A modern apartment in Stationskwartier
This was a well-kept apartment on Ballonstraat, built in 2020 with energy label A, so heating costs would be low. The home was part of a small supply of rental apartments in Leiden; compared to other rentals in the city, the price per square metre was in line with the market. For context, you can see other apartments in Leiden. This home has not been online since 8 September 2026.
The neighbourhood: Stationskwartier
Stationskwartier is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young population, many residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. The area has a residential feel, with plenty of restaurants and a supermarket just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the high address density (over 4,000 addresses per km²) reflects its central character. Learn more about the Stationskwartier neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, you have an AH to go just around the corner, plus an Aldi and a Jumbo within a five-minute walk. There are several schools nearby: a primary school (Vrije School Mareland) is a five-minute walk away, and secondary schools like Beroepscollege Leystede and Bonaventura Lyceum are also within walking distance. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commuting easy. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including MVGM Wonen, Funda and.
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About Ballonstraat 75, Leiden
Was €1,420 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,420 was slightly above the neighbourhood median of €1,300, but the apartment was larger (75 m²) than the average rental in Stationskwartier (67 m²). The price per square metre (€18.93) was actually below the neighbourhood average of €22.03, so it represented reasonable value for a modern, energy-efficient home.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and modern heating, so your energy bills will be relatively low compared to older properties.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is about 1 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. This makes the apartment very convenient for commuting to other cities.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk: 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. For a larger shop, Dirk is about 536 m away.
Is the neighbourhood safe?
Stationskwartier recorded 373 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a dense urban area. However, the neighbourhood is popular with young professionals and students, and the central location means there is a lot of activity.
How many rental apartments are available in the neighbourhood?
At the time, there were 12 rental apartments available in Stationskwartier, with prices ranging from €624 to €3,000. The average rent was €1,404, so this apartment was close to the average.
What schools are near this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Vrije School Mareland (445 m), and secondary schools include Beroepscollege Leystede (580 m) and Bonaventura Lyceum (605 m). There are also several other schools within a kilometre.
