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Renting in Hilversum
Hilversum is the media capital of the Netherlands, home to the national broadcasters at the Media Park, and a green town surrounded by forests and heathland. It attracts professionals in media and the creative industry, as well as people who work in Amsterdam or Utrecht but want more space and nature. Trains reach Utrecht in about twenty minutes and Amsterdam in about twenty-five.
The most exclusive rentals are in Trompenberg and Boomberg, villa districts with large detached houses on tree-lined streets. The centre has apartments above shops and in newer buildings near the station. Kerkelanden and the Hilversumse Meent are more suburban and popular with families. The market is tight: much of the housing stock is owner-occupied and there is little room for new construction.
Furnished expat rentals exist but are limited, and well-priced apartments close to the station go quickly. Hilversum and the surrounding Gooi area, including Laren and Blaricum, have a reputation for affluence, and rents reflect that. Several international and bilingual schools are within reach in the Gooi region.
Tip: Hilversum has three stations. The main station serves the centre, while Hilversum Media Park and Hilversum Sportpark are useful if you live or work in those areas.
Rents in Hilversum are high for a town outside the big cities, peaking in the villa districts on the southwest side.
Neighbourhoods in Hilversum
Questions about renting in Hilversum
Three questions about renting in this city, answered briefly.
All frequently asked questionsCan I commute from Hilversum to Amsterdam every day?
Yes. Trains from Hilversum reach Amsterdam in about twenty-five minutes, with direct services to Amsterdam Zuid and Centraal. You get more greenery and often more space than in Amsterdam, although rents are not low. Living near the main station makes daily commuting much easier.
What is the Media Park?
The Media Park is a large business area in the north of Hilversum where the Dutch public broadcasters and many production companies are based. It has its own train station. Living in the centre or nearby districts gives you a short cycle to work if you are employed there.
Which areas suit families?
Kerkelanden, the Hilversumse Meent and parts of Hilversum-Zuid offer family homes, schools and parks. Trompenberg and Boomberg have large villas close to forests, at much higher rents. Neighbouring towns such as Laren and Huizen are also popular with families, though rental supply there is limited.
Photo: Station Hilversum (2024) by Sneeuwvlakte, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped.
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