Rental homes in Ool, Roermond

Rental prices and market figures for Ool, Roermond

Ool is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood: 82% of the 119 homes are owned by residents, while only 18% are rented out. There are no social rental homes from a housing association; all rental properties in Ool are owned by private or other landlords. This makes the supply of rental homes in Ool limited, but also fairly uniform in quality.

In the free sector (excluding social housing), four homes were rented out in Ool over the past twelve months. The average rent was €966 per month, with a range of €879 to €995 per month. Given the average surface area of the rented homes, this translates to a relatively low price per square metre, which is linked to the more spacious type of home common here. By comparison, the average WOZ value in Ool is €517,000, significantly higher than the district average of Herten (€386,000) and the municipal average of Roermond (€289,000). This reflects the higher segment of the housing stock here. For the current supply and daily rental prices, you can refer to the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Ool, Roermond

Ool is a small, quiet neighbourhood on the northwest side of Roermond, situated along the Maas river and bordering the countryside. With fewer than 300 residents, it feels more like a village than an urban district. The housing consists largely of detached and semi-detached homes on spacious plots, which explains the high WOZ values. There is hardly any new construction; the neighbourhood has an established, mature character with plenty of greenery between the houses.

The largest age group consists of 45- to 65-year-olds, and nearly half of the households are married. Families with children form the largest household group. This says something about the atmosphere: Ool is not a neighbourhood for students or young starters looking for vibrancy around the corner. It is a neighbourhood for people who consciously choose peace, space and nature, close to the Maas.

Facilities in and around Ool

Ool itself has no supermarket, no school and hardly any shops. For daily groceries, you rely on the nearby district Herten, where you will find a supermarket and primary schools within a short cycling distance. The centre of Roermond, with extensive shopping, dining and the famous Designer Outlet, is about five to ten minutes by car. For sports, the immediate surroundings offer plenty of opportunities: walking and cycling along the Maas and through the Maas floodplains is possible right from your front door. For organised sports, you go to clubs in Herten or the centre.

Accessibility of Ool

By car, Ool is easily accessible via the N280, which connects to the A73 towards Venlo and Nijmegen. Roermond city centre can be reached in five minutes. Roermond station, with connections to Eindhoven, Venlo and Maastricht, is about ten minutes by bike or five minutes by car. Bus connections from Ool itself are limited; those without a car are heavily dependent on a bicycle or a transfer in Herten. Parking is not a problem in Ool: spacious driveways and street parking are the norm, permits are not required.

Residents appreciate the peace and the location by the water. On the neighbourhood page of Ool you can read what people who live here say about it themselves. One resident described it as: "You really live out here, but Roermond is just around the corner. That's the best of both worlds." Criticism sometimes focuses on the limited facilities and the dependence on the car for almost everything.

For a comparison within the Herten district: neighbouring Merum has a slightly more urban character, while Oolder Veste has more new construction. Ool distinguishes itself by the combination of large existing homes and the direct location on the Maas.

Is a rental home in Ool right for you?

Renting in Ool is mainly interesting for people who consciously choose space and peace and have no need for facilities within walking distance. Families who already have a car and value a green, quiet living environment will find what they are looking for here. Starters, students or people without a driving licence will experience the limited public transport connections and the lack of shops in the neighbourhood as a serious drawback.

The supply of rental houses in Ool is small: few homes become available, and when something is for rent in Ool, it is usually gone quickly. So respond quickly and make sure your documents are in order (payslips, employer's statement, ID). Social housing is not available in Ool; for a social rental home in the region, you can register with the municipality of Roermond, which will refer you to the relevant housing associations. If you are unsure between renting and buying, you can also check the supply of homes for sale in Ool, although purchase prices here, given the WOZ values, are significantly higher than the municipal average.

What residents say about Ool

Residents of Ool are generally positive about the peace, space and location on the Maas. The neighbourhood scores well on liveability and safety, although the lack of facilities is often mentioned as a downside. On the reviews and neighbourhood data of Ool you will find a complete overview of resident experiences, scores per category and current district data. Anyone considering renting an apartment or looking for a rental house in Ool would do well to read through these experiences before responding to a property.

Comparing rental homes in and around Ool

Ool is part of the district Herten, which as a whole has an average WOZ value of €386,000, clearly lower than Ool itself. If you have a larger budget and like peace, Ool is a good fit. If you want more facilities around the corner or are looking for a lower rent, you can also look at available rental homes in the rest of the Herten district, or search further in districts such as Maasniel or Roermond-Oost. For a complete overview of the supply in the city, you can visit the page with rental homes in Roermond. Buurtje.nl combines current property listings with resident reviews and district data, so you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you.