A rental on the Rapenburg
This rental home on the Rapenburg sits in the heart of Leiden, where the canal-side setting brings a calm, historic feel to daily life. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €2,200 per month, the rent sits 21% above the neighbourhood average of €1,824, which puts it on the high side for the area. For context, rental homes in Leiden give a sense of what is available across the city.
The Academiewijk neighbourhood
The Academiewijk is a compact, central neighbourhood with a strong student presence, as 38% of residents are between 15 and 25 years old. Three-quarters of households are single-person, and the average household size is just 1.3, so this is very much a place of studios and one-person homes. The mix of ages is broad, with a notable share of residents in their late twenties to mid-forties. It is a lively, walkable area where the canal and historic buildings set the tone. The Academiewijk neighbourhood is one of Leiden's most distinctive corners.
Life on the street
The Rapenburg is one of Leiden's most famous streets, lined with monumental buildings and the city's botanical garden. For daily shopping, the SPAR is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Jumbo a couple of streets away, and Dirk a five-minute walk. For schools, Haanstra Basisschool is a couple of streets away, OBS Lucas van Leyden is a five-minute walk, and Vrije School Mareland is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which makes getting around easy. The municipality of Leiden offers a full range of amenities within easy reach.
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At the time of writing, the home is listed via Xpat Xpert and Xpat Xpert. The agent has not published full specifications for this property.
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About Rapenburg, Leiden
Why is there no property details in this listing?
Xpat Xpert has published only the street and price on Pararius.
Is €2,200 a fair rent for this home?
The rent is 21% above the neighbourhood average of €1,824, which puts it on the high side for the Academiewijk. The average rent per square metre in the area is €27.90, but without a floor area for this home, it is not possible to compare directly. The listing does not state the floor area.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Academiewijk is a central, historic neighbourhood with a strong student population. 38% of residents are between 15 and 25, and 75% of households are single-person. It is a lively, walkable area with canals and monumental buildings, and the average household size is 1.3.
How close are the shops and schools?
The nearest supermarket, SPAR, is 479 metres away, with Ekoplaza at 489 metres and Jumbo at 523 metres. For schools, Haanstra Basisschool is 412 metres away, OBS Lucas van Leyden is 508 metres, and Vrije School Mareland is 784 metres. The train station is 1.4 km away.
How quickly do rentals go in this area?
Rental homes in the Academiewijk are let on average within 13 days, according to recent figures. This suggests a fairly active rental market in the neighbourhood. The current listing is one of four available rentals in the area.
