Living in Anderlecht, Brussels

Monthly rent in EUR (€). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Brussels dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €950/month — roughly 16% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,100 - €1,300/month and three-bedrooms €1,500 - €1,700/month on second-hand contracts. At 18 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than most Brussels areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, working-class, sports tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Sablon.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Conseil - Raad as the nearest tram stop, Square Albert Ier - Albert I-square as nearby green space and Okay City as the nearest supermarket around the Anderlecht reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Anderlecht, Brussels?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Anderlecht costs €900 - €1,000/month (second-hand contract) or €800 - €900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,100 - €1,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,500 - €1,700/month.

Is Anderlecht safe for expats?

Anderlecht has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Anderlecht to Brussels center?

The commute from Anderlecht to Brussels city center takes approximately 18 minutes by metro.

What is Anderlecht like to live in?

Working-class commune west of center. Football stadium, affordable. In our data it is tagged as affordable, working-class, sports.