A social rental on Elzendreef
This apartment on Elzendreef sits in the Essesteijn / Dreven area of Voorburg, a part of town where the streets are lined with greenery and the pace feels calm. At €971 per month, the rent sat well below the neighbourhood average, which made it a notably affordable option in this corner of Leidschendam-Voorburg. For context, the average rent in the area was around €2,233, so this home was priced keenly. If you were looking at apartments in Leidschendam-Voorburg, this one stood out for its price point. This home has not been online since 10 September 2026.
Essesteijn / Dreven
The Essesteijn / Dreven neighbourhood is a residential pocket with a mixed feel, where older residents and families live side by side. The figures show a high share of one-person households, at 48 percent, and a notable proportion of residents aged 65 and over, around 31 percent. The streets are quiet, and the park is just a short stroll away, which adds to the relaxed atmosphere. With a strong urban density, you are never far from the bustle of the city, yet the neighbourhood itself keeps a suburban character. It is a place where daily life moves at a comfortable pace.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the Hoogvliet supermarket is practically on your doorstep, just a couple of streets away, and an Aldi and an AH XL are within a ten-minute walk. School runs are simple too, with Basisschool Essesteijn just around the corner and Kindcentrum Cascade a short walk in the other direction. Secondary options like Veurs Voorburg and Dalton College are also within easy reach. The train station is about a ten-minute walk, which makes commuting straightforward. All of this sits within the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg, a well-connected area with plenty of everyday conveniences.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via, the social housing platform for the region.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Elzendreef 337, Voorburg
Was €971 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €971 was well below the average for the neighbourhood, which sat at €2,233. The apartment was 68 m², which was smaller than the neighbourhood average of 135 m², but the price per square metre was at the time very competitive. Given the social housing designation, this rent reflected an affordable option in the current market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. A B label indicated a reasonably efficient home, meaning energy costs were likely to be moderate. The label did not say anything about the condition of the building itself, but it was a positive sign for running costs.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
The Hoogvliet supermarket is just 144 metres away, so you can be there in under two minutes on foot. An Aldi and an AH XL are both within about 800 metres, and a Jumbo is just over a kilometre away. Daily shopping is very convenient from this location.
What schools are nearby?
Basisschool Essesteijn is only 290 metres away, making it a very short walk for primary school children. Kindcentrum Cascade is about 770 metres, and Christelijke Basisschool De Vijverhof is around 900 metres. For secondary education, Veurs Voorburg is 808 metres and Dalton College is just over a kilometre away.
How far is the train station?
The train station is about 1 kilometre from the apartment, which translates to a walk of roughly ten to twelve minutes. This makes commuting by rail a practical option, with the station providing connections to the wider region.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Essesteijn / Dreven has a population of around 2,185, with a high proportion of one-person households at 48 percent. Residents aged 65 and over make up about 31 percent of the population, while families with children account for 28 percent of households. The area has a calm, mixed character with a strong urban density.
