Apartments and flats for Rent in Hilversum

Hilversum apartments for rent cost about €1,524 a month on average, based on over 3,000 listings tracked by RentHunter in Hilversum since February 2024. Eight in ten of these flats rent for €870 to €2,300, and the average apartment measures 72 m². Hilversum is the home of Dutch public broadcasting at the Media Park, and its three railway stations put Amsterdam and Utrecht within half an hour.

Newcomers are often surprised by how many apartments are offered gestoffeerd: the flat comes with floors, curtains and light fittings, but no furniture. 21% of listings are described as furnished, so an expat who needs a bed on day one should filter for that first. 75% of listings state that you can register at the address, the step that gives you a BSN and a Dutch bank account.

Hilversum has three railway stations: the main station in the centre, Hilversum Sportpark and Hilversum Media Park. The public transit times below run door to door from the town centre, so a flat near your own station shortens them.

Utrecht is about 19 minutes from Hilversum by public transit, the quickest big-city commute from town. It suits staff of Utrecht's university, hospitals and offices who would rather rent a larger flat in Het Gooi.

Amsterdam is about 29 minutes from Hilversum by public transit, close enough for a daily office commute. Trains run several times an hour through the day, so missing one costs little.

Rotterdam is about 56 minutes and Den Haag about 62 minutes from Hilversum by public transit. Both trips work for a hybrid job with two or three office days a week.

Renting an apartment in Hilversum costs about €954 a month less than in Amsterdam, where the average apartment rent is €2,478 against €1,524 here. Over a year that is roughly €11,400 kept, in exchange for a 29 minute train ride.

Rent rises with each bedroom: a 1-bedroom flat averages €1,242, a 2-bedroom €1,717, a 3-bedroom €1,956 and a 4-bedroom €2,150. The step from one to two bedrooms, about €475 a month, is the biggest in the range, so a home office is the costliest upgrade.

The current rent level sits close to the long-run average: apartments first seen on RentHunter in the 90 days to November 2026 had a median asking rent of €1,495, and about 21 new apartments were listed per week in the 28 days to November 2026. On a tighter budget, a studio or one of the rooms in Hilversum costs less; for a garden, look at houses for rent in Hilversum, since 11% of apartment listings mention a garden and 36% a balcony.

• Centre between the Groest and the station The centre of Hilversum, between the Groest shopping street and the main station, holds most of the small apartments above shops and in newer blocks. It suits singles and commuters who want the train on foot; street parking in the centre is paid.
• Trompenberg, pre-war villa park Trompenberg, a villa park south-east of the centre, has wide green streets and the heathland of Het Gooi within cycling distance. Much of the district predates the Second World War, so check the energy label of any flat in an older villa.
• Around the Media Park station The area around the Media Park, base of the national broadcasters, has its own railway station and suits renters who work in television and radio. The walk to work is the draw; the shops of the centre are a few minutes away by bike.
• Hilversumse Meent, 1970s and 1980s north Hilversumse Meent, on the northern edge of town, was built in the 1970s and 1980s with low-rise flats, family homes and parking near the door. Beyond it lie the lakes of Wijdemeren: compare apartments in Wijdemeren if you want to live closer to the water.

• Where can I find apartments for rent near Hilversum? Apartments for rent near Hilversum are in Laren to the east and Wijdemeren to the north, both a short bike or bus ride away. Compare apartments in Laren with the Hilversum listings, or start from all rentals in Hilversum to see every housing type in town.
• How much does an apartment in Hilversum cost per month? An apartment in Hilversum costs about €1,524 a month on average, based on over 3,000 listings tracked by RentHunter since February 2024. Eight in ten rent for €870 to €2,300. The average deposit is 1.26 months of rent, within the legal cap of two months of base rent for leases signed since 1 July 2023.
• Is parking included with a Hilversum flat? 32% of Hilversum apartment listings mention parking, so check each property listing for a private spot or a garage. Without one, you apply to the gemeente Hilversum for a residents' permit; its website shows which streets are paid zones before you sign.
• Can I rent a furnished or pet-friendly flat in Hilversum? 21% of Hilversum apartment listings are furnished, which suits expats on a short contract; see furnished apartments in Hilversum. For pets, 2% of listings say they are allowed, so filter pet-friendly apartments in Hilversum and get the landlord's yes in writing.