Rental homes in Heerlen-Centrum, Heerlen
View the current rental property listings in Heerlen-Centrum. Compare prices, read resident reviews, and find a rental home that suits you.
What does a rental property cost in the centre of Heerlen?
Heerlen-Centrum is pre-eminently a rental district: 66% of the more than 3,500 homes are rental properties. Strikingly, the largest share (44%) is owned by private landlords and commercial parties, while housing associations manage only 22%. This makes the free sector dominant here. In the past twelve months, 111 homes have been rented out in the free sector, at an average rent of €1,079 per month. The range runs from €556 to €2,950, with an average floor area of 153 m². That is substantial for Heerlen, but explainable: the centre offers both compact apartments and more spacious townhouses. The average WOZ value is €214,000, slightly above the municipal average of €203,000. For the current daily price and available supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.
Living in Heerlen-Centrum: an honest story from the inside
On Buurtje.nl, residents rate the Heerlen-Centrum district an 8.5 out of 10. That sounds high, and in some areas the centre deserves that score. Accessibility scores a 9: Heerlen station is within walking distance and takes you to Maastricht or Aachen in a quarter of an hour. The Intercity to Eindhoven stops here, and by bus you quickly reach surrounding districts. Green space also scores a 9, which is surprising for a city centre. The Aambos and Stadspark are a stone's throw away, and towards Lindeveld it quickly becomes greener.
Yet the picture is not uniform. Resident Savannah gives a 7 and writes: "I personally find it a safe neighbourhood, but that's because I know where I can go. If I were new here, I wouldn't have felt so safe. Here you can encounter unusual people and experience situations that don't happen so easily outside this district." That honesty typifies the centre: the Pancratiusstraat and the area around shopping centre 't Loon are lively during the day with shops and eateries, but in the evening it can feel uneasy in some places. Crime figures in Heerlen are higher than the Limburg average, and the centre is not immune to that.
On the other hand, there is resident Danitia, who gives a 10 and simply calls it a "very nice neighbourhood". That contrast fits the character of Heerlen-Centrum: it is a district with rough edges and at the same time with genuine warmth. The amenities are complete. On the Geerstraat and in the Promenade you will find everything for daily shopping, and the municipality of Heerlen has been investing heavily in recent years in the redevelopment of the Maankwartier near the station. The neighbourhood Op de Nobel offers a slightly quieter alternative within the same district, while the core area of the centre feels most urban. Education scores a 9 among residents: there are primary schools in the immediate vicinity and Arcus College is just around the corner.
Renting in Heerlen-Centrum: for whom and for whom not?
With 2,495 single-person households and only 28% married couples, this is clearly a district for singles, starters and students. The large group of over-65s (1,680 residents) confirms that seniors also like to stay here because of the proximity of amenities. Renting an apartment in Heerlen-Centrum is relatively affordable compared to cities like Maastricht. Note: the labour participation rate is low at 58% and the average income of €33,800 is only just above the municipal average. Those looking for a quiet family district with playgrounds and wide streets would be better off looking at Maria Gewanden en Terschuren or Mariarade. Considering buying instead of renting? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Heerlen-Centrum, where 34% of the housing stock consists of owner-occupied homes.
Searching for rental properties in and around the centre of Heerlen
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental properties in Heerlen-Centrum, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. Want to search more broadly? Then also check the rental supply in all of Heerlen, or see what is available in nearby districts such as Hoensbroek-De Dem and De Koumen. This way you can quickly compare where you get the most living comfort for your budget.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental house in Heerlen-Centrum?
In the private sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,079 per month, with an average area of 153 m². The range runs from €556 to €2,950, depending on size and finish. Social housing is excluded from this.
Is it safe to rent a home in Heerlen-Centrum?
Residents rate safety an 8 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl, but opinions are divided. Experienced residents generally feel safe, while newcomers indicate that you need to know which areas to avoid, especially in the evening around the shopping area.
How is the accessibility when renting a house in Heerlen-Centrum?
Heerlen Station is located in the centre and offers Intercity connections to Eindhoven, Maastricht and Aachen. Bus lines connect the centre with all districts. The A76 and A79 are reachable within minutes by car. Residents give accessibility a 9 out of 10.
What is the waiting time for social housing in Heerlen-Centrum?
Social housing (22% of the stock) is allocated via Thuis in Limburg. The waiting time varies, but in Heerlen-Centrum it is typically between 2 and 5 years due to high demand. Most rental homes in the centre are in the private sector.
Who is renting an apartment in Heerlen-Centrum suitable for?
The centre mainly attracts singles, starters and seniors. Over 2,495 households are single-person and the largest age group is 65-plus. Families with children more often choose quieter neighbourhoods outside the centre. The average income is €33,800.
Very nice neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIPersonally, I think it's a safe neighbourhood, but that's because I know where I can go and what I'm allowed to do. If I were new here, I wouldn't feel so safe. You can encounter strange people here and experience situations that don't happen just like that outside this area. There is a lot of crime, from young to old, and if you pay close attention, you can see a lot of it. On top of that, there is simply a lot of poverty here. I see more people on benefits than working, and with each year, more and more homeless people. I see that they are trying their best to modernise the city. They are doing quite well at that, but... take the Aurora flats, for example. They've painted them all nice colours now, but that doesn't mean you've removed the ghetto. The same junkies and dealers still live in the flats as before. And I still wouldn't recommend walking alone in the dark. I think Heerlen is becoming more modern every year, but it remains my crack neighbourhood. Accessibility is fine, but we still don't have things like e-scooters or e-steps. Tram or metro. I can understand the tram and metro, but we are really lagging behind when it comes to e-scooters, etc. A few years ago, we only got those bikes you can rent... and then they basically showed that we can't handle that responsibility at all here. We destroy everything here that has any money in it or doesn't belong to us.
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