Herengracht 18
Pancras-Oost, Leiden
NeighbourhoodA canal-side apartment in Leiden
This rental apartment on the Herengracht sits in the heart of Leiden, with the canal right outside your window. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €2,350 per month, the rent is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €2,250, which is in line with the premium for a canal location. For more context, see apartments in Leiden.
Pancras-Oost
Pancras-Oost is a quiet city-centre neighbourhood with a mix of historic buildings and modern amenities. One resident describes it as a "Cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc", giving it an 8.13 out of 10 based on one review. The area has a high proportion of single-person households (1,250 out of 1,620 households), and the average household size is just 1.4. Many residents are between 15 and 45 years old, giving the area a youthful, energetic feel. Learn more about the Pancras-Oost neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Your daily routine here is wonderfully convenient. For bread and groceries, Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. For schools, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden and Bonaventura College are a five-minute walk, and Haanstra Basisschool is also within easy reach. The neighbourhood is very urban, with a high density of addresses, so everything you need is close by. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
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At the time of writing the home is listed via Makelaarsgilde REMAX and also on Vastgoed Nederland, so it is available through 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 Herengracht 18, Leiden
Is €2,350 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €2,350 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €2,250 for rental properties. Given the canal-side location on Herengracht and the 82 m² floor area, the premium is reasonable. However, the energy label is not stated, so you may want to factor in potential energy costs.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Pancras-Oost is a quiet city-centre neighbourhood with a cosy, convenient feel. One resident calls it a "Cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc". It has many single-person households and a young population, with most residents between 15 and 45. The area scores 8.13 out of 10 from one review.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood is very well connected for public transport.
What shops and schools are nearby?
Dekamarkt is just 200 m away, Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are within 400 m, and Ekoplaza is about 500 m. For secondary schools, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden and Bonaventura College are around 650 m away. Primary schools like Haanstra Basisschool are about 750 m away.
Why is the energy label not stated?
The agent has not provided this information, so it is not possible to comment on the home's energy efficiency based on this listing.
Is this a quiet street?
The Herengracht is a canal-side street in the centre of Leiden. While the neighbourhood is described as quiet by residents, being in the city centre means there is some activity. The exact noise level depends on the specific location within the street.
Experiences from Pancras-Oost
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Pancras-Oost
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €813,778 | €625,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,038 | – |
| Rent price | €2,130 p/m | €2,250 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €32 p/m | – |
Experiences from Binnenstad-Noord
How residents experience their district
My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature. You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green. Some initiative in this regard would be a good improvement. I am satisfied with almost all other aspects. For example, the supermarket, pharmacy and GP are nearby, and the underground waste bins are very convenient. The only other downside is that there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected. It's also true that there isn't really a strong neighbourhood feel. There are a few neighbours with whom we occasionally have a drink, but I don't even speak to the majority. This can be attributed to the fact that many students live here and is therefore not a serious drawback for me.
Auto-translated to English by AIAs the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home. And let them talk about what could be better, should be better and would be better. There is always something that could be better, but Leiden really, I love you!
Auto-translated to English by AII moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus. I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively and so far there are no weird types around. In terms of nature, it could be better, but you can't expect that in the middle of a city. Fortunately, you only have to cycle or run a short distance to discover nature. It's a shame there is so little housing, while so many students are looking for a room, because I would definitely recommend the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a lot of nuisance but otherwise always cosy and easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc
Auto-translated to English by AIYou have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc. Only for forests and mountains you have to go further away.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Binnenstad-Noord
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €573,884 | €478,573 |
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| Sale per m² | €6,623 | – |
| Rent price | €2,093 p/m | €2,014 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
Experiences from Leiden
How residents experience their municipality
Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, "a place to be".
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, everyone chats with each other on the street. We are kept well informed about what is happening in the neighbourhood via a newsletter. And then an information evening is held. In the playground, the neighbourhood police officer could patrol the area more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on. Children playing, nice for the elderly who no longer work but are at home or alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIPolice often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Leiden
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €586,770 | €531,332 |
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| Sale per m² | €6,056 | – |
| Rent price | €1,949 p/m | €1,903 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
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Herengracht 18, Leiden
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