Grote Kerkbuurt, Leeuwarden
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Monnikemuurstraat sits right in the lively centre of Leeuwarden, surrounded by historic streets and canals. With 97 m² of floor space, it is a generous size for a city-centre rental. The rent of €819 is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €1,216, which makes it a keen option, especially given that it is 45% larger than the typical apartment in the area. For context, you can compare it with other apartments in Leeuwarden.
Grote Kerkbuurt is the historic core of Leeuwarden, with a very high address density of nearly 5,000 addresses per km², city living at its most intense. The area has a young, mobile population: most households are single-person (715 out of 1,320 residents), and the largest age group is 25 to 45. There are few families with children, so the vibe is more about professionals and students. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from statistics. You can read more about the Grote Kerkbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Jumbo and SPAR are a couple of streets away. For a bigger shop, Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. Schools are close too, the Stedelijk Gymnasium is a couple of streets away, and the Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is a five-minute walk. The city centre is on your doorstep, with restaurants and cafés within a minute's walk. For broader context, see the municipality of Leeuwarden.
At the time of writing the home is listed only.
Details of this home
Monnikemuurstraat 103B, Leeuwarden
Data from Grote Kerkbuurt
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About Monnikemuurstraat 103B, Leeuwarden
The rent of €819 is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €1,216, and the apartment is 45% larger than the typical rental in the area (97 m² vs 67 m²). Given that it is a social-housing unit, the price is set below market level, so it is very keen compared to private-sector rents in Grote Kerkbuurt.
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label B is quite efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older or less efficient homes. The label does not tell you about the specific installations or insulation, but it is a good sign for running costs.
Grote Kerkbuurt is the historic centre of Leeuwarden, so everything is close by. There are several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk, and the train station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk. The area is very dense and lively, with many restaurants and cafés right on your doorstep.
The train station is 1.3 km from the apartment, which is about a 15-minute walk. The city centre is very walkable, so you may not need public transport for daily errands.
Yes, the listing is marked as social housing. That means the rent is capped and the property is intended for tenants with a lower income. The rent of €819 is well below the liberalisation threshold, so you would need to meet the income criteria set by the housing association or landlord.
The floor area is 97 m², which is spacious for a city-centre apartment, but without room details you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
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