7 rental homes in neighbourhood Meerssen
Looking for a rental property in Meerssen? Check the current listings on this page and discover what living in this Limburg village means in practice.
Montfortanenplein 90
Vauwerhof 17
Rental prices and market figures for Meerssen
Of the more than 2,779 homes in Meerssen, 44% are in the rental sector, which represents a significant rental market share for a Limburg village of this size. Housing association homes account for 34% of the total stock, while other landlords account for 9%. This means that the private sector is relatively limited, and social rented housing dominates among tenants.
In the private sector (excluding social rent), an average rent of €1,191 per month was achieved over the past twelve months, with an average floor area of 61 m². This equates to approximately €19.50 per m². The range runs from €720 to €1,800 per month, indicating that both modest rental homes and more spacious properties come onto the market. A total of 31 private-sector homes were rented out in that period. For current rental prices and available rental properties in Meerssen, see the overview at the top of this page.
The average WOZ value in this neighbourhood is €321,000, slightly higher than the district average of €318,000 but clearly lower than the municipal average of €351,000. This suggests that Meerssen-kern occupies a middle position in terms of property value within the municipality. The average income is €36,800, again above the district average but below the municipal average of €38,600.
Living in Meerssen: character, amenities and accessibility
Meerssen is an old Limburg village with a clearly recognisable centre, built around the imposing Basilica of Saint Bartholomew. The buildings range from historic properties in and around the centre to post-war terraced houses and 1970s expansion neighbourhoods on the outskirts. Anyone looking for a rental home in Meerssen will find a neighbourhood that at first glance seems quiet and green, but on closer inspection reveals more contrasts than expected.
Resident Feline describes it aptly: "Meerssen is a nice neighbourhood where I have lived all my life. But there is also a lot of crime in Meerssen itself, which has reduced social safety." She points to the great diversity per street: from villas to streets where social problems occur. That picture matches the resident score of 7.4 out of 10, where accessibility scores excellent (10.0) and safety lags behind (6.5). More reviews and neighbourhood data can be found on the Meerssen neighbourhood page.
Amenities in Meerssen
The village centre offers daily shopping within walking distance. There is a supermarket (Albert Heijn) on Beekstraat, supplemented by smaller specialist shops and catering establishments around the Marktplein. For more extensive shopping, Maastricht is a quarter of an hour away by car. In terms of education, there are primary schools in the village itself, including Sint Jozefschool and Montessorischool Meerssen. For secondary education, pupils rely on Maastricht or Valkenburg. For sports, there are football club RKSV Meerssen and tennis club MTC, and the surrounding hilly landscape offers plenty of opportunities for walking and cycling. Residents give green space an 8.5, which matches the location between the Geul and the Maas valley.
Accessibility
The accessibility of Meerssen scores a perfect 10.0 in resident reviews, and that is no exaggeration. Via the A2 and A79, you are within ten to fifteen minutes of Maastricht or the motorway towards Liège and Aachen. Bus connections (line 57 and related lines towards Maastricht) run regularly. However, a car is almost indispensable for those who work or study outside the village. Parking in the centre is sometimes tight, but in the residential areas around the centre, parking is generally free and without a permit. Cycling to Maastricht is quite possible via the cycle path along the Geul, a route of approximately 10 kilometres.
Comparison with surrounding neighbourhoods
Anyone considering renting a home in Meerssen can also look at nearby neighbourhoods. Rothem and Raar are smaller, quieter cores with a more rural character and generally less supply. Weert (in the municipality of Meerssen, not to be confused with the city of the same name) is also a small core. For a broader supply in the region, Ulestraten and Bunde and Geulle are also worth a look, two neighbourhoods with a slightly greener and quieter appearance than the village centre of Meerssen.
Is renting in Meerssen right for you?
Meerssen mainly attracts people who combine the peace of a Limburg village with a good connection to Maastricht. The largest age group is 65-plus (almost 30% of the population), but families and workers aged 25-45 also live here. The supply of rental homes in the private sector is limited: 31 rentals in twelve months indicates that supply goes quickly. Respond quickly if you are considering renting an apartment in Meerssen, and make sure your income statement and references are ready. For social rent, registration with a housing association such as Wonen Zuid is necessary; allow for waiting lists. More information about the municipality can be found on the official website of the municipality of Meerssen. Also view the broader supply of rental properties in the municipality of Meerssen if you are flexible on location.
What residents say about living in Meerssen
Based on 2 reviews, Meerssen scores a 7.4 out of 10. Accessibility stands out with a 10.0, and green space (8.5) and cleanliness (7.5) are also rated positively. Residents are less enthusiastic about safety (6.5) and housing (6.0). Feline, who has lived in Meerssen all her life, calls it a mixed neighbourhood: "Social safety can vary greatly per street." That is honest information for anyone considering renting a home here. All reviews and sub-scores can be found on the full neighbourhood page of Meerssen.
Compare rental properties in and around Meerssen
Buurtje.nl combines current property supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only see what is for rent, but also understand what living in Meerssen means in practice. In addition to this supply, also view the rental properties in the Meerssen district or broaden your search to the district info of Meerssen for more context. If you are looking for something outside the village centre, Bunde and Geulle and Ulestraten are good alternatives with their own character. For a complete picture of available rental properties in the region, also see the municipality-wide overview.
What is the average rent in Meerssen?
In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent in Meerssen over the past year was €1,191 per month, with an average area of 61 m². That works out to about €19.50 per m². The range runs from €720 to €1,800 per month. Social housing is typically significantly cheaper, but income requirements and waiting lists apply.
Are there social housing units in Meerssen?
Yes, 34% of the housing stock in Meerssen is owned by a housing association, which amounts to a substantial portion of the approximately 2,779 homes. For social housing in the region, you can register with housing association Wonen Zuid, which is active in South Limburg. Be prepared for waiting lists, especially for popular housing types in the village itself.
What is it like to live in Meerssen?
Meerssen scores a 7.4 out of 10 in resident reviews. Strong points are the excellent accessibility (10.0), the greenery (8.5) and the location in the Limburg hill country. A point of attention is social safety, which scores lower at 6.5. Residents describe Meerssen as a mixed neighbourhood with large differences per street, from quiet residential streets to areas where more social issues occur.
Is Meerssen suitable for seniors as tenants?
Meerssen has the largest population group in the 65-plus category, with over 1,650 elderly out of 5,570 residents. The village has a quiet character, a compact centre with daily amenities within walking distance and good bus connections. At the same time, a car is handy for hospital visits or more extensive shopping in Maastricht. The supply of ground-floor or senior-friendly homes in the free sector is limited; for social housing, registration with a housing association is recommended.
How is the accessibility of Meerssen?
Residents give accessibility a 10.0, the highest sub-score. Via the A2 and A79 you can drive to Maastricht in about ten minutes and quickly reach Liège or Aachen. Bus lines towards Maastricht run regularly, but for work or study outside the village, a car is practically indispensable. Cycling to Maastricht via the cycle path along the Geul is quite possible and covers about 10 kilometres. Parking in the residential areas is generally free.
What amenities are there in Meerssen?
In the centre of Meerssen you will find an Albert Heijn supermarket, various shops and eateries around the Marktplein. There are several primary schools in the village, including the Sint Jozefschool and the Montessorischool Meerssen. For secondary education, students rely on Maastricht or Valkenburg. For sports, Meerssen offers football (RKSV Meerssen), tennis and walking and cycling opportunities in the surrounding hill country. Residents rate the greenery at 8.5.
Is Meerssen a safe neighbourhood?
Safety scores a 6.5 in resident reviews, which is the lowest sub-score. Residents point to large differences per street: quiet residential streets stand next to areas where more social issues occur. Anyone considering renting a home in Meerssen would do well to investigate the specific street or neighbourhood further. The overall score of 7.4 indicates that the neighbourhood is rated positively as a whole, but safety deserves extra attention when choosing a home.
In the neighbourhood there are many groups of residents living together, including foreigners but also Dutch families. Social safety can vary greatly from street to street. For example, drug labs have been busted in one street, while in another street there are large villas. So there is a big contrast. The people in the neighbourhood are very sociable and like to chat. There is sometimes litter on the street, but there are cleaning services. There is nothing in the neighbourhood, and in the surrounding area there are small parks. There is a secondary school and a primary school, as well as nursery and preschool care that are mainstream and generally rated well. There is a train station and several bus stops, including a neighbourhood bus.
Auto-translated to English by AIMeerssen is a nice neighbourhood where I have lived all my life. But in Meerssen itself there is also a lot of crime, which has reduced social safety. In Meerssen, more and more people with a non-Western background have come to live. In Meerssen, there are mainly many elderly people, but there are also streets where more households with young children live, and there are also some loitering youths on the streets. In my opinion, more attention could be paid to safety in Meerssen, and more things should be arranged for young people so that they do not just hang around on the streets and cause nuisance.
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