A rental on Mariastraat in Utrecht
This rental home on Mariastraat sits in the heart of Utrecht, where the streets are always alive with people and activity. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,500 per month, the rent sits 38% below the neighbourhood average of €2,419, which puts it on the low side for the area. For context, you can compare it with other rental homes in Utrecht.
The Lange Elisabethstraat, Mariaplaats en omgeving neighbourhood
This is a compact, lively corner of the Binnenstad, with a mix of shops, cafés and historic buildings. Based on two reviews, residents describe it as a pleasant place to live, though the central location brings noise. One resident says: "It's a nice area to live in. The location is pleasant, but it's the centre so there's almost always noise pollution." Another adds: "Street full of shops and cosiness. Nice and bustling sometimes also noisy but that's not the residents' fault haha." The neighbourhood is home to around 1,790 people, with a high share of single-person households and few families with children. It is a busy, urban spot where most residents are young adults. For more on the area, see the Lange Elisabethstraat, Mariaplaats en omgeving neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy here. A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with Boon's Markt and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. For schools, odbs Puntenburg is a five-minute walk, and the Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is about ten minutes on foot. The nearest secondary school, St-Gregorius College, is also within a ten-minute walk. The area is part of the municipality of Utrecht, which brings a full range of services and cultural life within easy reach.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Direct Wonen, and the agent has not published full specifications for the property.
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About Mariastraat, Utrecht
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their site.
Is €1,500 a fair rent for this home?
The rent is €1,500 per month, which is 38% below the average rent of €2,419 for rental homes in this neighbourhood. The average price per square metre is €26.34, but without a floor area for this specific home, it is not possible to compare it directly on that basis.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents describe it as a lively, busy area with shops and a cosy atmosphere. One resident notes that the central location brings almost constant noise pollution, and that some courtyards are not very hygienic because restaurants dump waste in the alleys. Another says it is nice and bustling, with noise being part of the package.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 68 metres, so it is on your doorstep. Boon's Markt is at 198 metres, a Jumbo at 223 metres, and an Albert Heijn at 272 metres, all within a short walk.
What schools are nearby?
The nearest primary school is odbs Puntenburg at 362 metres, followed by Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof at 535 metres. For secondary education, St-Gregorius College is at 621 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.8 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk from the home.
