Rental homes in Leiden-Noord, Leiden
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What does a rental home cost in Leiden-Noord?
Leiden-Noord is primarily a rental district. As many as 70% of the over 7,500 homes are rental properties, and more than half of those (52%) are owned by housing associations. This means that the supply in the private sector is relatively limited. In the past twelve months, 154 homes were rented out in the private sector, at an average rent of €1,505 per month. The range varies from €540 to €2,500, with an average floor area of 80 square metres. That is slightly more favourable than the Leiden average: the WOZ value in Leiden-Noord is €348,000, compared to €390,000 for the entire municipality of Leiden. So renting in Leiden-Noord is relatively affordable by Leiden standards, although you notice that the private sector is also rising sharply here. Want to know what is available today? At the top of this page you will find the current supply with daily prices and rental times.
What is daily life in Leiden-Noord really like?
Residents rate the Leiden-Noord district on Buurtje.nl with a 7.1 out of 10. That is a passable score, but the ratings show that the district has two faces. Accessibility scores a notably high 8.2: via the Churchilllaan and the Willem de Zwijgerlaan you are quickly on the A44, and bus routes towards Leiden Central station run frequently. Amenities (7.8) and housing (7.8) are also appreciated. There are supermarkets, primary schools and GPs within easy reach, and in the Kopermolen shopping centre you can do your daily shopping.
But the scores for safety (6.2) and sense of community (6.2) tell a different story. Resident W. Sanders is outright critical: "Too little police patrol is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate quickly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around and even in the flat in bad weather." That is a sentiment you hear more often about parts of the district, particularly around the flats in De Kooi. Yassine (7.6/10) is more nuanced: "It is actually a normal neighbourhood, but unfortunately we don't have as good a relationship with our neighbours as we used to." He also mentions nuisance from drunk people in the park at weekends and children playing pranks. Aniek (8.2/10) is more positive and speaks of "lots of nice people".
What you notice in Leiden-Noord is a mix of flats from the 1960s and 1970s, interspersed with newer single-family homes. The Groenoord neighbourhood feels greener and more spacious, with more low-rise buildings and parks. Noorderkwartier is closer to the water and the Vlietzone, which is nice if you enjoy walking or cycling. The green spaces score a 7.0, which is accurate: there is greenery, but it is more functional than special. Education scores a 7.4, with several primary schools in the district. More information about schools and other facilities can be found on the website of the municipality of Leiden.
Does Leiden-Noord suit you as a tenant?
The district mainly attracts young professionals and starters. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, and 43% of residents are highly educated. With an average income of €35,700, lower than the Leiden average of €38,300, this is a district where, as a starter or single person, you can still rent an apartment in Leiden-Noord somewhat affordably. Single-person households form the largest group (4,155 households), so you are in good company if you live alone. For families seeking peace and a strong neighbourhood feel, Leiden-Noord is honestly not the first choice. The safety and community scores are too low for that. Consider the nearby Roodenburgerdistrict or look at homes for sale in Leiden-Noord, which gives you more freedom of choice in the quieter parts of the district.
Searching for a rental home in Leiden-Noord
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply in Leiden-Noord, supplemented with resident reviews and district statistics. This way you can not only find a rental home, but also assess whether the neighbourhood suits you. Want to search more broadly? Then also check out the rental supply in all of Leiden, or compare with popular districts such as Binnenstad-Noord and the Stationsdistrict.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental home in Leiden-Noord?
In the private sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,505 per month, with an average floor area of 80 m². Prices range from €540 to €2,500 per month, depending on size and location within the neighbourhood. Social housing is excluded from this.
Is Leiden-Noord a safe neighbourhood to rent a home?
Residents rate safety in Leiden-Noord a 6.2 out of 10. Nuisance is reported particularly around the flats and under bridges, including drug use. The neighbourhood scores better on accessibility (8.2) and amenities (7.8). It varies by sub-area: Groenoord is perceived as quieter than De Kooi.
How long is the waiting time for a social rental home in Leiden-Noord?
Leiden-Noord has many social housing units (52% of the stock), but waiting times in Leiden can run up to several years. You can register with housing associations such as De Sleutels. For the private sector, there is no waiting time, but supply is limited: 154 homes were rented out last year.
How is the accessibility if I rent a home in Leiden-Noord?
Accessibility scores an 8.2 from residents. By bus, you can reach Leiden Central in about ten minutes. Via Churchilllaan and Willem de Zwijgerlaan, you have quick access to the A44 towards Amsterdam and The Hague. Cycling to the city centre takes about ten minutes.
Who is a rental home in Leiden-Noord suitable for?
Leiden-Noord is particularly suitable for starters, singles and young professionals. The largest group of residents is aged 25 to 45, and most households are single-person households. Renting an apartment in Leiden-Noord is relatively affordable compared to Leiden city centre. Families looking for a strong sense of neighbourhood may be better suited to a quieter area.
I don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIToo little police control is causing the neighbourhood to deteriorate rapidly, drug dealers under the bridge, drug users around and even in bad weather in the flat, the housing association doesn't want to understand! Also many foreign residents in the flat and in the neighbourhood. The mayor and aldermen do nothing about it either. Leiden Noord is in decline! Bins disappear and it's normal for people to throw everything on the ground. Cleaning up dog poop, forget it, you can hardly pick it up anymore because the grass is much too high, so-called care for insects, in my opinion just a cheap cutback. The flat is also getting dirtier. They keep raising the costs but the escape routes haven't been cleaned for almost 5 years. Positive is that there are shops at Kooiplein and in the building there is the library and schools, secondary education at Sumatrastraat. Too bad that not only the government sees the car as a cash cow but the municipality now too.
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell, it's actually a normal neighbourhood like you usually know. However, you do have a lot of drunk people sometimes in the park at the weekend, and also children who get up to a lot of mischief. For the rest, it is a pleasant neighbourhood, but unfortunately we don't have as nice contact with our neighbours as before. My neighbourhood has changed a lot compared to my childhood since we had an old neighbour lady who was very close to us. Felt like family..
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