rail connections to the west. Many people who work in Hengelo or travel often choose Hengelo, while students and those who want city life prefer Enschede.
Photo: Marktplein Hengelo 06-2025 by Mart de Groot, CC BY 4.0, cropped.
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What if I find nothing within 60 days?
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