Living in Jette, 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 €1,000/month — roughly 11% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,200 - €1,400/month and three-bedrooms €1,700 - €1,900/month on second-hand contracts. At 22 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than most Brussels areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, multicultural, residential tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Schaerbeek. For a shorter commute, see Sablon.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Gare de Jette - Station Jette as the nearest tram stop, Parc Paul Garcet - Paul Garcetpark as nearby green space and Delhaize as the nearest supermarket around the Jette 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 Jette, Brussels?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Jette costs €900 - €1,100/month (second-hand contract) or €800 - €1,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,200 - €1,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,700 - €1,900/month.

Is Jette safe for expats?

Jette has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Jette to Brussels center?

The commute from Jette to Brussels city center takes approximately 22 minutes by metro.

What is Jette like to live in?

Northwest commune. Affordable, multicultural, residential. In our data it is tagged as affordable, multicultural, residential.