Rental homes in Hengelo

Twente's industrial past is still visible in Hengelo, one of the region's larger towns and a direct neighbour of Enschede. Engineering remains a big employer here, with companies such as Thales Nederland based in the town.

Renters tend to be young professionals working for technical firms in the region and families looking for an affordable home with some room. Students and PhD candidates at the University of Twente sometimes live in Hengelo as well, since the campus lies between Enschede and Hengelo.

Hengelo station is well connected. Local trains run to Enschede and Almelo, intercity services go to the Randstad, and the international train to Germany calls here too. Many people cycle between Hengelo and Enschede, as the two towns are close together. If you are looking for a place in Twente, it makes sense to search Hengelo and Enschede together. Supply shifts between the two, and your commute stays short either way.