Rental homes in Statenkwartier, Maastricht

Rental prices and market figures Statenkwartier, Maastricht

Statenkwartier is pre-eminently a tenant neighbourhood: no less than 82% of the 2,662 homes are rental properties, compared to just 15% owner-occupied. Of the total housing stock, 29% is owned by housing associations (social housing), while 52% is rented out by other landlords, such as private investors and institutional parties. This makes the free sector dominant here.

In the free sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,330 per month, with a range of €520 to €2,850. With an average floor area of 84 m², this works out at around €15.80 per m². During that period, 129 homes were rented out, showing that there is regular supply. Compared to the entire district of Centrum (average WOZ value €340,000), Statenkwartier is slightly more affordable in terms of property value (WOZ €309,000). At municipal level, the WOZ of Maastricht is €302,000, so Statenkwartier is just above that. The average income of €31,600 is lower than the district (€35,200) and municipal average (€33,700), which fits with the large group of students here. At the top of this page, see the current daily prices and available rental homes in Statenkwartier.

Living in Statenkwartier, Maastricht

Statenkwartier is nestled between the Statensingel, the Tongerseplein area and the edge of Maastricht city centre. It is a neighbourhood with a clear student character: the largest age group is 15 to 25 years (1,925 of the 5,015 residents) and almost half of all households are single-person (2,790). You can feel that in the atmosphere. It is quiet during the day, and in the evening you occasionally hear a party. The homes are predominantly pre-war and post-war apartments, many three- and four-room homes above shops or in smaller complexes. Along the Statensingel and the Scharnerweg, there are also larger townhouses that have been split into rental apartments.

Facilities in Statenkwartier

You can do your daily shopping at the Albert Heijn on Koningsplein or the Lidl on Scharnerweg, both within walking distance. Along the Tongersestraat and towards the Vrijthof, you will find a wide range of hospitality venues, from Burgundian restaurants to student pubs. For education, there are primary schools in the immediate vicinity, and Maastricht University has several faculty buildings a few minutes' bike ride away. Stadspark and Waldeckpark lie on the edges of the neighbourhood and offer space for jogging or escaping the stone streets. Sports facilities such as Geusseltbad and sportpark De Geusselt are within ten minutes by bike. GPs and a pharmacy can be found along the Tongerseweg.

Accessibility of Statenkwartier

Maastricht Station is about a ten-minute walk away via the Stationsstraat. Arriva bus lines stop at several points in the neighbourhood, including along Tongerseplein and Scharnerweg, with direct connections to Randwyck (UM and MUMC+) and the station. By car, you can quickly reach the A2 towards Eindhoven or Liège via the Scharnerweg. Cycling is the norm in Maastricht: the city centre is five minutes away. Parking is a point of attention. Many streets fall under paid parking or a permit system. A resident's permit can be applied for via the municipality of Maastricht, but available spaces are limited, especially in the evening.

Residents give Statenkwartier a 7.1 out of 10. Notable are the high scores for sense of community (10), housing (10), facilities (10) and beauty (10). The lower scores for safety (3.0) and green space (2.0) stand out. One resident writes: "The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community and the homes are good, but green space is limited and you have to be careful in the evening." Those who want to read more about residents' experiences can visit the neighbourhood page of Statenkwartier.

Compared to neighbouring areas in Centrum, Statenkwartier has a different profile than, for example, Jekerkwartier, which is greener and quieter but also more expensive. Binnenstad is livelier and more focused on shopping and nightlife, while Boschstraatkwartier has a more alternative and creative character. In terms of rental prices, Statenkwartier is in the middle range of the centre neighbourhoods.

Who is a rental home in Statenkwartier interesting for?

With almost 40% of residents aged between 15 and 25, Statenkwartier is popular among students and young starters. Renting an apartment in Statenkwartier is also suitable for young professionals who want to live close to the centre without the hustle and bustle of Binnenstad. For families, the neighbourhood is less obvious due to the limited green space and relatively small homes. There are seniors (710 residents aged 65+), but the limited accessibility of older upper floors is a drawback. If you want to rent a home in Statenkwartier, prepare your documents and respond quickly: homes here go fast. For social housing, you can register with Woonpunt. Considering buying instead? Then view the supply of homes for sale in Statenkwartier.

What residents say about Statenkwartier

Based on 1 review, Statenkwartier scores an average of 7.1. The highest sub-scores go to community, housing, beauty, education and facilities (all 10). The lowest scores are for accessibility (2.0), green space (2.0) and safety (3.0). That contrast is striking: residents are very satisfied with the homes and the level of facilities, but less so with safety and the lack of green space. Read all reviews on the review page of Statenkwartier.

Renting in Statenkwartier compared to surrounding neighbourhoods

Still unsure if Statenkwartier is the right neighbourhood? It helps to compare. Kommelkwartier is more compact and has a more village-like character, while Wyck on the other side of the Maas has its own trendy atmosphere with higher rental prices. If you want to search more broadly, also view the supply for rent in the Centrum district or look at the rental supply in all of Maastricht. Buurtje.nl combines neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources so you can not only rent a home in Statenkwartier, but also really know where you are moving to.