Rental homes in Geleen, Sittard-Geleen
View the current rental property offerings in Geleen, including resident reviews and neighbourhood data. Compare neighbourhoods and find a rental property that suits you.
What does a rental property cost in Geleen?
Of the more than 16,300 homes in Geleen, 44% are rental properties. That is a significant share, especially compared to many other neighbourhoods in Sittard-Geleen. About 31% of all homes are owned by a housing association, while 13% are offered via private or other landlords. Are you looking in the free sector? Then you pay an average of €1,083 per month for a home of around 94 m². The range varies from €570 to €2,095 per month, depending on location, size and finish. These are annual averages based on 145 rented homes in the free sector, excluding social housing and room rentals. For the current daily price and available supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page. The average WOZ value in Geleen, at €219,000, is significantly lower than the municipal average of €253,000, which also translates into relatively accessible rental prices for the region.
Geleen through the eyes of residents: quiet but with rough edges
Residents give Geleen a 6.7 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl. That is not an outstanding score, but not a bad one either. The picture that emerges is nuanced: one neighbourhood is not like another. Accessibility scores highest with a 7.2, and the state of housing (7.1) is also appreciated. At the same time, green spaces (6.1) and sense of community (6.4) score lower. Resident Sylvia Zeelen, who has known the neighbourhood since childhood, writes: "I find it reasonably quiet. You have everything nearby here." She lives in a care flat and feels safe during the day, although she indicates she prefers not to go out in the evening. Not everyone shares that feeling. Wendie Geurts is very positive: "Residents treat each other with respect and are never too busy to help each other. I feel very much at home here."
Yet there are also clearly critical voices. A resident of the Zuidhof area describes nuisance from drug use and feelings of unsafety. That contrast is typical of Geleen: the experience varies greatly per neighbourhood. In Geleen-Zuid, residents report a clean, quiet environment, while around the centre it can be grimmer. If you rent in the centre, you have shops and amenities within walking distance, but also a greater chance of nuisance. Neighbourhoods like Oud-Geleen and Haesselderveld have a more village-like character. Public transport is reasonable, although one resident notes that the bus connection to the station and centre could be better. Those who want to read more about the atmosphere per neighbourhood can find extensive experiences on the neighbourhood page of Geleen with all resident reviews and neighbourhood data.
In terms of amenities, Geleen is self-sufficient: supermarkets, schools at various levels, GPs and pharmacy are present. The Geleenbeek and the Stadspark offer some green space, although some residents find this limited. Armando notes: "There are very few activities to do in my neighbourhood" and finds that there is not much nature. For those looking for more green space, nearby Munstergeleen could be an alternative.
Renting in Geleen: for whom, for whom not?
With an average income of €32,400 and many single-person households (over 7,100), Geleen mainly attracts singles and starters. Renting an apartment in Geleen is relatively affordable compared to Sittard or Overhoven. The labour participation rate of 57% and the high proportion of over-65s (nearly 8,000) point to an ageing neighbourhood, which may be less attractive for young families. If you are sensitive to liveability and safety, choose your neighbourhood carefully: the differences are large. Those who prefer to buy rather than rent can look at the supply of homes for sale in Geleen, where the low WOZ value makes entry easier.
Searching for a rental property in Geleen: how to find the current supply
At the top of this page you will find the current overview of rental properties in Geleen, with filters on price, size and energy label. Buurtje.nl combines property listings with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only find a rental home but also know what to expect from the neighbourhood. Also consider the supply in adjacent neighbourhoods such as Limbrichterveld or rural Guttecoven. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of Sittard-Geleen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a house in Geleen?
In the private sector, you pay an average of €1,083 per month for a rental property in Geleen. Prices range from €570 to €2,095, depending on size and location. The average property is about 94 m². Social housing is excluded from this.
Is Geleen a safe neighbourhood to rent a property?
Residents rate safety in Geleen at 6.7 out of 10. Experiences vary greatly by neighbourhood: Geleen-Zuid is perceived as clean and safe, while nuisance is reported around Zuidhof. Research the specific neighbourhood well before choosing a rental home.
How long is the waiting time for social housing in Geleen?
About 31% of homes in Geleen are owned by housing corporations. The waiting time for social housing varies by corporation and property type, but in South Limburg a waiting time of several years is common. Contact housing corporations such as ZOwonen for current waiting times.
How is the accessibility when renting an apartment in Geleen?
Accessibility scores a 7.2 among residents. Geleen has its own train station with connections to Maastricht and Sittard. The A76 and A2 are nearby. Residents do note that bus connections to the station and centre could be better.
Who are rental properties in Geleen most suitable for?
Geleen mainly attracts singles and starters: over 7,100 households are single-person. The average income is €32,400 and rents are lower than in Sittard. For young families, the ageing population and limited range of activities can be a drawback. Renting a property in Geleen is especially attractive if you want affordable and central living in the region.
It's a nice neighbourhood to live in. I feel safe and most people are friendly. However, we do think the greenery is really in need of renewal, and the pavements and roads also give a somewhat outdated and neglected impression. The neighbourhood could do with a makeover and more colour. The playground in the Dassenkuil has just been newly laid out, but it's really only for a certain age group. The older children have nothing. Too bad!
Auto-translated to English by AIThere are very few activities to do in my neighbourhood. By green I mean there isn't much nature.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of amenities and plenty of green spaces. Also around the area.
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here as a child, a bit further down from where I live now, and I know this neighbourhood like the back of my hand. I find it reasonably quiet, because it's a care flat where I've been living for 13 months now. I feel safe, as long as I don't have to go out in the evening. You have everything nearby: supermarkets, drugstores, GP, dentist. Only the pharmacy is a bit further away. I feel at ease and quite safe in the neighbourhood, and I'm glad I got this flat for medical reasons. In the evening it's less safe because of drug dealers who sometimes hang around the car park, but that hasn't disturbed my living pleasure so far. And because I lived a bit further down this street as a child, I feel at home in this neighbourhood, and it brings back fond memories when I walk or ride my mobility scooter through the area.
Auto-translated to English by AII really enjoy living here. Residents treat each other with respect and are never too busy to help one another. I feel very much at home.
Auto-translated to English by AINo problems in this part of Geleen-Zuid. Good neighbourhood, clean environment. Public transport to the station and centre could be better.
Auto-translated to English by AII've been living in Sittard-Geleen for just over half a year. I'm originally from Hoensbroek/Heerlen, and although that's not the tidiest place, I do feel safe there. At Zuidhof there are ALWAYS homeless people, junkies, alcoholics and many foreigners. Drugs and crime are too prevalent here in my opinion. I also find it totally unpleasant to live here without a driving licence or other means of transport. Every flat has rubbish that the municipality barely cleans up or does nothing about. Noise nuisance is probably one of the things that bothers me most here... think extremely loud music on a weekday at half past one in the morning... this happens daily and also at weekends. Nothing is done about it despite the complaints... In short, I think it's a really shitty place to live!!!
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