Living in Gestel, Eindhoven

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 Eindhoven dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €1,500/month — roughly 3% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 12 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,800 - €2,000/month and three-bedrooms €2,300 - €2,600/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by bus, it sits closer to the center than most Eindhoven areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the connected, students, affordable tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Woenselse Heide. For a shorter commute, see Centrum.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Severijnpark as nearby green space and Jumbo as the nearest supermarket around the Gestel reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful 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 Gestel, Eindhoven?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Gestel costs €1,400 - €1,600/month (second-hand contract) or €1,100 - €1,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,800 - €2,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from €2,300 - €2,600/month.

Is Gestel safe for expats?

Gestel 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 Gestel to Eindhoven center?

The commute from Gestel to Eindhoven city center takes approximately 10 minutes by bus.

What is Gestel like to live in?

South of center near train station. Good connections, student-friendly. In our data it is tagged as connected, students, affordable.