The student housing market in Maastricht is extremely busy. It is much easier to find a room from May to June (maybe even July, but be cautious of starting your search then) compared to August or September. If you are starting your search later then be prepared to sub-rent or stay in a hostel/hotel for a few weeks. You can also check on the Facebook page Sharing is Caring to look for couchsurfing opportunities.
First things first, location. Check where your faculty is to get an idea of the areas you should be looking at when searching for accommodation. You can easily locate all UM and Zuyd buildings on our map (under the category ‘other’). Both universities have their faculties spread throughout the city.
Here are the popular student neighbourhoods in Maastricht:
- Brusselsepoort
- Mariaberg
- Emmaplein
- Wyck
- Randwyck
- Statenkwartier
- Scharnerweg
We suggest looking at how far away your potential accommodation is from the city centre. Check the cycling time on Google Maps, this is the most accurate measure of how far away you are from the city, even if it looks like a long distance to walk. The closer you get to the city centre, the higher prices tend to be. So it’s up to you to find that sweet spot between location, price, and everything else. Most students leaving Maastricht leave their accommodation already in June or July, so you might consider paying rent for an additional month or two to secure accommodation in September.
There are many places to start your search:
- Student Housing
- Housing Corporations
- Private rental agencies
- Social Media
- Alternative housing options
