Living in Patershol, Ghent

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 Ghent dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,200/month — roughly 4% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,500 - €1,750/month and three-bedrooms €2,000 - €2,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Ghent areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the medieval, charming, dining tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Ledeberg.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Gent Lange Steenstraat as the nearest tram stop, Appelbrugparkje as nearby green space and Proxy Delhaize Academie Gent as the nearest supermarket around the Patershol 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 Patershol, Ghent?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Patershol costs €1,100 - €1,300/month (second-hand contract) or €900 - €1,050/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,500 - €1,750/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,000 - €2,300/month.

Is Patershol safe for expats?

Patershol 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 Patershol to Ghent center?

The commute from Patershol to Ghent city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Patershol like to live in?

Tiny medieval streets packed with restaurants. Charming and atmospheric, next to Gravensteen castle. In our data it is tagged as medieval, charming, dining.