A new course of study, a new city. Many students continue living at home and use a bike or public transport to travel to school. But if you are coming from further afield, it is a good idea to rent a room.
You can try the following websites:
www.kamernet.nl
www.kamertje.nl
www.studentopkamers.nl
www.kamerhulp.nl
www.househunting.nl
www.kamers.nl
Average rent
The average rent for independent student accommodation is between € 285 and € 315 per month. The amounts include heating costs and water consumption, but exclude electricity.If you meet certain criteria, you can take advantage of a housing subsidy.
Grant for students who are not living at home
To qualify for a grant for students who are not living at home, it is important to register with the municipality in good time. You can do this via the website of most municipalities.
Breda
If you are participating in a full-time study programme in Breda, a good place to look for accommodation is Woonloket Breda. This is a partnership of three Breda-based housing agencies that offer room mediation services. To see the accommodation on offer, visit the Woonloket Breda website. You can also register via this website. The registration fee is € 23.00. You can register up to one year before you will be starting your study programme.
Easystreet
Are you following an international study in Breda or do you have ambition to go international? This is the place to be! You will meet lots of students from all over the world which makes it possible to create an international social network. Facebook in real life! There's no better start for an international life. Look at www.easystreetstudent.com and reply.
's-Hertogenbosch
As a student at the Avans University of Applied Sciences `s-Hertogenbosch campus you can register with StudentRoomsBrabant. This website lists student accommodation offered by housing associations in the `s-Hertogenbosch area.
Tilburg
Rooms in Tilburg can be found through WonenBreburg Kamerpunt.
Kamerbemiddeling Tilburg is an agency accredited by the municipality that specialises in mediating for and renting out student accommodation in Tilburg. The registration fee is € 30 and the registration remains valid for one year. If you succeed in finding accommodation through Kamerbemiddeling Tilburg, a mediation fee of € 100 becomes payable.