Rental homes in Schandelen, Heerlen
View the current rental property listings in Schandelen, Heerlen. Compare prices, neighbourhood scores and resident reviews to find a rental property that suits you.
Rental prices and market figures for Schandelen, Heerlen
Schandelen is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 66% of the 965 homes are rental properties, compared to 33% owner-occupied. Almost half (47%) of all homes are owned by a housing association, meaning there is a significant share of social housing. The remaining 19% is rented out by private landlords or investors, and this is the segment where free-sector rental prices apply.
In the free sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), the average rental price over the past twelve months was €1,161 per month, with a range of €745 to €1,595. With an average floor area of 92 m², this works out to around €12.60 per m². 23 homes were rented out in that period, so supply is limited. The WOZ value in Schandelen, at €163,000, is clearly below the average for the district Schandelen-Grasbroek (€179,000) and significantly below the municipal average of Heerlen (€203,000). The average income of €25,700 is also lower than the district (€29,100) and municipality (€31,100). For current daily prices and available rental properties in Schandelen, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.
Living in Schandelen, Heerlen
Schandelen is nestled between the centre of Heerlen and the Grasbroek district, on the southwestern side of the city. It is a neighbourhood with predominantly post-war buildings: many porch flats and terraced houses from the 1950s and 1960s, built during the time when the mining industry was still active. Here and there, homes have been renovated or insulated, but the streetscape still exudes that typical Limburg mining neighbourhood atmosphere. The vibe is not hip or trendy, but functional and down-to-earth. You notice that it is a neighbourhood with a lot of turnover: single-person households form the largest group (605 of the approximately 815 households), and only 26% of residents are married.
Resident Britt describes Schandelen as "a neighbourhood with a great many different types of people." She notes that in the immediate vicinity, there is frequent nuisance from homeless people or loitering youths, and that older residents do not always feel safe going out alone. That image is reflected in the resident rating: safety scores only 5.0, and the scores for greenery (4.0) and cleanliness (5.0) are also on the low side. So anyone looking for a rental home here must be realistic about the living environment.
Facilities in and around Schandelen
For daily shopping, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood. On Schandelenstraat and in the immediate vicinity, there are small shops, and the 't Loon shopping centre in the centre of Heerlen is within walking distance (about ten minutes). There you will find Albert Heijn, Lidl and various specialist shops. Education is available in the area with primary schools such as De Horizon in the adjacent Grasbroek district. For secondary education, there are several schools in Heerlen city centre. In terms of sports and recreation, the offering is modest: Sportpark Schandelen is on the edge of the neighbourhood, and for a swimming pool or larger sports complex, you go to the centre or to Hoensbroek. The scores for facilities (7.0) and accessibility (7.0) show that residents are relatively satisfied with these.
Accessibility of Schandelen
Heerlen Station is less than two kilometres away, reachable in five minutes by bike or a fifteen-minute walk. From there, trains run towards Maastricht, Sittard and Aachen. Several Arriva bus routes stop along Schandelenstraat and Grasbroekerweg, allowing you to quickly reach the centre or the station. By car, you are on the A76 towards Geleen or the A79 towards Maastricht within five minutes. Parking in Schandelen is largely free on the street, although in the narrower streets with porch flats, it can sometimes be a challenge to find a spot. By bike, you are in the centre of Heerlen in three minutes. For more resident reviews and neighbourhood data, see the Schandelen neighbourhood page.
Compared to neighbouring areas in the district, Schandelen has a somewhat rougher character than, for example, Grasbroek, which is slightly more mixed in terms of housing types, or Musschemig, which feels smaller and quieter. If you want to broaden your search to the rental offering in the Schandelen-Grasbroek district, you will find more variety there.
Does Schandelen suit you as a tenant?
With 435 residents aged 65+ and a large group of single-person households, Schandelen mainly attracts singles, seniors and starters looking for an affordable home. If you want to rent an apartment in Schandelen for a relatively low price, the social housing sector offers opportunities here, but expect waiting lists at the housing association. In the free sector, you need to act quickly: with only 23 rented homes in a year, supply is tight. Make sure you have your income statement and identification ready. Be honest with yourself about the neighbourhood: liveability is not uniformly high, and the public space could be cleaner and greener. Would you rather consider buying? Then check out the offering of homes for sale in Schandelen, where the WOZ value is significantly lower than the Heerlen average.
What residents say about Schandelen
The average resident rating for Schandelen stands at 5.8 out of 10, based on 1 review. Accessibility and facilities score the highest (both 7.0), while greenery (4.0) and safety (5.0) receive the lowest sub-scores. Resident Britt writes: "I notice that in our area, there is quite often nuisance from homeless people or loitering youths. I hear from the older residents in the neighbourhood that they don't like to go out alone." At the same time, she indicates that she herself, having grown up in Heerlen, can handle the neighbourhood just fine. Want to read all reviews? Then see the ratings on the Schandelen neighbourhood page.
Compare rental properties in Schandelen with surrounding neighbourhoods
Still unsure whether Schandelen is the right neighbourhood to rent a home? Then compare it with nearby neighbourhoods. Hoppersgraaf lies just south of Schandelen and has a similar profile, while Grasbroek offers slightly more variety in housing types. Further afield, you could look at districts such as Hoensbroek-De Dem or Nieuw Lotbroek for a different price level. On the Heerlen rental page, you will find the complete overview. 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 suits you. See at the top of this page which available rental properties are currently for rent in Schandelen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Schandelen, Heerlen?
The average rent in the free sector in Schandelen is €1,161 per month, with a range from €745 to €1,595. That is approximately €12.60 per m² for an average area of 92 m². Social housing through the housing association is significantly cheaper, but there are waiting lists.
Are there social housing properties in Schandelen?
Yes, 47% of homes in Schandelen are owned by a housing association. That is a large share compared to many other neighbourhoods. To qualify for a social housing property, you can register with Wonen Zuid or Woonpunt, the major associations in the region. Expect waiting lists of several years.
What is it like to live in Schandelen?
Schandelen is a diverse, no-nonsense neighbourhood with many post-war porch flats and terraced houses. Residents rate the neighbourhood 5.8 out of 10. Accessibility and amenities score well (7.0), but safety (5.0) and green spaces (4.0) are perceived as less favourable. Residents sometimes report nuisance from loitering youths and homeless people.
Is Schandelen suitable for singles and starters?
Schandelen attracts many singles: 605 of the approximately 815 households are single-person households. Rents in the free sector are relatively affordable for Heerlen, and the large share of social housing offers opportunities for starters with lower incomes. The neighbourhood is functional, but not the greenest or safest option.
How is the accessibility of Schandelen?
Schandelen scores 7.0 on accessibility. Heerlen Station is two kilometres away, reachable in five minutes by bike. Bus routes stop along Schandelenstraat. By car, you can be on the A76 or A79 within five minutes. Parking is largely free on the street.
What amenities are there in Schandelen?
Shopping centre 't Loon with supermarkets such as Albert Heijn and Lidl is within walking distance. The neighbourhood itself has small shops and there are primary schools in the immediate vicinity, such as De Horizon in Grasbroek. For sports, there is Sportpark Schandelen. Residents rate amenities 7.0 out of 10.
Is Schandelen a safe neighbourhood to rent in?
Safety scores 5.0 out of 10 in Schandelen. Residents report nuisance from homeless people and loitering youths, and older residents do not always feel safe going out alone. Younger residents experience this less strongly. It is advisable to visit the neighbourhood at different times before choosing a rental home.
I notice that in our area there is quite often nuisance from homeless people or loitering youths. I hear from the older residents in the neighbourhood that they don't like to go out alone because they don't feel very safe. I don't experience this myself, but I grew up in Heerlen and I can definitely stand my ground. Overall, it's reasonably quiet in the neighbourhood. Apart from a few incidents. I think it's a pleasant neighbourhood because it's easily accessible to the supermarket, the centre, the station, etc. I must admit, though, that when it's dark I also prefer not to walk alone. The hygiene in the neighbourhood could, in my opinion, be much better. The bins are often overflowing and smell very bad, and as a result you see rats and such more often. And as for greenery, I find it quite disappointing here. Many trees have been removed, etc. There used to be much more green and nature.
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