A historic apartment in Leiden's city centre
This apartment on Kruitschip sits in the heart of Leiden, where the streets hum with student life and café culture. The listing did not state an energy label, so the rest of this page was mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €2,750 a month, the rent sat 27% above the neighbourhood average of €2,159, which was on the high side compared to other apartments in Leiden. This home has not been online since 6 August 2026.
The Levendaal-West neighbourhood
Levendaal-West is a compact, urban pocket with a young population: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. The area has a high address density of over 6,200 per km², so it feels lively and busy. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a mix of singles and a small number of families. For more context, see the Levendaal-West neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, Hoogvliet is on your doorstep, and Ekoplaza is just around the corner. Two primary schools, OBS Lucas van Leyden and Haanstra Basisschool, are a couple of streets away, making the school run a short walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park is just a few streets away for a quick break. The municipality of Leiden runs the local services and amenities; you can read more about the municipality of Leiden.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Finke Makelaars and Pararius.
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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 Kruitschip 8, Leiden
Was €2,750 a fair price for this apartment?
The rent of €2,750 was 27% above the neighbourhood average of €2,159, so it was on the high side. The median rent in Levendaal-West was €2,500, and the maximum was €3,000, so this apartment sat near the top end. Whether it was fair depended on the condition and features, which were not fully detailed in the listing.
How quickly do rental homes go in this neighbourhood?
Rental homes in Levendaal-West are rented out in an average of 21 days, which is relatively fast. This suggested that well-priced properties did not stay on the market long. However, this apartment was priced above average, so it might take a bit longer to find a tenant.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily life?
Levendaal-West is a dense, urban area with a young population. Most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. There are supermarkets within a few minutes' walk, and several primary schools are close by. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park is just a couple of streets away.
Why was there no energy label in the listing?
The agent had published only the street and price on Pararius.
What is the public transport like?
Leiden's central train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there, trains run to major cities across the Netherlands.
Are there parks or green spaces nearby?
Yes, a park or public garden is 0.4 km away, just a couple of streets from the apartment. It is a good spot for a quick walk or to sit outside. The neighbourhood is very urban, so green space is limited but accessible.
What types of homes are common in Levendaal-West?
The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with 31% single-family homes and the rest apartments. About 30% of homes are owner-occupied, and the rest are rental. The area is known for its historic buildings, many dating from the late 19th century.
