Rental homes in Jekerkwartier, Maastricht

Rental prices and market figures for Jekerkwartier, Maastricht

Jekerkwartier is one of the more expensive neighbourhoods to rent in Maastricht. The average rent in the free sector over the past twelve months was €1,653 per month, with a range of €400 to €4,200 per month (excluding social housing). With an average floor area of 156 m², this works out at around €10.60 per square metre. That is considerably higher than the average for rental properties in the Centre and certainly more expensive than the municipal average for Maastricht as a whole. The WOZ value of homes here is €448,000, compared to €340,000 for the Centre district and €302,000 city-wide.

Of the more than 1,070 homes in Jekerkwartier, 69% are rental properties. About 22% are owned by housing corporations (social housing), while 48% are in the hands of other landlords, i.e. the free sector. This means that almost half of all homes are privately rented, which makes supply relatively large but also keeps prices market-driven. In total, 67 free-sector homes were rented out in the past year. At the top of this page, see how many rental properties are currently available in Jekerkwartier and what the current daily prices are.

Living in Jekerkwartier: atmosphere, amenities and accessibility

Jekerkwartier takes its name from the Jeker, the river that winds through the neighbourhood and is visible in several places, for example along the Helpoort and the Aldenhofpark. It is one of the most sought-after residential neighbourhoods in Maastricht: a mix of monumental townhouses, renovated monastery buildings and smaller apartments from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The atmosphere is quiet and green for a city-centre neighbourhood, with narrow streets full of natural stone, old city walls and hidden gardens. Along the Tongersestraat and the Grote Looiersstraat you will find a combination of small galleries, antiquarian bookshops and specialist shops that you won't find anywhere else in Maastricht.

In terms of housing types, apartments in historic buildings and upper-floor flats predominate. Single-family homes are scarce. Many rental homes are compact, but there are also more spacious maisonettes and even city villas available in the free sector. The neighbourhood attracts many students (the largest age group is 15-25 years, about 600 of the 1,680 residents), but also academics, artists and older residents who have lived in the area for decades.

Amenities in Jekerkwartier

For daily groceries you go just outside the neighbourhood: the Albert Heijn on the Vrijthof and the Jumbo on the Markt are a five to ten-minute walk away. In the neighbourhood itself you will mainly find specialist shops, such as the cheese shop on Tongersestraat and various bakeries. For schools, there is De Perroen primary school (Montessori) on the edge of the quarter. Secondary schools such as Bonnefantencollege are within cycling distance. Stadspark and Aldenhofpark offer green spaces within walking distance, and MVV sports club and Geusseltbad swimming pool are reachable within ten minutes by bike. Hospitality venues are concentrated around the Onze Lieve Vrouweplein, with terraces, restaurants and cafés that are busy all year round.

Accessibility and parking

Maastricht Station is a fifteen-minute walk away via the Prins Bisschopsingel. Bus lines towards Randwyck (university and hospital) and the station stop at Sint Pieterstraat and Tongerseweg. By car, you can reach the A2 in about ten minutes, but parking is a well-known pain point. Jekerkwartier falls under the municipality's paid parking regime and a resident's permit is necessary. Free on-street parking spaces are rare, especially in the evenings. By bike, you are at the Markt in three minutes and at Maastricht University on Randwyck in a quarter of an hour. More information about parking permits can be found on the website of the municipality of Maastricht.

Residents of Jekerkwartier generally give the neighbourhood high scores for atmosphere and amenities. A frequently heard compliment is the combination of tranquillity and central location. "You live right in the city but in the evening you only hear the Jeker and the church bells," wrote one resident in a review. Points of criticism are the parking pressure, the high rents and sometimes nuisance from nightlife crowds around the Onze Lieve Vrouweplein at weekends. Read all experiences on the neighbourhood page of Jekerkwartier.

Compared to neighbouring areas in the Centre, Jekerkwartier has more character and greenery than the Binnenstad, which is busier and more commercial. The Kommelkwartier offers a similar atmosphere but is even smaller and more exclusive. If you are looking for a bit more bustle, you could look at Wyck on the other side of the Maas, where rents are generally slightly lower.

Who is a rental property in Jekerkwartier interesting for?

With 890 single-person households and a large proportion of highly educated people (70%), the neighbourhood is popular among single professionals, PhD candidates and expats who want to rent an apartment in Jekerkwartier close to the university and the city centre. Students find relatively many rooms and studios here, although competition is fierce. Families with children are less represented here due to the limited supply of single-family homes. Seniors who already live in the neighbourhood appreciate the short walking distances. Renting a house in Jekerkwartier requires speed: prepare your documents (income statement, employer's statement) in advance and respond on the same day. For social housing, you can register with Woonpunt, but expect long waiting lists. Would you rather buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Jekerkwartier.

What residents say about Jekerkwartier

Jekerkwartier generally scores high among residents on atmosphere, feeling of safety and proximity to amenities. Lower scores often go to parking and the price-quality ratio of rental properties. "I pay a lot, but I walk to the most beautiful square in Maastricht in two minutes and in five minutes I am in the greenery by the city wall," summed up a tenant. Curious about all the ratings and sub-scores? Check the reviews and neighbourhood data of Jekerkwartier.

Renting in Jekerkwartier compared to surrounding neighbourhoods

Jekerkwartier is more expensive than most neighbourhoods in the Centre. In the Binnenstad and the Boschstraatkwartier, rents are on average lower, although the homes there are often smaller. The Statenkwartier offers a quieter alternative with more space. If you want to look outside the centre, you will find lower rents and more single-family homes in Buitenwijk Zuidwest and Buitenwijk Oost. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that truly suits you. Also check the overall overview of rental properties in Maastricht.