Bernard Zweersstraat 12C
Valeriuskwartier, Leeuwarden
AreaA social rental on Bernard Zweersstraat
This apartment on Bernard Zweersstraat 12C sits in the Valeriuskwartier, a part of Leeuwarden where the streets feel settled and lived-in. At €654 a month, the rent was on the low side compared with the average of €788 for rentals in the area, which made it a keen option for someone looking for an affordable home. The property is part of the social housing stock, so it is let through the usual channels for that sector. For a sense of what else is available, you can compare it with other [apartments in Leeuwarden]( /huurwoningen/leeuwarden/appartementen/ ). This home has not been online since 7 September 2026.
The Valeriuskwartier
Residents give the Valeriuskwartier a score of 7.44 out of 10, based on two reviews. One resident, who has lived here for 25 years, says: "I have been living here pleasantly for 25 years. My children grew up here and now I have my house to myself. The neighbourhood is fine and the city centre is walkable. Green spaces and a nice large garden." Another resident is less positive: "Lots of group formation, gossip. And if you don't fit in, you become the target of gossip, exclusion and bullying by adults!" The neighbourhood is home to around 1,380 people, with a high share of single-person households. It is a densely built area, with an address density of 2,445 per square kilometre. For more context, you can read about [the Valeriuskwartier neighbourhood]( /buurt/valeriuskwartier-leeuwarden/ ).
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest primary school, Basisschool Sint Thomas, is just around the corner, and a secondary school,!mpulse Leeuwarden, is a five-minute walk away. For groceries, the Jumbo is a couple of streets away, with Lidl and Poiesz a bit further. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and the train station is about 2.8 kilometres away. The city centre is walkable, as one resident noted. For a broader view of the area, you can look at [the municipality of Leeuwarden]( /gemeente/leeuwarden/ ).
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Frequently asked questions
About Bernard Zweersstraat 12C, Leeuwarden
Was €654 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €654 was below the average of €788 for rentals in the Valeriuskwartier, and the price per square metre worked out at €12.34, compared with the neighbourhood average of €12.12.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is an official registration, recorded in the national energy label register. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, about 539 metres away, which is roughly a five-minute walk. Lidl and Poiesz are both about 801 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is just over a kilometre from the apartment. So daily shopping is within easy reach.
What schools are close by?
There is a primary school, Basisschool Sint Thomas, about 223 metres away, and a secondary school,!mpulse Leeuwarden, about 615 metres away. There is also a special education school, Openbaar ZML-School Leeuwarden-Franeker It Twaluk, just 52 metres from the apartment. So school runs are short.
How is the neighbourhood for daily life?
The Valeriuskwartier has a park or public garden just 0.2 kilometres away, and a restaurant about 0.5 kilometres away. The city centre is walkable, as one resident noted. The train station is 2.8 kilometres away. It is a densely built area with a mix of ages, though single-person households make up 60% of the homes.
Is this a social housing rental?
Yes, this apartment was part of the social housing stock, and the rent of €654 was below the social housing threshold. It was listed via, which handles social housing rentals in the region. The listing did not state whether it was let with a fixed-term or indefinite contract.
