Merenwijk-Centrum, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor flat on Rosmolen sits in a quiet part of Merenwijk-Centrum, a neighbourhood where most homes are flats and the streets are lined with green. At 47 m² it's compact, and the rent of €1,122 is 28% below the neighbourhood average, a keen price for a home in this part of Leiden. For context, the average rental in the area goes for €1,567, so this is a notably affordable option. If you're looking at apartments in Leiden, this one stands out on price.
Merenwijk-Centrum is a strongly urban neighbourhood (address density 2,659 per km²) with a mix of ages: many over-65s (420) and a sizeable group of 25-to-45-year-olds (310). It's a place where you'll find a lot of single-person households (555 out of 780 households). There are no reviews from residents in the data, so the feel of the street is best judged by a visit. The neighbourhood Merenwijk-Centrum has a quiet, residential character with plenty of green spaces nearby.
Your daily bread and milk are on your doorstep: Albert Heijn is just 42 metres away, Dirk and Lidl. For school runs, OBS Kwintijn and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster are both a couple of streets away, and Brede School Merenwijk is a five-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers a wide range of amenities, with a restaurant just around the corner and a park or garden.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Finke Makelaars and also appears on Pararius, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Rosmolen 168, Leiden
Data from Merenwijk-Centrum
Data from Merenwijk-Centrum
45 within 5 km
93 within 5 km
About Rosmolen 168, Leiden
Yes, it's a keen price. The average rent in Merenwijk-Centrum is €1,567, and the median is €1,650, so this flat comes in 28% below the neighbourhood average. The floor area is 47 m², which is smaller than the average 84 m² in the area, so the lower rent reflects the size. Compared to other rentals in the buurt, this is on the affordable side.
The energy label is D. That means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier, you can expect moderate heating costs. It's not as efficient as an A or B label, but it's also not the worst. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, but this home's specific label is D.
Albert Heijn is just 42 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Dirk is 164 metres and Lidl 215 metres, so daily shopping is very convenient. You won't need to carry bags far.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. OBS Kwintijn and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster are both 362 metres away, Brede School Merenwijk is 489 metres, and De Dukdalf is 753 metres. Secondary education is 1.3 km away.
The nearest train station is 3.9 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You'd need a bus or bike to reach it.
Merenwijk-Centrum is a strongly urban area with a high address density. It has a large proportion of single-person households and many residents over 65. The area is quiet and residential, with a park 200 metres away and a restaurant just 100 metres. There are no resident reviews available, so it's best to visit and get a feel for the street yourself.
5 homes in the neighbourhood Merenwijk-Centrum