A quiet apartment in Eygelshoven
This rental apartment on Torenstraat sits in a quiet part of Eygelshoven, a town with a relaxed, village-like feel. The home was part of the social housing stock, so the rent was set at a level that reflected that. At €553 per month for 78 m², the price was well below the average for apartments in Kerkrade, which made it a keen option for those eligible. This home has not been online since 2 November 2026.
The Eygelshoven-Kom neighbourhood
The Eygelshoven-Kom neighbourhood is home to around 2,120 people, with a mix of ages and a notable share of older residents. Based on three reviews, residents give it an average score of 7.64. One resident says: "Nice and cosy. It's a nice, cosy, quiet neighbourhood! There is no nuisance from young people, which makes living here much more pleasant!" Another notes: "In reports there is mention of theft from cars. At weekends sometimes fireworks from LHC. The municipality does a lot of maintenance on greenery, truly fantastic." A third review is less positive, mentioning maintenance issues in the apartment block and problems with rats and weeds.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Jumbo is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a short drive. Basisschool de Veldhof is a couple of streets away, and there are more primary schools within a few kilometres. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which makes getting around without a car straightforward. The neighbourhood has a large market every Saturday, and there are woods and a park nearby for walking the dog.
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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 Torenstraat 3, Eygelshoven
Was €553 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €553 per month for 78 m² worked out at about €7.09 per m². That was noticeably below the average rent per m² in the neighbourhood, which was €10.88. The average rent for a rental home here was €933, so this apartment was on the low side, which reflected its social housing status.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F. This is an official registration, and it indicates that the home is not among the most efficient. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo at 195 metres, which is just around the corner. There are also a PLUS and a Lidl within about 2.5 to 2.7 kilometres, so you have several options for your weekly shopping.
What schools are near this apartment?
Basisschool de Veldhof is the closest primary school at 303 metres, a short walk away. Other primary schools, such as Basisschool 't Valder and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Blokkenberg, are within about 1.7 to 1.9 kilometres. For secondary education, Locatie Eijkhagen is about 2.2 kilometres away.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.8 kilometres from the apartment, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel by train without needing a car.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.64 out of 10. One resident describes it as "nice, cosy, quiet" with no nuisance from young people. Another mentions theft from cars and occasional fireworks, but also praises the municipality's maintenance of greenery. A third review is critical of the apartment maintenance and mentions rats and overgrown weeds.
