A social rental apartment in Spekholzerheide
This apartment on Elbereveldstraat sits in Spekholzerheide, a residential part of Kerkrade with a calm, everyday feel. At €799 per month, the rent was well below the average of €1,150 for rentals in the neighbourhood, which made it a keenly priced option. For context, the neighbourhood at the time had just one rental listed, and this one was part of the social housing stock. You can compare it with other apartments in Kerkrade to see how it fits. This home has not been online since 21 October 2026.
The Spekholzerheide neighbourhood
Spekholzerheide is a neighbourhood where older residents and smaller households are well represented, with a large share of one-person households. The average household size is 1.8, and many homes are rented rather than owned. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the statistics. It is a quiet, established area with a mix of ages, and the local streets have a straightforward, no-frills character. For more detail, have a look at the Spekholzerheide neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. An Aldi is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away, so the weekly shop is a short walk. For schools, SBO Arcadia is within a five-minute walk, and Basisschool De Doorkijk is about 650 metres away, which covers primary education nearby. The train station is about 3 kilometres away, making occasional trips further afield manageable. The wider area falls under the municipality of Kerkrade, which handles local services and upkeep.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Elbereveldstraat 42, Kerkrade
Was €799 per month a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €799 was below the average of €1,150 for rentals in Spekholzerheide, and it was a social housing unit, which typically meant a lower rent. With only one rental at the time available in the neighbourhood, there was little to compare directly, but the price sat on the low side of what was being asked locally.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only its official energy performance rating.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is an Aldi at about 536 metres, which is roughly a five-minute walk. A Jumbo is at 627 metres, and a Lidl is just over a kilometre away. For a larger shop, an AH XL is at about 1.2 kilometres, so daily groceries are within easy reach on foot.
What schools are close to this apartment?
SBO Arcadia, a special primary school, is the closest at about 432 metres. Basisschool De Doorkijk, a regular primary school, is at 666 metres, and Taalschool de WereldDelen is at 821 metres. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 4 kilometres away, so that would require a longer trip.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this apartment was marked as social housing, which usually meant the rent was capped and there might be income requirements for eligibility. The rent of €799 per month reflected that status, and it was below the average for rentals in the neighbourhood. The listing did not state any specific allocation rules.
How many people live in Spekholzerheide?
Spekholzerheide has about 3,215 residents. The age spread shows a notable share of older people, with 31% aged 65 or over, while 11% are under 15. Households are mostly small, with 48% being one-person households, which gives the neighbourhood a quieter, more adult character.
