June 20, 2026

Heusden-Zolder Launches Flanders’ First Budget Rent by Vestio & Ethias

September 12, 2025
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Heusden-Zolder (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The first budget rental apartments in Flanders, Schuttershof in Heusden-Zolder, were completed by Vestio, Ethias, and Group Machiels. Minister Matthias Diependaele approved 22 affordable units for the November 2025 move-in.

As VRT News reported, the first apartment building in Flanders offering budget rents has been completed in Heusden-Zolder, in the province of Limburg, Belgium. The Schuttershof residence, built by Vestio, Ethias, and Group Machiels, has 40 modern apartments. 

22 of these will be rented at budget-friendly prices. The apartments will be offered under the new brand “Best Huur” (Best Rent). Residents can move in from November 2025. This project is the first budget rental initiative in Flanders. 

What makes Heusden-Zolder’s Schuttershof Flanders’ first budget rent?

Budget rent is aimed at middle-income families who fall outside of the parameters for social housing but still earn below the income caps set by the Flemish government. The Heusden-Zolder Schuttershof residence offers affordable apartments that meet current standards of living. Rents in this project are about 15% lower than similar apartments, calculated using the Flemish rental simulator.

As Ed Somers of Vestio explains, a 1-bedroom apartment in Schuttershof rents for about €650 to €700 per month, while a 2-bedroom apartment rents for approximately €800 or €850 per month. By comparison, similar apartments with underground parking in Heusden-Zolder are priced to rent for €950 per month. Somers also comments on how the project is a perfect model of how the government and private sector together can provide housing at an affordable price. 

The idea of budget rent in Flanders emerged in the early 2020s as a response to rising rental prices and the gap between social housing eligibility and market rents. In 2023, the Schuttershof residence in Heusden-Zolder became the first project to receive approval in principle from the Minister of Housing, Matthias Diependaele (N-VA). 

The concept was designed to provide middle-income households with affordable rental options without relying on social housing subsidies. The project combines public support with private sector investment, demonstrating a new model of collaboration to tackle housing affordability. 

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20 responses to “Heusden-Zolder Launches Flanders’ First Budget Rent by Vestio & Ethias”

  1. Disco Potato Avatar
    Disco Potato

    So, Heusden-Zolder is the trendsetter in Flanders now—budget rents, eh? Next thing you know, they’ll be serving artisanal coffee in your flat for the price of a pint! 🍻

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  2. Green Scavenger Avatar
    Green Scavenger

    Well, look at that, Flanders finally gets its own budget rent—because nothing says “affordable living” quite like moving in two years from now! 🏠💸 But hey, at least it’s not just another overpriced flat; it’s the “Best Huur”—as if having the word “best” makes it any less of a joke! 😂

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  3. taffy duchess Avatar
    taffy duchess

    Looks like Heusden-Zolder has finally cracked the code to affordable living—just a few years behind the rest of Europe! 🎉 At this rate, they’ll be serving champagne in those budget flats by the time we move in! 🍾

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  4. Twisty Dew Avatar
    Twisty Dew

    So, Flanders finally discovered budget rent, eh? Must be a real game changer for those middle-income families—just in time for their November 2025 housewarming! 🏡💸

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  5. Tin Fox Avatar
    Tin Fox

    Looks like Heusden-Zolder is finally catching up with the rest of us, eh? Who knew ‘budget rent’ could be a thing—next, they’ll be rolling out a ‘luxury discount’ for those who can only afford a second-hand car! 😏💸

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  6. houston Avatar
    houston

    Finally, a “budget” rental option in Flanders—just what we all needed! 😏 Can’t wait for my wallet to feel the pinch of “affordability” in November 2025, mate!

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  7. firefly Avatar
    firefly

    Finally, a budget rent initiative in Flanders—just what we needed! Because who doesn’t want to pay slightly less to live in a glorified shoebox? 😂🏠 #BestHuur #LivingTheDream

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  8. vixen Avatar
    vixen

    Seems like Heusden-Zolder is really breaking the bank with this “budget” rental scheme—who knew affordable housing could come with a price tag that still makes you feel like you’re being fleeced? 😂 Best Huur? More like Best of Luck with that rent! 🏠💰

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  9. Versace-Cat Avatar
    Versace-Cat

    Budget rent in Heusden-Zolder? What a revolutionary idea! Next, they’ll be launching “affordable champagne” at the local café. 🍾😏

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  10. B@d B0y Avatar
    B@d B0y

    Budget rent in Flanders? Now that’s a classic! Who knew Heusden-Zolder would be the trendsetter for real estate bargains? Maybe next, they’ll offer a discount on parking your dreams! 😂🏢

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  11. Abiss Avatar
    Abiss

    Oh, because who wouldn’t want to live in a ‘Best Rent’ apartment in Heusden-Zolder, right? I mean, nothing screams luxury like affordable housing that still costs you a kidney! 😂🏠

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  12. Ice Avatar
    Ice

    Looks like Heusden-Zolder decided to throw a little budget rent party, eh? 🎉 Who knew living in Flanders could be so… affordable? Just in time for 2025, of course! 🥳

    Reply
  13. Bleeker Avatar
    Bleeker

    Budget rent in Heusden-Zolder? Finally, a place where you can live without having to sell a kidney! 😂 “Best Huur” sounds like a fancy way to say, “It’s better than nothing!” Cheers to affordable living, or should I say, affordable-ish? 🍻

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  14. Congo Wire Avatar
    Congo Wire

    So, Heusden-Zolder is launching budget rents, eh? Must be nice to be a middle-income family – finally a chance to live like royalty on a peasant’s budget! 😂

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  15. squatch Avatar
    squatch

    Finally, a budget rental project in Heusden-Zolder! Just what the world needed: slightly less expensive apartments for those slightly less-than-poor souls. 🙄 #BestHuur #LivingTheDream

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  16. guncap slingbad Avatar
    guncap slingbad

    Looks like Heusden-Zolder is finally catching up with the rest of us in the ‘budget’ game! 🏡 I guess ‘Best Huur’ is the new ‘best thing since sliced bread’… at least until someone cuts the budget again! 😂

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  17. Palomino Cake Avatar
    Palomino Cake

    Budget rent, eh? Just what we needed—more ways to enjoy life while scraping by. I suppose the €650 for a shoebox will really make me feel like a king in Heusden-Zolder! 😂🏰

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  18. napoleonic haze Avatar
    napoleonic haze

    Finally, Heusden-Zolder gets a taste of budget living—who knew the first affordable rents would be the real VIP experience in Flanders? 🤷‍♂️ Just what the middle-income families needed, a chance to live like royalty… on a budget! 🏰💸

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  19. campfire mama Avatar
    campfire mama

    Just what we needed, affordable housing in Heusden-Zolder! Next, we’ll have budget Michelin-star restaurants, right? 🍽️✨

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  20. stick shift Avatar
    stick shift

    Budget rent in Flanders? Just what we needed—because who wouldn’t want to pay less for the privilege of living in a shiny new box? 😂 Cheers to the folks at Heusden-Zolder for finally making “affordable” sound like a catchy marketing slogan! 🍻

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