A classic apartment on Burggravenlaan
This apartment on Burggravenlaan sits in the Burgemeesterswijk, a leafy part of Leiden with a calm, established feel. The building dates from 1955 and the home covers 75 m², with an energy label C. At €1,895 per month, the rent was exactly in line with the average for apartments in Leiden, so you were paying a fair market rate for what was on offer. This home has not been online since 30 September 2026.
The Burgemeesterswijk
The Burgemeesterswijk neighbourhood is home to around 1,930 people, with a mix of ages and household types. Families with children make up a notable share, and there are plenty of older residents too, giving the streets a settled, mixed character. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, which tends to keep the area tidy and stable. Homes here were rented out quickly, with properties typically finding tenants within about 19 days.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from this spot. The Lorentzschool is just around the corner, and the International School Leiden and Basisschool St. Joseph are a couple of streets away, so school runs are short. For groceries, the Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk, with PLUS and Hoogvliet a little further along. The GP practice is on your doorstep, and the train station is a short trip away, which makes commuting straightforward. The municipality of Leiden offers a full range of amenities within easy reach.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed through 123Wonen Leiden and also appeared on Pararius, so it was available via several channels.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Burggravenlaan 161, Leiden
Was €1,895 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,895 per month matched the average and median rent for apartments in the Burgemeesterswijk, which both sit at €1,895. With a floor area of 75 m², that worked out to €25.27 per m², in line with the neighbourhood average. The price was therefore consistent with what other homes in this area were asking.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration recorded in the national EP-Online database. It reflects the home's energy performance as registered, but the label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building or its installations. It is simply the official classification for this property.
How quickly do rental homes in this neighbourhood go?
Rental properties in the Burgemeesterswijk were let quickly, with homes typically finding tenants within about 19 days on average. That suggested there was steady demand for rentals in this part of Leiden, so the market here moves at a brisk pace.
What schools are near this apartment?
The Lorentzschool is just around the corner at about 111 metres, and the International School Leiden is close by at 171 metres. Basisschool St. Joseph is a couple of streets away at 266 metres. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about 388 metres away, and Bonaventura Agora Leiden is roughly 556 metres from the home.
Which supermarkets are closest?
The nearest supermarket is the Dekamarkt at about 622 metres, a five-minute walk. PLUS is at 789 metres and Hoogvliet at 833 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. There are also two SPAR stores within a kilometre, so daily grocery shopping is well covered in this area.
How far is the train station from this home?
The train station is 1.7 kilometres from the apartment. That is a manageable distance for a walk if you are comfortable with it, or a short cycle ride. It makes commuting by rail a practical option from this part of Leiden.
