Rental homes in De Heeg, Maastricht
View the current rental property listings in De Heeg, Maastricht. Compare prices, check neighbourhood scores and discover if this neighbourhood suits you.
Rental prices and market figures De Heeg, Maastricht
De Heeg is a neighbourhood where renting and buying are almost evenly split: 48% of the approximately 2,990 homes are rental properties, 52% are owner-occupied. Notably, a large portion of the rental stock, around 39%, is owned by housing associations. This means the social rental sector is strongly represented here. The remaining 9% is offered by private or institutional landlords.
In the free sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), the average rent over the past year was €1,430 per month, with a range of €800 to €2,970. With an average floor area of 102 m², this works out to about €14 per m². The average WOZ value of homes in De Heeg is €247,000, which is lower than the average for the district Buitenwijk Zuidoost (€271,000) and well below the Maastricht average of €302,000. This makes De Heeg relatively affordable within the Maastricht rental housing supply. The average disposable income here is €32,300, slightly below the municipal average. At the top of this page, see what is currently available for rent in De Heeg and at what current daily prices.
Living in De Heeg, Maastricht
De Heeg is a typical post-war expansion neighbourhood in the southeast of Maastricht, largely built in the 1970s and 1980s. The streetscape is characterised by terraced houses, porch flats and a number of low-rise apartment complexes, interspersed with green strips and playgrounds. It is not a neighbourhood with much glamour, but it does offer space, wide pavements and plenty of greenery between the buildings. The atmosphere is predominantly quiet and residential, although there are also points of concern that residents mention.
With 5,905 inhabitants, De Heeg is a medium-sized neighbourhood. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (1,710 people), but there are also many over-65s (1,210). Single-person households form the largest group (1,510), which is reflected in the demand for compact rental homes and apartments. Those looking for a rental home here will mainly find three-room and four-room homes, both in the social and free sectors.
Facilities in De Heeg
In terms of daily shopping, De Heeg is not overly well-served. There is a small shopping strip on Einsteinstraat with a supermarket (Albert Heijn) and a few specialist shops, but resident Arno rightly notes that the range of shops is limited. For larger shopping trips or more choice, you head to shopping centre Heer or the centre of Maastricht. Schools are a strong point: there are several primary schools in the neighbourhood, including primary school De Perroen, and Porta Mosana College (secondary education) is within cycling distance. Residents therefore rate education a 9.0. For sports, there are facilities at sports park De Heeg and tennis club De Maaskei. Geusseltpark and Geusseltbad are a short bike ride away.
Accessibility from De Heeg
Accessibility is the strongest point of this neighbourhood, with a 9.5 from residents. Bus lines (including lines 3 and 4 of Arriva) connect De Heeg directly to Maastricht Central Station and the city centre, with a travel time of about 10 to 15 minutes. By car, via the A2, you are quickly in Heerlen (20 minutes), Liège (30 minutes) or Eindhoven (about an hour). Cycling to the Vrijthof takes a quarter of an hour. Parking is free in large parts of De Heeg and generally not a problem, although it can be a bit busier around the flats in the evenings.
Honest picture: what residents appreciate and criticise
Residents give De Heeg a 7.7 based on 4 reviews. Green spaces score well (8.0), as do education and accessibility. But there are also clear downsides. Resident Wouter writes: "It is a nice neighbourhood, but there is also a lot of unrest and noise from young people." He mentions laughing gas canisters on the street and occasionally sees a drug deal. Safety therefore scores a 7.0, and the sense of community gets a 6.8. Several residents mention litter and loose dogs as annoyances, and some say green space maintenance leaves something to be desired. Yet another resident rates the neighbourhood as "liveable" with a 9.0. So it is a neighbourhood with two faces: functional and well-connected, but with nuisance points that you as a tenant must weigh up. Read all experiences on the neighbourhood page of De Heeg.
Compared to nearby neighbourhoods, De Heeg is more affordable than, for example, Randwyck, which is popular with students and university staff and has higher rents. Heer has more shopping facilities and a more village-like character, while Vroendaal, as a new-build neighbourhood, serves a completely different price segment.
Is De Heeg right for you as a tenant?
Renting a home in De Heeg is particularly interesting for starters and singles looking for an affordable place with good public transport connections, and for families who value schools nearby and plenty of outdoor space. Seniors will find ground-floor apartments in the social segment. If you want to rent an apartment in De Heeg in the free sector, prepare for prices from €800 per month. Respond quickly to available rental homes, because with an average of 26 transactions per year in the free sector, supply is limited. Make sure you have your income statements and references ready. For social housing, you can register via Woonpunt, the largest housing association in this region. Expect waiting lists of several years. Also considering buying? Then check out the supply of homes for sale in De Heeg, where WOZ values are relatively low by Maastricht standards.
What residents say about De Heeg
With an average resident score of 7.7 from 4 reviews, De Heeg scores solidly but not outstandingly. Accessibility (9.5) and education (9.0) are the absolute highlights. Safety (7.0) and sense of community (6.8) are the weaker points. Resident Claessen sums it up with the title "Liveable Neighbourhood" (9.0/10), but also mentions litter and residents who "flout the rules". Curious about all reviews and sub-scores? Check out the reviews and neighbourhood data of De Heeg.
Compare rental homes in De Heeg with surrounding neighbourhoods
Still unsure if De Heeg is the right neighbourhood to rent a home? Then compare with the neighbourhoods in the immediate vicinity. Heugem offers a more village-like feel along the Meuse, while a rental home in the rest of Buitenwijk Zuidoost is on average slightly more expensive given the higher WOZ values. If you are looking for more urban vibrancy, check out the supply in the centre of Maastricht. On Buurtje.nl, we combine current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a rental home but also the neighbourhood that truly suits you. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Maastricht.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in De Heeg, Maastricht?
The average rent in the free sector in De Heeg is €1,430 per month, with an average area of 102 m² (approximately €14 per m²). The range runs from €800 to €2,970 per month. Social housing through housing associations is considerably cheaper, but has long waiting lists.
Are there social housing units in De Heeg?
Yes, about 39% of the housing stock in De Heeg is owned by housing associations. Woonpunt is the largest association in Maastricht. You can register via their website, but expect waiting lists of several years. Only 9% is offered by other (private) landlords.
What is it like to live in De Heeg?
De Heeg is a quiet, green post-war residential neighbourhood with good accessibility and schools. Residents give the neighbourhood a 7.7 out of 10. Pluses are public transport (9.5) and education (9.0). Minuses are nuisance from young people, litter and limited shopping facilities. It is a functional neighbourhood, but not a bustling one.
Is De Heeg suitable for families with children?
De Heeg is reasonably suitable for families. There are several primary schools in the neighbourhood, plenty of playgrounds and green space. Education scores a 9.0 among residents. A point of attention is safety (7.0): some residents report nuisance from young people and drug use in certain parts of the neighbourhood.
How is the accessibility of De Heeg?
Accessibility is excellent and scores a 9.5 among residents. Bus lines 3 and 4 take you to Maastricht Central in 10-15 minutes. By car, via the A2 you are quickly on the motorway towards Heerlen, Liège or Eindhoven. Cycling to the centre takes about 15 minutes. Parking is largely free.
What facilities are there in De Heeg?
In De Heeg you will find an Albert Heijn and a few shops on Einsteinstraat, but the range is limited. There are several primary schools, sports park De Heeg and tennis club De Maaskei. For more extensive shopping you go to Heer or the centre. The Geusseltbad and Geusseltpark are a short bike ride away.
Is De Heeg a safe neighbourhood to rent in?
Safety scores a 7.0 among residents, which is average. Some tenants report nuisance from young people, laughing gas use and occasional drug dealing. At the same time, other residents experience the neighbourhood as liveable. It is wise to take a walk around the neighbourhood in the evening before deciding to rent a home here.
I haven't lived here very long, but I do notice a few things. A few weeks ago, there were nitrous oxide canisters everywhere, and you sometimes see a drug deal taking place, and there are also a number of addicts, which doesn't really improve safety in my opinion. But the positive things are that we have a supermarket nearby and a GP, so that's nice. And regarding housing, there are simply too few
Auto-translated to English by AIPoor facilities in the shop range, greenery is poorly pruned or not much, household waste on the street and nowhere police checks or enforcement to be seen. Public transport accessibility is very good.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of litter. Dogs running loose and doing their business where the owner doesn't clean up. Neighbourhood residents who flout the rules.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn the neighbourhood where I live there are really good people and very friendly, I have good contact with many neighbours. I am happy with my neighbourhood where I live.
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