A social rental apartment on Martin Luther Kingplein
This two-room apartment on Martin Luther Kingplein sits in the heart of Geleen, a town with a calm, everyday rhythm. At €783 per month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average, which makes it a keenly priced option for a single person or a couple. For context, apartments in Sittard-Geleen typically go for more, so this one stands out on price.
Life in Geleen-Centrum
Geleen-Centrum is a mixed neighbourhood where about half of the households are single people, and a quarter are aged 65 or over. The streets have a settled feel, with a good share of long-term residents. The Geleen-Centrum neighbourhood is home to around 4,290 people, and the housing stock is a blend of rental and owner-occupied homes. It is a practical, unflashy part of town, with daily life centred on the nearby shops and services.
Daily errands on foot
For groceries, a Lidl is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, so the weekly shop is an easy walk. For families, Basisschool Sterrenrijk is a ten-minute walk away, and there is also a special primary school nearby. The train station is about 1.6 km away, which is a manageable distance for commuting. The municipality of Sittard-Geleen covers the wider area, with Geleen as one of its main centres.
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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 Martin Luther Kingplein 104, Geleen
Is €783 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €783 is well below the average for rental homes in Geleen-Centrum, which sits at €1,286 per month. The apartment is 52 m², which is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 98 m², so the lower price partly reflects the size. Compared with other rentals in the area, this one is on the keen side.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label on the scale. This means the home is officially registered as having low expected energy costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
A Lidl is 145 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 181 metres away, so both are within a short walk. There are also other supermarkets within a few kilometres, including another Albert Heijn at 567 metres and a Jumbo at 981 metres. Daily grocery shopping is convenient from this location.
What schools are near this apartment?
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Basisschool Sterrenrijk is 694 metres away, and Basisschool de Driesprong is 978 metres away. There is also a special primary school, School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs de Diamant, at 553 metres. Secondary education is about 1.4 km away.
How long do rentals in this neighbourhood typically stay on the market?
Rental homes in Geleen-Centrum are let fairly quickly, with an average listing time of 17 days. This suggests there is steady demand for rental properties in the area. The current listing is one of five available rentals in the neighbourhood, so options are limited.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this apartment is marked as social housing. This means the rent is set below the liberalisation threshold, and eligibility is usually based on income criteria. The rent of €783 per month is in line with social housing levels, and the home is let through.
