A canal-side apartment in Leiden
This rental apartment on the Oude Singel sits in the middle of Leiden's historic canal ring, where the water and old facades set the tone. At €734 per month, the rent sits well below the average for apartments in Leiden, which makes it a keen option in a market where the neighbourhood average is €1,803. The 72 m² floor area is compact compared with the local average of 128 m², so the price reflects a smaller footprint rather than a bargain on space.
The Noordvest neighbourhood
The Noordvest neighbourhood is a small, tight-knit corner of the city centre with 1,685 residents, most of them single-person households. One resident sums it up: "Leiden city centre; more versatile than you think!" and adds, "There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall." The review, based on a single response, gives the area a 7.63 out of 10. The streets here are lively with students and young professionals, and the canal-side setting gives it a distinctly Leiden character.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from this spot. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dirk and SPAR a couple of streets away, so bread and groceries are never far. For school runs, De Pionier primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium secondary school is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.5 km away, and the municipality of Leiden offers the full range of city amenities, from museums to markets.
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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 Oude Singel 178, Leiden
Is €734 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €734 is well below the neighbourhood average of €1,803 and the median of €2,350 for rentals in Noordvest. However, the floor area of 72 m² is smaller than the local average of 128 m², so the lower price partly reflects the compact size. Compared with the average price per square metre of €14.25 in the area, this rent is on the low side.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration from EP-Online, indicating the home's energy performance is in the middle range. A C label means energy costs are likely to be moderate, though the exact amount depends on your usage and the current energy prices.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 275 metres, so just a few minutes' walk. Dirk is at 317 metres and SPAR at 339 metres, giving you several options for daily groceries without needing to travel far.
What schools are nearby?
The nearest primary school is De Pionier at 305 metres, followed by Vrije School Mareland at 429 metres. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium is at 873 metres. All are within a short walk or cycle from the apartment.
How long do rentals in this neighbourhood typically stay on the market?
Rentals in Noordvest are let on average within 13 days, according to recent market data. This suggests a fairly active rental market in the area, so homes do not tend to stay available for long.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
Noordvest has 1,685 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households at 70%. The age profile is dominated by 25- to 45-year-olds, making up 42% of the population, which reflects a lively, central urban environment. Families with children are a small minority at 9%.
