Rental homes in Kommelkwartier, Maastricht

Rental prices and market figures for Kommelkwartier, Maastricht

Kommelkwartier is a typical rental neighbourhood: as much as 73% of the 1,474 homes are rental properties. Only 24% are owner-occupied. Of the total housing stock, 22% belongs to housing associations (social housing), while 51% is owned by other landlords, such as private investors and real estate companies. This makes the free-market rental sector dominant here.

In the free-market sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,174 per month, with a range of €399 to €3,450. With an average floor area of 70 m², this works out to about €16.77 per m². Some 172 homes were rented out in that period, indicating a fair amount of turnover. The average WOZ value is €328,000, slightly below the district average of Centrum (€340,000), but above the Maastricht average of €302,000. The average income of €31,600 is lower than both the district (€35,200) and the municipality of Maastricht (€33,700). That fits a neighbourhood with many students and single people. Check the top of this page for current daily prices and available rental homes in Kommelkwartier.

Living in Kommelkwartier, Maastricht

Kommelkwartier takes its name from the Kommel, the historic watercourse that once flowed through this part of the city. The neighbourhood is nestled between the Stadspark side and the busy shopping area around the Grote Staat, in the heart of Maastricht's centre. It is a neighbourhood with narrow streets, monumental façades and a mix of renovated townhouses, upper-floor apartments and smaller flats. Many buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries, although there are also post-war additions and recent renovations. The housing stock consists largely of apartments, which is logical given its inner-city location.

The atmosphere is urban but not hectic. During the day it is quiet in the residential streets around the Capucijnenstraat and the Kommel itself, while you are within walking distance of the bustling centre. Stadspark and the Jeker are a stone's throw away, providing a surprising amount of greenery for an inner-city neighbourhood. In the evenings, it can get a bit livelier around the eateries on Platielstraat and Tongersestraat.

Facilities in Kommelkwartier

For daily groceries, you can walk to the Albert Heijn on Vrijthof or the Jumbo on Brusselsestraat within five minutes. Larger shops are found on Stationsstraat and in Mosae Forum. There is an abundance of eateries: from coffee shops on Onze Lieve Vrouweplein to restaurants along Rechtstraat in Wyck on the other side of the Maas. For primary education, there is the Bonnefantenschool in the nearby Jekerkwartier, and secondary schools such as Sint-Maartenscollege are within cycling distance. Maastricht University has several faculty buildings in and around the centre, which explains the large group of 15-25 year olds (970 of the 2,760 residents). GPs and pharmacies are widely available in the centre area.

Accessibility and parking

Maastricht Station is a ten-minute walk away. From there, you can reach Amsterdam in two and a half hours or Eindhoven in just over an hour. Arriva bus lines stop at Vrijthof and the station, among other places. By car, you can reach the A2 towards Eindhoven and Liège in about ten minutes, but parking is a different story. Kommelkwartier falls under paid parking with a permit system. Residents pay for a parking permit via the municipality of Maastricht, and the waiting list can be long. Many residents do without a car, because by bike you can get anywhere in the centre and the station within five minutes.

Character and residents

With 1,425 single-person households out of a total of about 1,500 households, this is par excellence a neighbourhood for people living alone. Only 20% are married. The mix of students, young professionals and older single people (675 residents are 65+) gives the neighbourhood a varied character. Residents appreciate the central location and historic appearance. On the neighbourhood page of Kommelkwartier you can read what residents themselves think. A frequently heard point: "The location is fantastic, you can walk everywhere, but the noise from nightlife at weekends is sometimes annoying." That is the downside of living centrally.

Compared to the Binnenstad, Kommelkwartier is slightly quieter and greener. The Jekerkwartier is similar in atmosphere but generally slightly more expensive and more popular with families. The Statenkwartier offers more space but lacks the historic charm.

Is Kommelkwartier right for you as a tenant?

Are you a student or starter looking for a rental home right in the centre? Then Kommelkwartier is a logical choice. Free-market rents are not low, but the location compensates a lot. For social housing, you can register with Servatius or Woonpunt, although waiting lists in the centre are long. Families with children will find little space here: most homes are compact and there is no play space on the street. Seniors who want to live independently in a lively environment with everything within walking distance will do well here. Respond quickly if you see something for rent, because renting an apartment in Kommelkwartier goes fast. Check the average rental time at the top of the page. Would you rather consider buying? Then view the supply of homes for sale in Kommelkwartier.

What residents say about Kommelkwartier

On the neighbourhood page of Kommelkwartier you will find reviews from residents on categories such as safety, facilities, accessibility and atmosphere. The central location and historic character generally score high. Noise nuisance and parking problems are most often mentioned as downsides. One resident writes: "I have lived here for six years and would not want to leave. Everything is close by, the neighbourhood feels like a village in the city." Read all reviews and neighbourhood data of Kommelkwartier to get a complete picture.

Compare rental homes in Kommelkwartier with surrounding neighbourhoods

Do you want to live in Kommelkwartier but nothing suitable is available for rent right now? Then also look at the supply in Boschstraatkwartier, which offers a similar urban atmosphere at sometimes slightly lower rents. Or see what is available in the rest of Centrum. Outside the centre, neighbourhoods like Buitenwijk West offer more space for less money. On Buurtje.nl you can compare neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and current rents based on more than 1,500 sources, so you know exactly which neighbourhood suits you. Also view the broader supply of rental homes in Maastricht.