Rental homes in Binnenstad-Noord, Leiden
View the current rental property listings in Binnenstad-Noord, Leiden. Compare prices, read resident reviews, and find a rental home that suits you.
What does a rental property cost in Binnenstad-Noord, Leiden?
Binnenstad-Noord is pre-eminently a renter's neighbourhood: as many as 75% of the more than 7,800 homes are rental properties. Of these, 34% are owned by housing associations and 41% are in the hands of other landlords, such as private investors and real estate companies. You notice this ratio in the streetscape: from small student rooms above shops on the Haarlemmerstraat to more spacious apartments along the canals. The average WOZ value is €380,000, just below the Leiden average of €390,000.
In the free sector (i.e. excluding social housing), the average rent over the past year was €1,856 per month, with a range of €500 to €5,950. That average is based on 272 rented homes with an average floor area of 104 m². Especially the larger apartments on the Rapenburg or the Oude Rijn push that upper limit up considerably. For current daily prices and available supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.
Living between canals and students: what does Binnenstad-Noord feel like?
Residents of Binnenstad-Noord give the neighbourhood a 7.6 on Buurtje.nl. That score doesn't tell the whole story, but the sub-scores do. Accessibility scores a 9.2 and amenities a 9.0. That makes sense: Leiden Central station is within walking distance, the Haarlemmerstraat and the weekly market on Aalmarktplein are around the corner, and you don't need a car for your daily shopping. Resident Olivia wrote: "I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything is even reachable by bus." Most residents share that experience.
But there is also a downside to the city-centre feel. Green space scores only a 6.5, and that is noticeable. Loes put it aptly: "Everything is close by except nature. You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green." Those in need of parks and trees have to go to the Plantsoen or the Leidse Hout, just outside the neighbourhood. The neighbourhoods De Camp and Marewijk are a bit more on the edge and feel slightly greener, while Pancras-West and the area around Pancras-Oost feel the most urban. Kiki calls the neighbourhood "fun and cosy", but also warns about nuisance. That's honest: on Friday and Saturday evenings, it can get quite busy around the Beestenmarkt and the Nieuwe Rijn. Students, pubs and narrow streets sometimes cause noise pollution.
Yet Binnenstad-Noord has something that many Leiden neighbourhoods lack. Barbara summed it up: "As the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful, old streets, the market and the town hall. Leiden feels like home." That historic charm, the canals, the Gravensteen, the courtyards: it makes renting in Binnenstad-Noord different from a new-build neighbourhood. On the neighbourhood page of Binnenstad-Noord you can read all resident reviews and extensive neighbourhood data.
Binnenstad-Noord: for which renter is it suitable, and for whom not?
With 4,380 residents between the ages of 15 and 25 and 7,630 single-person households, this is a typical student neighbourhood. Renting an apartment in Binnenstad-Noord suits students, young professionals and couples without children who appreciate urban living. The average income of €35,300 (lower than the Leiden average of €38,300) reflects that young, studying population. For families with children, the neighbourhood is less obvious: little play space, limited green space and housing scores only a 6.7. Education, on the other hand, scores an 8.2, with schools in the immediate vicinity. Looking for more space or a garden? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Binnenstad-Noord or look at the more spacious neighbourhood Leiden-Noord.
Searching for rental properties in and around Binnenstad-Noord
Via Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply in Binnenstad-Noord, including resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics. Want to search more broadly? Also check the supply in all of Leiden, or compare with adjacent neighbourhoods such as Binnenstad-Zuid and the Stationsdistrict. More information about living in the municipality of Leiden can also be found on the website of the municipality of Leiden.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental property in Binnenstad-Noord, Leiden?
In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,856 per month, based on 272 rented properties. The range runs from €500 to €5,950 per month, depending on size and location. The average floor area was 104 m². Social housing is excluded from this.
Is Binnenstad-Noord a safe neighbourhood to rent a house?
Residents rate safety in Binnenstad-Noord a 7.7 out of 10. The neighbourhood is lively, even in the evenings, which contributes to the feeling of safety. However, there is sometimes nuisance in the nightlife area around the Beestenmarkt and Nieuwe Rijn, especially at weekends.
How is the accessibility if I am looking for a rental home in Binnenstad-Noord?
Accessibility scores a 9.2 out of 10. Leiden Central Station is within walking distance and there are many bus lines. A car is not necessary, but parking is difficult and a parking permit from the municipality of Leiden is required if you want to park on the street. The waiting time for a permit can be long.
Who is renting a home in Binnenstad-Noord suitable for?
Binnenstad-Noord is especially popular with students and young professionals. Over 70% of households are single-person and the largest age group is 25 to 45 years. The neighbourhood is less suitable for families with children due to limited green space and little play space, although education scores an 8.2.
How long do I have to wait for a social rental home in Binnenstad-Noord?
Approximately 34% of homes in Binnenstad-Noord are owned by housing corporations. The waiting time for social housing in the centre of Leiden runs via housing corporations such as De Sleutels and can take several years. Renting a home in Binnenstad-Noord in the free sector is faster, but considerably more expensive.
My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature. You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green. Some initiative in this regard would be a good improvement. I am satisfied with almost all other aspects. For example, the supermarket, pharmacy and GP are nearby, and the underground waste bins are very convenient. The only other downside is that there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected. It's also true that there isn't really a strong neighbourhood feel. There are a few neighbours with whom we occasionally have a drink, but I don't even speak to the majority. This can be attributed to the fact that many students live here and is therefore not a serious drawback for me.
Auto-translated to English by AIAs the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home. And let them talk about what could be better, should be better and would be better. There is always something that could be better, but Leiden really, I love you!
Auto-translated to English by AII moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus. I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively and so far there are no weird types around. In terms of nature, it could be better, but you can't expect that in the middle of a city. Fortunately, you only have to cycle or run a short distance to discover nature. It's a shame there is so little housing, while so many students are looking for a room, because I would definitely recommend the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a lot of nuisance but otherwise always cosy and easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc
Auto-translated to English by AIYou have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc. Only for forests and mountains you have to go further away.
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