Rental lease in Herentals
Herentals in numbers · 2025-2026
Herentals — city profile
Renting in Herentals: average rent 780 EUR/month, Antwerp Campine, gross yield 5.1%.
The rental market in Herentals in 2026
Herentals, at the heart of the Antwerp Campine, positions itself as a niche rental market between Antwerp and Turnhout. With an average rent of 780 EUR/month for a 2-bedroom flat and a median price of 1,900 EUR/m2, the city offers a gross yield of 5.1%, among the best in the Province of Antwerp.
The city has 28,500 inhabitants and a rental rate of 36%. Rental demand is driven by commuters working in Antwerp (30 min by train) and by employees in the Campine industrial zones. The natural setting of the Campine — forests, ponds and cycle paths — attracts families seeking space and greenery.
Local specifics to know
- Antwerp Campine: Herentals is the gateway to the Campine, a low-density region with an attractive natural setting. This positioning draws a stable family tenant profile.
- Flemish lease decree: the Flemish primary residence lease applies — standard 9-year duration, regulatory notice periods. Student and furnished leases follow the Flemish decree.
- Median EPC D: standard for the Campine, where the housing stock is a mix of older houses and recent builds. A B-rated property lets for 8 to 12% more and attracts more stable tenants.
- E313 industrial zone: the proximity of the industrial zone along the E313 generates demand for housing from workers in the logistics and manufacturing sectors. This segment requires adapted supply (smaller units, flexible leases).
Tips for renting in Herentals
The Centre of Herentals, near the station, targets Antwerp commuters — a solvent profile with stable income. Noorderwijk, to the north, attracts families seeking peace and space, with long leases and minimal turnover. These two segments are complementary and offer distinct investment strategies.
With a gross yield of 5.1% and moderate purchase prices, Herentals is an interesting alternative to Antwerp for rental investors. Success lies in targeting the right profile: Antwerp commuters for centre apartments, families for Noorderwijk houses. Improving the EPC score remains the most effective lever to maximise rent and reduce vacancy.
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