Corporate Housing in Antwerp
Corporate housing in Antwerp is a furnished apartment rented for one to eleven months at one monthly price that already includes energy. Globexs has rented furnished apartments in Antwerp since 2009 and houses engineers, project crews and specialists working at the port, in the chemical cluster and in the diamond district. Apartments start at EUR 1,300 per month, all-in, and check-in can take place the same day or the next day after the contract is signed.
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Antwerp at a glance
- Price
- from EUR 1,300 per month, all-in
- Energy
- included, with no euro cap
- Contract
- 1 to 11 months, extended by email
- Move-in
- same day or next day after signing and payment by instant transfer
- Teams
- 1 to 50 people
- From the tenant
- an identity document
- Belgian bank account
- not needed
- Busiest month
- September
Who we house in Antwerp
Corporate housing demand in Antwerp comes from two engines: the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, one of the largest ports in Europe, and the diamond trade. Around the port sits one of the largest chemical clusters in Europe, and it runs on project work.
Port, logistics and chemical teams
Engineers, contractors and project managers working on shutdowns, turnarounds and plant projects. Stays follow the project schedule, and crews often arrive in groups on staggered dates.
Diamond and fashion professionals
Traders and buyers on rotation in the diamond district, and designers on seasonal contracts in the fashion quarter. For them, a short walk to Centraal Station matters more than square metres.
Companies relocating staff
HR and mobility teams placing one employee or a whole team for a secondment or a project. The company can sign the contract, and one Globexs contact handles the group.
Individual expats
Professionals on assignment who want a furnished home without a twelve-month lease. Same apartments, same terms.
Where to place people in Antwerp
The work address decides the district. Send it with the first enquiry, and the shortlist gets much shorter.
Het Eilandje
- Suits
- shipping, logistics and maritime teams
- Why
- converted dock warehouses and new-builds, around 10 minutes from the port authority building
City centre and diamond district
- Suits
- diamond professionals, short corporate stays
- Why
- walking distance to Centraal Station and the diamond bourses
Het Zuid
- Suits
- fashion and creative professionals
- Why
- museum quarter, galleries and restaurants, 15 minutes from the centre
Zurenborg and Berchem
- Suits
- families, longer assignments
- Why
- quieter streets, direct trains from Berchem to Brussels in about 40 minutes
Linkeroever
- Suits
- port and chemical commuters who drive
- Why
- green and calm, with a lower price point than the right bank
Merksem and Ekeren
- Suits
- the northern port and chemical cluster
- Why
- the closest residential districts to the terminals, fast access to the Ring and the A12
What the monthly price includes
Every Globexs apartment in Antwerp is rented at one all-in monthly price. Energy is included with no euro cap, so there is no allowance that runs out in winter and turns into a second bill.
- A furnished apartment with a fully equipped kitchen and Wi-Fi
- Energy, with no euro cap
- Cleaning every two weeks in selected apartments
- Parking as shown in each listing: a private space, usually around EUR 100 per month, or street parking
Because energy is part of the price, the price depends on how many people live in the apartment. Your rental agent confirms the figure in writing before anything is signed. The full breakdown is on corporate housing in Belgium.
How renting works
- 1Send the work address, the number of people, the dates and who will sign the contract.
- 2Your rental agent replies with available apartments and all-in prices.
- 3Choose an apartment, sign the contract and pay the first month by instant transfer.
- 4Check in the same day or the next day.
- 5Extend by email. If an employee changes, an addendum keeps the same contract in place.
Every tenant has a local Globexs contact for day-to-day questions and can join the Antwerp expat Facebook group.
Teams, extensions and changes
Globexs houses teams of 1 to 50 people in Antwerp. Larger groups are spread over several apartments in the same district, so colleagues live close to each other and to the site.
- Extending a stay. One email to your rental agent is enough, for companies and individuals alike.
- Replacing an employee. The contract stays in place. An addendum changes the tenant's name, and the new colleague moves in on the same terms.
- A partner or family joins. Tell us in advance. It is possible, and the price is adjusted for the number of occupants because energy is included.
Registering with the commune in Antwerp
Anyone staying in Belgium for more than three months must register with the commune. In Antwerp, registration takes place at the district office of the address, within eight days of arrival.
Globexs apartments can be used as a registered address when the owner agrees. Send a written request to your rental agent, we obtain the owner's written permission and tell you the decision. The price, the contract and the deposit stay the same. Deadlines and documents: registering with the commune in Belgium.
Globexs in Antwerp
Globexs started in Antwerp. Its founder, Lodewijk Cuypers, comes from Eeklo in East Flanders and studied at the University of Antwerp, where in the late 1990s he began helping incoming students and expats find housing. He founded Globexs in 2002, and the company has rented furnished apartments in Antwerp since 2009.
Antwerp, Brussels or Ghent?
The three cities are an hour or less apart, and the right one depends on where the work is.
- Antwerp — the port, the chemical cluster, the diamond district and the fashion quarter.
- Brussels — EU institutions, international organisations and the consultancies around them. Corporate housing in Brussels
- Ghent — the canal zone of North Sea Port, the car and steel plants, biotech and the university. Corporate housing in Ghent
A company placing staff in more than one city works with the same Globexs contact in all three.
Frequently asked questions
How much does corporate housing in Antwerp cost?
Globexs apartments in Antwerp start at EUR 1,300 per month, all-in. The final price depends on the apartment and the number of occupants, and your rental agent confirms it in writing before signing.
What is included in the monthly price?
The furnished apartment, Wi-Fi and energy, with no euro cap on energy. Cleaning every two weeks is included in selected apartments. Parking is shown in each listing: a private space, usually around EUR 100 per month, or street parking.
How quickly can an employee move in?
The same day or the next day after the contract is signed and the first month is paid by instant transfer, if a suitable apartment is free. September is the busiest month, so enquire early for autumn arrivals.
Where should a port or chemical team live in Antwerp?
Het Eilandje suits teams working with the port authority and shipping companies. Merksem and Ekeren are the closest residential districts to the northern terminals and the chemical cluster. Linkeroever works well for people who drive.
Can you house a whole team in Antwerp?
Yes. Globexs houses teams of 1 to 50 people, usually across several apartments in the same district so the team lives close together and close to the site.
What does the employee need to provide?
An identity document. We do not ask for payslips, an employer letter or a guarantor, and no Belgian bank account is needed.
Can the employee register with the commune at the apartment?
Yes, if the owner agrees. Send a written request to your rental agent. We obtain the owner's written permission and tell you the decision. The price, the contract and the deposit do not change.
How long can a stay last, and can it be extended?
From one month to eleven months. Extending takes one email to your rental agent. The average stay across our Belgian apartments is 5.3 months.
House a team in Antwerp
Send the work address, the number of people and the dates. Your rental agent replies with available apartments and all-in prices.