Rental homes in Weert-Centrum, Weert

What does a rental property cost in the centre of Weert?

Weert-Centrum is a true rental neighbourhood: as much as 65% of the more than 2,700 homes are rental properties. That is high compared to the rest of the municipality. About 30% are owned by housing associations (social housing), while 35% are in the hands of other landlords, such as private investors. In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,253 per month, with a range from €714 to €2,146. The average size of those homes was 91 m². That makes renting in Weert-Centrum not necessarily cheap, but the spread is wide: there are compact apartments for around €750, but also larger homes heading towards €2,000. For comparison: the average WOZ value in the centre is €306,000, slightly below the municipal average of €330,000. The average income of €34,100 is also just below that of the municipality of Weert as a whole (€35,500). Want to know what is available today and at what price? Scroll to the current overview at the top of this page.

Everything within walking distance: how residents experience the centre

If you ask residents what characterises the centre of Weert, one thing keeps coming up: you don't need a car. Resident Ariska put it aptly on Buurtje.nl: "I can reach everything on foot, so that's super nice." That sounds simple, but it says a lot about how this part of Weert is structured. The Markt, the shops along Langpoort and Maasstraat, GPs, pharmacy, the library and the town hall: everything is within a small radius. Weert Station is less than a ten-minute walk away, with direct trains to Eindhoven and Roermond. That accessibility scores a perfect 10 in the resident reviews on the Weert-Centrum neighbourhood page.

With an overall score of 8.6 out of 10, residents are predominantly positive. Safety gets a 9, amenities also a 9 and the quality of homes also scores highly. Where it scores slightly lower is beauty (7 out of 10), and that is recognisable: the centre has charming spots around the Sint-Martinuskerk and the Bassin, but also less attractive areas with older buildings and busy traffic roads. Greenery scores an 8, partly thanks to the city park and the canals that surround the centre.

In terms of atmosphere, this is not a typical family neighbourhood. The largest group of residents is 65-plus (over 1,700 of the 4,195 residents), and by far most households are single-person households (1,505). Only 31% are married. You notice that: the centre has a quiet, somewhat older appearance, with a bit more bustle on market days and late-night shopping evenings. The hospitality around the Markt and the Bassin brings liveliness, but don't expect a vibrant nightlife. In the neighbourhood Maaspoort you will find a similar centre atmosphere, while the neighbourhood Weert-Centrum itself is the most compact and amenity-rich part. The municipality of Weert has been investing in the redevelopment of the centre area in recent years, which benefits liveability.

Does a rental home in Weert-Centrum suit you?

The centre is particularly interesting for singles and couples who value amenities within walking distance. Think of working professionals, seniors who want to live independently, or starters renting an apartment in Weert-Centrum as a first step. With a labour participation of 61% and a relatively modest income level, the neighbourhood is accessible, although the free sector prices are not achievable for everyone. For families with children, the centre is less obvious: the 0-15 age group numbers only 240 residents, there is little play space, and the homes are generally not very large. Families are better off looking at Molenakker and Kampershoek or Laar and Hushoven. Considering buying instead? Then view the supply of homes for sale in Weert-Centrum.

Searching for rental properties in and around the centre of Weert

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply in Weert-Centrum, including filters on price, size and energy label. This way you can quickly see whether renting a home in Weert-Centrum fits within your budget. If the supply here is disappointing, or you are looking for more space, then also take a look at the neighbourhood Boshoven, the green Groenewoud or view the total overview of rental properties in all of Weert.