House to rent - Merchtem

In Merchtem, a commune of 36.9 km² with a population of around 16,583 people averaging 42 years old in age, rental houses are available but limited in number—currently three on the market. The majority of residents own their homes (73%), but renting remains an option for some households. The population is largely Belgian (94.4%) alongside small groups from Romania, the Netherlands, Poland, France, Congo, Morocco and other countries.

Houses make up nearly three-quarters of the housing stock here (74.6%), including various types such as open type houses like farms and castles (29.7%), semi-closed (22.5%) and closed (19.6%) houses. Homes typically have around six rooms and many date back to about the mid-1960s.

Rental costs for houses in Merchtem average about 1,950 € per month with prices ranging from roughly 1,750 € to 2,200 € monthly depending on specifics. For commuting or travel by car, residents have access to the A12 motorway within about nine minutes as well as the Brussels ring road R0 within ten minutes by car. Main roads like the N211 provide additional local connectivity.

Public transit options include several bus lines operated by De Lijn linking Merchtem to Brussels and other towns like Asse and Wemmel; train stations serving the area are located in Merchtem itself and nearby towns such as Mollem and Asse. For families with children there are multiple childcare facilities including eight nurseries such as De Cré Sarah En Sylvie plus five primary schools and four secondary schools offering education across levels.

Supermarkets including Albert Heijn, Aldi, Colruyt and Delhaize provide grocery options locally. While there are no shared bicycles or cars available presently in the commune, three electric vehicle charging stations support electric car use. Brussels Airport can be reached in under 20 minutes by car or just under an hour via public transport.