A modern apartment in Leiden's Pesthuiswijk
This apartment on Zaaijerplein sits in the Pesthuiswijk, a young neighbourhood in Leiden where the streets feel calm and the buildings are recent. Built in 2020, the home comes with an A+++ energy label, which means it is very efficient to run. The 119 m² floor area is 68% larger than the neighbourhood average of 71 m², so there is plenty of room to spread out. At €1,692 per month, the rent sat above the neighbourhood average of €1,479, which was in line with the extra space you get. For context, apartments in Leiden in this price range tend to be smaller. This home has not been online since 9 November 2026.
The Pesthuiswijk neighbourhood
The Pesthuiswijk is a compact area with a strong student presence: 82% of households are single-person and 54% of residents are between 25 and 45. The average household size is 1.2, and most homes are rentals. It is a quiet, residential pocket within the city, with the train station a short distance away. The Pesthuiswijk neighbourhood has a mix of recent builds and older blocks, giving it a varied streetscape. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture here comes from the statistics.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the AH to go is just around the corner, with an Aldi and another AH to go a couple of streets away. A Jumbo and a full Albert Heijn are within a ten-minute walk, so grocery shopping is straightforward. Families have De Leidse Houtschool primary school on the doorstep, and secondary options like the Bonaventura Lyceum and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are just around the corner. A child daycare centre is also close by. The municipality of Leiden offers a compact urban setting where most daily needs are within easy reach.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Schep Vastgoedmakelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Zaaijerplein 112, Leiden
Was €1,692 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent was above the neighbourhood average of €1,479 and the median of €1,465. However, this apartment is 119 m², which is 68% larger than the average rental in the area (71 m²). The price per square metre worked out to about €14.20, which was below the neighbourhood average of €21.08 per m². So you are paying more in total but getting significantly more space.
What does the A+++ energy label mean for this home?
An A+++ label is the most efficient rating on the scale. It meant the home was designed to use very little energy for heating and hot water, which kept running costs low. The label is an official registration, and for a building from 2020, it reflects a modern standard of construction.
How far is the train station from this apartment?
Leiden's train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle. That makes it easy to reach other cities like Amsterdam or The Hague. The station is a major hub with frequent services, so commuting is practical from this location.
What is the neighbourhood like for students and young professionals?
The Pesthuiswijk is heavily skewed towards young adults: 54% of residents are between 25 and 45, and 33% are between 15 and 25. Single-person households make up 82% of the total, and the average household size is just 1.2. This is a neighbourhood where students and young professionals dominate, with a lively but not chaotic feel.
Are there good schools near this apartment?
Yes, there are several schools within a short walk. De Leidse Houtschool primary school is 379 m away, and Woutertje Pieterse is 444 m away. For secondary education, the Bonaventura Lyceum and Visser 't Hooft Lyceum are both about 400 m from the door. A child daycare centre is also close by, at 500 m.
How did the rent compare to other rentals in the Pesthuiswijk?
The neighbourhood had a limited number of rentals available, with only four at the time on the market. The average rent was €1,479 and the median was €1,465, with prices ranging from €1,221 to €1,765. This apartment at €1,692 was on the higher end, but it was also larger than most, so the per-square-metre cost was actually lower than average.
