Rental homes in Sittard, Sittard-Geleen

What does a rental property cost in Sittard? Free sector from €320

Sittard is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 51% of the more than 7,300 homes are rental properties, almost evenly split between housing associations (25%) and other landlords (26%). This means you can find both social housing and free-sector rentals, although the supply and waiting times vary significantly per segment. In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €897 per month, with a range from €320 to €1,605. The average floor area was 55 m², indicating that the supply mainly consists of apartments. If you compare the WOZ value of Sittard (€289,000) with the municipal average of Sittard-Geleen (€253,000), you'll notice that property here is slightly more expensive than in the rest of the municipality. For the current daily price and the number of available properties, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

What is life like in Sittard? Residents on safety, amenities and traffic

Residents on Buurtje.nl give Sittard a 6.7 out of 10. That is not an exceptionally high score, but the sub-scores tell a more nuanced story. Safety scores a notable 8.5 and accessibility an 8.0. Resident Jessica Tummers writes: "The centre of Sittard offers plenty of amenities within walking distance, but a bit of nature is also just a stone's throw away. The station is around the corner, which does mean a bit more traffic around the home. This does not cause any further nuisance. It is a safe environment." That combination of proximity to the station and a feeling of safety comes up in several responses. Read all reviews and neighbourhood data on the Sittard page for a complete picture.

Where Sittard scores less well is on greenery (4.5) and beauty (4.5). That is honestly noticeable: the centre is compact and paved, and although you can quickly reach green areas via the Gracht or the Kollenberg, the immediate living environment is not particularly spacious or green. If you are looking for more nature on your doorstep, a neighbourhood like Kollenberg-Park Leyenbroek is a better choice. In the Centre itself, you have everything within easy reach: the Markt with its hospitality venues, the shopping streets, GPs, pharmacy and the Orbis Medical Centre within cycling distance.

Education scores an 8.0, which fits a neighbourhood with several primary schools and secondary schools such as Trevianum and College Rolduc in the immediate vicinity. Amenities (7.5) are logically high for a central neighbourhood: supermarkets, speciality shops and the bi-weekly market on the Markt make grocery shopping easy. Sittard Station offers direct intercity connections to Maastricht, Eindhoven and even Aachen, which explains the accessibility score of 8.0. The community score of 7.0 is reasonable: it is not a close-knit village core, but annual events such as carnival and the Christmas market create a sense of connection. More information about living in the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Sittard-Geleen.

Is Sittard right for you as a tenant?

With 3,545 single-person households (the largest group) and a significant number of over-65s (3,705 residents), Sittard is clearly a neighbourhood for singles and the elderly. If you are a starter looking to rent an apartment in Sittard, the compact supply in the free sector (average 55 m²) is realistic, but the average price of €897 does require an income above the neighbourhood average of €38,200. Families with children will find good schools here, but the lack of greenery and play space can be disappointing. In that case, consider the more spacious neighbourhoods Sanderbout or Ophoven. If you prefer to buy, you can view the supply of homes for sale in Sittard: with 48% owner-occupied homes, there is plenty of choice.

Searching for rental properties in and around Sittard

Via Buurtje.nl you can compare the current rental supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only filter by price but also know what it is really like. In addition to Sittard, nearby neighbourhoods are also worth a look: Limbrichterveld is popular with families, in Overhoven you will find more space, and if you want to search more broadly, you can check the overview of rental properties in the entire municipality.