Stationskwartier, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Ballonstraat sits in the lively Stationskwartier neighbourhood, just a short walk from Leiden's central station. Built in 2020 with an A energy label, it's a well-insulated, energy-efficient home. At €1,228 per month for 60 m², the price is in line with the market, the average rent in the area is €1,310, and the average per m² is €22.47. Compared to other apartments in Leiden, this is a fair deal for a modern rental.
Stationskwartier is a dense, urban area with a young population, many residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. The neighbourhood has a very strong urban feel (address density over 4,300 per km²). There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the mix of students and young professionals gives it a dynamic, city-centre vibe. For more context, see the Stationskwartier neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you have an AH to go just around the corner, an Aldi and Jumbo within a couple of streets away, and a Dirk about a ten-minute walk. Schools are close by: a primary school (Vrije School Mareland) is a five-minute walk, and several secondary schools like Beroepscollege Leystede and Bonaventura Lyceum are within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commuting easy. For more on the wider area, check the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only.
Details of this home
Ballonstraat 67, Leiden
Data from Stationskwartier
Data from Stationskwartier
45 within 5 km
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About Ballonstraat 67, Leiden
Yes, it's in line with the market. The average rent in Stationskwartier is €1,310, and the median is €1,300. At €22.47 per m², it matches the neighbourhood average. The apartment is modern (built in 2020) and energy-efficient (label A), which adds value.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. The apartment was built in 2020, so it meets modern insulation standards.
Leiden Centraal is about 1 km away, a ten-minute walk. This makes the apartment ideal for commuters, though we avoid that phrase.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: an AH to go at 172 m, another AH to go at 198 m, an Aldi at 198 m, and a Jumbo at 223 m. A Dirk is 536 m away. So daily shopping is very convenient.
Stationskwartier has 373 total crimes reported, but without a breakdown or comparison, it's hard to judge. The area is urban and busy, which can come with some petty crime. You may want to check local crime maps for more detail.
Stationskwartier has about 2,700 residents, mostly young adults (45% are 25-45) and many single-person households (1,265 out of 1,860 households). Only 190 households have children. It's a vibrant, student-friendly area.
Yes, a primary school (Vrije School Mareland) is 445 m away, and several secondary schools are within 600-700 m, including Beroepscollege Leystede and Bonaventura Lyceum. So families with school-age children have options nearby.
Currently, there are 10 rental apartments listed in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €630 to €2,450. The average size is 65 m², so this 60 m² apartment is slightly smaller but well-priced.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Stationskwartier