A compact apartment in the heart of Heerlen
This rental apartment on Plaarstraat sits in the middle of Heerlen, where the streets are busy and the city is at your doorstep. The home is compact at 55 m², which is 62% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 143 m², and the rent of €802 is 33% below the average of €1,189. That makes it a keen option for anyone looking for a smaller, more affordable place in the centre. For context, apartments in Heerlen generally go for more, so this one stands out on price.
The Heerlen-Centrum neighbourhood
Heerlen-Centrum is a mixed area with a real city feel. One resident describes it as "Safe" and gives the neighbourhood a 7 out of 10, based on a single review. They note that while they personally feel safe, "if I were new here, I wouldn't feel so safe," and mention "a lot of crime" and "a lot of poverty." They also see efforts to modernise the city, saying "they are doing quite well at that," but add that "it remains my crack neighbourhood." The resident appreciates the accessibility but feels the area lags behind on things like e-scooters. The neighbourhood is home to many single-person households, with a large share of residents over 65. The Heerlen-Centrum neighbourhood is a place of contrasts, where urban renewal sits alongside social challenges.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, Jan Linders is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. There are also an Aldi and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. For schools, the VWO of the Bernardinuscollege is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool Sint Tarcisius is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is also just around the corner, making it easy to get out of town. The municipality of Heerlen has been working on modernising the city centre, and this street is right in the middle of that.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels, including Phidec Vastgoed Beheer B.V.
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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 Plaarstraat 2A, Heerlen
Is €802 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €802 is 33% below the average rent in the neighbourhood, which is €1,189. The apartment is also smaller than average at 55 m² compared to 143 m². So you are paying less, but for a more compact space. Whether it is fair depends on what you value, but the price is clearly on the lower side for the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is an official registration, and it indicates the energy efficiency of the home as recorded. A label E is not the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
Jan Linders is the closest supermarket at 328 metres, which is just a few minutes' walk. Albert Heijn is at 597 metres, and there are also an Aldi and a Jumbo within about 700 metres. So daily groceries are easily within walking distance.
What schools are near this apartment?
The VWO of the Bernardinuscollege is at 545 metres, and the Havo of the same college is at 633 metres. For primary education, Basisschool Sint Tarcisius is at 749 metres, and Basisschool Eikenderveld is at 778 metres. There are also several other schools within a short distance.
How is the public transport connection?
The train station is 600 metres away, which is about a seven-minute walk. This gives you a direct connection to the wider region. The neighbourhood is described as accessible by one resident, though they note that options like e-scooters are not available.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Heerlen-Centrum is a city centre with a mix of residents. One resident gives it a 7 out of 10 and calls it "Safe," but also mentions crime and poverty. They see efforts to modernise the city, but feel it still has challenges. The area has many single-person households and a large share of residents over 65.
