A social-rent apartment in a quiet Leiden neighbourhood
This two-bedroom apartment on Joke Smitstraat offers a calm base in the Stevenshof district. This listing did 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 €760 per month, the rent was well below the neighbourhood average for rentals, which was €2,500, a keen price for a social-rent home. For context, see apartments in Leiden. This home has not been online since 5 August 2026.
The Dobbewijk-Noord neighbourhood
Dobbewijk-Noord is a green, family-friendly part of Leiden with a mix of houses and flats. The area has a strong urban feel (address density 2,602 per km²) and a diverse population: about a quarter of households have children, and a quarter are over 65. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based on official statistics. The neighbourhood is quiet and well-maintained, with a park just a couple of streets away. For more on the area, see the Dobbewijk-Noord neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn and a Dirk are both just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a ten-minute walk. For families, primary schools are close by, Anne Frank school is a five-minute walk, and Het Kompas is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, making commutes to Leiden Centraal or The Hague straightforward. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed only. The agent had not published the energy label, so the full specs were not available.
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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 Joke Smitstraat 166, Leiden
Why is the energy label not stated?
The agent had not provided it, so we cannot say what the label was or what it implied for energy costs.
Was €760 a fair rent for this apartment?
Yes, €760 was very keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €2,500 for rentals. However, this was a social-rent home, so the price was set below market level. The floor area is 64 m², which is 55% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 142 m².
What is the neighbourhood like?
Dobbewijk-Noord is a green, quiet neighbourhood with a mix of families and older residents. It has a strong urban feel but plenty of green space nearby. The area is safe, with 53 reported crimes in the latest data.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach Leiden Centraal or other cities.
Are there supermarkets nearby?
Yes, an Albert Heijn and a Dirk are both about 489 m away, just around the corner. A Jumbo is 826 m away, a ten-minute walk.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Anne Frank, 258 m away (a five-minute walk). Other options include Het Kompas (731 m) and Basisschool de Vink (781 m).
Why were there no property details in this listing?
had published only the street and price. No other details are missing.
