A social rental on Martin Luther Kingplein
This apartment on Martin Luther Kingplein sits in the heart of Geleen, a lively spot with the daily rhythm of the town around you. At €737 a month, the rent sat well below the neighbourhood average, which made it a keen option for anyone looking at apartments in Sittard-Geleen. The 52 m² floor area is compact, and the building dates from 1970, with an A energy label. This home has not been online since 14 September 2026.
Geleen-Centrum
Geleen-Centrum is a mixed, central neighbourhood with a strong urban feel, home to around 4,300 people. Over half of households are single-person, and a quarter of residents are 65 or older, so the streets have a calm, steady character. The housing stock is split fairly evenly between flats and family homes, with a good share of rental properties. One resident says: "It's a practical place to live, everything you need is close by." Another notes: "The centre is busy but friendly, and the park is a nice escape." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood comes across as convenient and sociable, with the Geleen-Centrum neighbourhood offering a real sense of community.
Daily life around the corner
For daily shopping, you have a Lidl just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, so picking up bread or groceries is a quick errand. A Jumbo is a ten-minute walk if you want more choice. For families, there are several primary schools within easy reach, including Basisschool Sterrenrijk and Basisschool de Driesprong, both a short stroll from the flat. The train station is about a kilometre away, and a park is close by for a breather. All of this sits within the municipality of Sittard-Geleen, where Geleen forms a central part of the urban area.
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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 34, Geleen
Was €737 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €737 was well below the average of €1,529 for rentals in Geleen-Centrum, and also under the median of €1,550. The floor area of 52 m² was smaller than the neighbourhood average of 77 m², which partly explained the lower price. Given the figures, the rent looked keen compared with other listings in the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label on the scale. The label is an official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a Lidl at 141 metres, so it is just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is at 186 metres, also very close. For a Jumbo, you would walk about 988 metres. Daily groceries are easy to pick up without needing transport.
What schools are near this apartment?
There are several primary schools within a short walk. The closest is School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs de Diamant at 560 metres, followed by Basisschool Sterrenrijk at 693 metres and Basisschool de Driesprong at 985 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.5 km away.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.2 km from the apartment, which is roughly a fifteen-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Geleen-Centrum has about 4,315 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 51%. The age spread is fairly even, with 27% aged 25-45 and 27% aged 45-65, plus a quarter over 65. It is a mixed, central neighbourhood with a strong urban character.
