A social rental apartment in Spekholzerheide
This rental apartment on Elbereveldstraat sits in Spekholzerheide, a residential part of Kerkrade with a calm, everyday feel. The home was part of the social housing stock, which kept the rent at €722 per month. With 88 m² of living space, it was 27% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 121 m², and the rent sat well below the average of €1,220 for rentals here. For context, apartments in Kerkrade generally come at a range of prices, but this one was clearly on the low side. This home has not been online since 25 September 2026.
The Spekholzerheide neighbourhood
Spekholzerheide is a mixed residential area with a strong share of older residents, as around 31% of the population is 65 or over. Nearly half of households are single-person, and the average household size is 1.8, so the area has a quiet, adult character. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the statistics. The housing stock is split fairly evenly between owner-occupied and rental homes, with a noticeable presence of social housing. It is a straightforward, no-frills part of Kerkrade where daily life tends to be unhurried. For more on the area, see the Spekholzerheide neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from this address. An Aldi is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away, so bread and groceries are never far. For a bigger shop, an AH XL is a ten-minute walk at just over a kilometre. Families with children have a few primary schools within reach, including Basisschool De Doorkijk and Basisschool de Spoorzoeker. The nearest secondary school is further out,, which is worth knowing for older kids. The train station is 3 km away, making it a reasonable trip for commuters. The municipality of Kerkrade covers the wider area around this street.
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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.
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About Elbereveldstraat 71, Kerkrade
Was €722 a fair rent for this apartment?
At €722 per month for 88 m², this rent was well below the neighbourhood average of €1,220 for rentals. The average price per m² in the area was €13.22, which would put a typical 88 m² home at around €1,163, so this listing was significantly cheaper. As social housing, the rent was set at a level intended to be affordable, and it reflected that.
What does the energy label A mean for this home?
Energy label A is the most efficient label on the official scale, registered through EP-Online. It indicated the home was designed to keep energy use relatively low, which typically translated into more modest heating costs compared to less efficient labels. The label is an official registration and says nothing about the condition of the building itself.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is an Aldi at 540 metres, which is just around the corner. A Jumbo is at 609 metres, and a Lidl at 973 metres, so there are several options within a short walk. For a larger selection, an AH XL is at 1,039 metres, about a ten-minute walk away.
What schools are near this apartment?
There are several schools within walking distance. SBO Arcadia, a special primary school, is at 302 metres, and ZMLK School St Jan Baptist, a special secondary school, is at 412 metres. For regular primary education, Basisschool De Doorkijk is at 832 metres and Basisschool de Spoorzoeker at 836 metres. The nearest secondary school is further out at 4 km.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
Spekholzerheide has 3,215 residents, with a notable share of older people: 31% are 65 or over, while 11% are under 15. Nearly half of households are single-person (48%), and the average household size is 1.8. It is a quiet, adult-oriented area rather than a family-heavy one, with 21% of households having children.
How did the rent compare to other rentals in the area?
The neighbourhood rental market showed an average price of €1,220 and a median of €1,220, with a range from €840 to €1,600. At €722, this apartment was below the lowest end of that range, which reflected its social housing status. Only two rentals are currently available in the area, so the market is limited.
