Merenwijk-Centrum, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis is a rare find: a brand-new detached house in the Merenwijk district, offered for rent by a housing corporation. At €947 per month, the rent is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €1,567, a keen price for a new-build. The home is compact at 36 m², but sits on a generous plot of 8,510 m². For context, the average rental in the area is 84 m², so this is a smaller, more affordable option. See other detached houses in Leiden for comparison.
Merenwijk-Centrum is a strongly urban area (address density 2,659 per km²) with 1,055 residents, many of whom are older: 40% are 65 or over. It's a neighbourhood of flats, none of the homes are single-family houses, and almost all are rental properties. The area is quiet and green, with a park just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. Learn more about the neighbourhood Merenwijk-Centrum.
Your daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, Dirk is just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. For school runs, OBS Kwintijn and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster are both a five-minute walk away, and Brede School Merenwijk is also within walking distance. The neighbourhood is well served by public transport, with a train station 3.9 km away. Explore the municipality Leiden for more on the area.
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Molenaarspad 2, Leiden
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About Molenaarspad 2, Leiden
Yes, the rent of €947 is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €1,567, making it a keen price. However, the home is compact at 36 m², which is 57% smaller than the average rental in the area (84 m²). So you're paying less for a smaller space, but it's a brand-new detached house with a large plot.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity costs. The property is newly built in 2025, so it meets modern insulation and sustainability standards.
The plot is 8,510 m², which is unusually large for a rental home. The listing does not specify a garden or outdoor space, but the size suggests there is plenty of land around the house. You would need to check with the landlord about how the plot is laid out and what parts are for your use.
Yes, this is a rental from a housing corporation (woningcorporatie). That means the rent is likely regulated and may be subject to income limits. The rent of €947 is below the social housing threshold, so you may qualify for housing benefit depending on your income.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: OBS Kwintijn and R.K. Basisschool de Tweemaster are both about 400 metres away, and Brede School Merenwijk is around 470 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.3 km away.
The nearest train station is 3.9 km from the home. That's about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus journey.
Merenwijk-Centrum is a strongly urban area with a high density of addresses. It's a quiet, green neighbourhood with many older residents (40% are 65+). Almost all homes are flats and rental properties. There is a park just 200 metres away, and a supermarket on your doorstep.
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