Stationskwartier, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis modern apartment on Vliegerstraat sits in the lively Stationskwartier, a neighbourhood that buzzes with students and young professionals. At €2,450 per month, the rent is on the high side, 85% above the neighbourhood average of €1,321, but you're paying for a brand-new, energy-efficient home (label A+) in a central spot. For context, the average rental in the area is €1,321, and this is the most expensive of the 12 currently available. The apartments in Leiden market shows a wide range, so this one sits at the top end.
Stationskwartier is a dense, city-centre area with 2,700 residents, mostly young singles, 47% of households are one-person. It's a very urban setting (address density 4,362 per km²), with a mix of students and workers. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: a young, transient population, lots of rental properties, and a lively street scene. The neighbourhood Stationskwartier is well-connected and compact.
Your morning bread run is a couple of streets away at Jumbo or AH to go. For groceries, Aldi and Dirk are also within a five-minute walk. Families have a primary school (Vrije School Mareland) just around the corner, and secondary schools like Bonaventura Lyceum and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are a ten-minute walk. The municipality Leiden offers all urban amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including VERRA Makelaars, Funda, Pararius, Vastgoed Nederland, and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Vliegerstraat 48, Leiden
Data from Stationskwartier
Data from Stationskwartier
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About Vliegerstraat 48, Leiden
The rent is 85% above the neighbourhood average of €1,321, making it the most expensive rental currently available in Stationskwartier. However, it's a new-build (2023) with an A+ energy label, which explains the premium. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value modern efficiency and a central location.
The energy label is A+, the highest possible. This means very low energy costs for heating and hot water, and the home is well-insulated. You won't have to worry about high bills or draughts.
Leiden Centraal station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting to Amsterdam, The Hague, or Utrecht straightforward.
Jumbo is 195 m away, AH to go and Aldi are both about 212 m, and Dirk is 495 m. You have plenty of options for daily shopping within a few minutes' walk.
Stationskwartier recorded 373 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a city-centre area.
Primary school Vrije School Mareland is 413 m away. For secondary education, Beroepscollege Leystede (615 m), Bonaventura Lyceum (645 m), and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum (645 m) are all within a ten-minute walk.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Stationskwartier