Rental homes in Caberg, Maastricht

Rental prices and market figures Caberg, Maastricht

Caberg is par excellence a tenant neighbourhood: no less than 82% of the 1,578 homes are rental properties, while only 15% are owner-occupied. Striking is the high share of housing association ownership at 70%, meaning the majority of housing supply concerns social housing via housing corporations. Additionally, 12% falls under other landlords, so the free sector is relatively limited. In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,440 per month, with a range of €995 to €1,850. With an average surface area of 112 m², this amounts to approximately €12.86 per m². The WOZ value in Caberg, at €229,000, is well below the average of the district Buitenwijk West (€255,000) and the Maastricht average of €302,000. The average income of €24,800 is also lower than in the district (€29,200) and the municipality (€33,700). This makes Caberg on paper one of the more affordable neighbourhoods of Maastricht, although free-sector prices are not necessarily low due to the tight supply. At the top of this page, view the current supply and daily prices for available rental properties in Caberg.

Living in Caberg, Maastricht

Caberg is a post-war expansion neighbourhood northwest of Maastricht city centre, largely built in the 1950s and 1960s. The streetscape is dominated by terraced houses, porch flats and a number of low-rise apartment complexes. The neighbourhood has a down-to-earth, working-class character: no frills, but a close-knit community where many residents have lived for years. With 3,170 inhabitants and 850 single-person households as the largest group, it is a neighbourhood where you encounter both singles and families. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (825 people), but seniors (620 residents aged 65+) are also well represented.

Honesty is required: housing quality is a sore point. Resident H Dresens, born and raised in Caberg, sums it up succinctly: "Many homes are poor, damp and draughty and too expensive." The sub-score for housing is therefore the lowest of all categories at 4.0. Anyone looking for a rental home here would do well to critically examine the state of maintenance, especially in the older porch flats along Cabergerweg and Scharnerweg.

Facilities in Caberg

Daily shopping can be done at Albert Heijn on Scharnerweg, within walking distance of most of the neighbourhood. For a wider range of shops, drive or cycle to shopping centre Brusselsepoort, which is a few minutes' cycle away in the adjacent neighbourhood Brusselsepoort. Primary school De Perroen is located in the neighbourhood and scores a 7.0 from residents for education. Sports enthusiasts can go to football club SV Caberg and there are tennis courts in the immediate vicinity. Frontenpark, which stretches along the Albert Canal, offers space for walking and running, although residents rate the green space in the neighbourhood itself with a modest 6.0.

Accessibility from Caberg

Accessibility receives a strong 8.0 from residents and that is justified. Bus lines towards Maastricht station and the city centre stop at Scharnerweg and Cabergerweg, with a travel time of about ten minutes to the Markt. By bike, you are in the city centre in a quarter of an hour. By car, the A2 towards Eindhoven and Liège is reachable within five minutes via the Maastricht-Noord junction. Parking is free in most streets and generally not a problem, an advantage over neighbourhoods closer to the centre. More information about parking policy and district plans can be found on the website of the municipality of Maastricht.

Compared to nearby neighbourhoods, Caberg is a bit rougher than the quieter Mariaberg and less green than Pottenberg. In terms of rental prices, you are at the lower end of the free sector in this corner of Maastricht in Caberg, but the housing quality sometimes reflects that. View the neighbourhood page of Caberg for all reviews and neighbourhood data.

Does Caberg suit you as a tenant?

Renting an apartment in Caberg is particularly interesting for starters and singles with a limited budget. The low income threshold (average €24,800) and the huge share of social housing make it accessible, provided you have patience: waiting lists at corporations such as Servatius and Maasvallei are long. Seniors who already live in the neighbourhood often stay, but for families with higher demands on housing quality, there are better options in the district. Those who prefer to buy can look at homes for sale in Caberg, where the low WOZ value offers opportunities. Tip: prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips) in advance, because free-sector homes that become available for rent go quickly.

What residents say about Caberg

Caberg scores a 6.5 out of 10 based on resident experiences. Accessibility is the strongest asset (8.0), followed by safety, community, education and facilities (all 7.0). Housing scores the lowest at 4.0. Resident H Dresens, born and bred here, gives the neighbourhood a 6.5 and writes: "Many homes are poor, damp and draughty and too expensive." That is an honest picture that you as a home seeker should take seriously. Read more experiences on the review page of Caberg.

Rental property in Caberg compared to surrounding neighbourhoods

Unsure if Caberg is the right neighbourhood to rent? Then compare with surrounding neighbourhoods. In Oud-Caberg you will find a similar character but sometimes a bit more space. Those who want more urban facilities can look at the supply in Belfort. For a broader overview of the entire western flank, view the rental supply in Buitenwijk West, or compare with other districts such as the city centre. On Buurtje.nl, you combine current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you can not only rent a home in Caberg, but really know where you are ending up. Also view the complete overview of rental properties in all of Maastricht.