Apartments for rent in Leidschendam-Voorburg
Apartments in Leidschendam-Voorburg are scarce and sell quickly. Here you can read how the market works, which neighbourhoods yield the most, and how to respond faster than others.
Between The Hague and the Vliet: what you need to know when searching here
Leidschendam-Voorburg is not an average search location. The municipality borders directly on The Hague, has its own character per core, and attracts both commuters and people who consciously leave the city. The supply of apartments is limited compared to larger cities, and you notice that in the market. Anyone who wants to rent here must act quickly and be well prepared. View all rental properties in Leidschendam-Voorburg for the current overview at the top of this page.
The character of the supply varies greatly per core. Voorburg has more older apartment complexes and some new construction around the centre. Leidschendam has a quieter, greener profile with less supply. The municipality attracts families, dual-income couples and seniors. Students and starters are less of a target group, but they certainly come. Anyone who wants to compare neighbourhood data can find it on the page with reviews and neighbourhood data of Leidschendam-Voorburg.
Renting an apartment in Leidschendam-Voorburg: seven concrete tips
- Respond within a day. Popular apartments in Leidschendam-Voorburg are rarely online for longer than 48 hours. Always have your documents (payslips, ID, employer's statement) ready.
- Turn on push notifications via the Buurtje.nl app. The app is free and sends you a notification as soon as new supply appears. Available in the App Store and via Google Play.
- Check the floor area carefully. Banks and landlords look critically at apartments under 40m². That also affects you as a tenant, because small apartments can be more difficult in case of takeover or subletting.
- Ask about service costs. In apartment complexes, you often pay a contribution to the Homeowners' Association (VvE). As a tenant, you bear that indirectly through the service costs. Always ask what exactly is covered: lift, cleaning, insurance.
- Pay attention to rent protection. Apartments sometimes fall under the social rent limit, sometimes in the free sector. Check whether the property has a liberalised rent price. Different rules apply in the free sector than in social housing.
- Look beyond Voorburg centre. Neighbourhoods such as Leidschendam-Zuid or De Heuvel sometimes offer more supply and less competition, while the connection with The Hague remains good.
- Also consider buying. In this municipality, the balance between renting and buying is relatively even. If you are unsure, also check out buying apartments in Leidschendam-Voorburg.
What determines the rent of an apartment here
Leidschendam-Voorburg is in the higher mid-range when it comes to rental prices for apartments. This has a number of concrete causes.
Location plays the biggest role. The municipality borders The Hague and is easily accessible by tram (line 1 towards the centre), train (Voorburg and Leidschendam-Voorburg stations) and car (A4, A12). That accessibility drives up demand.
Other factors that influence the price:
- Floor and view (ground floor is usually cheaper)
- Presence of a balcony, garden or storage
- Year of construction and condition of the complex
- Whether or not a parking space is included
- Furnished, semi-furnished or unfurnished
Current prices can be found in the overview at the top of this page.
Neighbourhoods to watch out for in your search
Not every neighbourhood in Leidschendam-Voorburg is equally suitable for renting an apartment. These are the most relevant options, including how residents rate the area.
- Voorburg West / Park Leeuwenbergh (8.7/10). Quiet, green and popular. Little supply, but when something becomes available it is sought after.
- De Zijde / Duivenvoorde / Park Veursehout (8.1/10). Spacious neighbourhood with a varied housing supply. Slightly more apartments than average in the municipality.
- De Heuvel / Amstelwijk (7.9/10). Centrally located in Leidschendam, easily accessible, mix of old and new.
- Voorburg Midden (7.9/10). Close to the centre of Voorburg and the station. Practical for commuters to The Hague or Leiden.
- Leidschendam - Zuid en omgeving (7.7/10). Slightly less popular than Voorburg, but therefore also slightly more accessible in terms of competition.
The Hague as an alternative if you don't find anything here
The supply of apartments for rent in Leidschendam-Voorburg is limited. If you don't find something quickly, it is wise to also search in the immediate vicinity. Apartments in The Hague offer a much larger supply, with neighbourhoods such as Bezuidenhout, Mariahoeve or Ypenburg that are close in atmosphere to Leidschendam-Voorburg and are easily accessible. The price level in The Hague varies greatly per neighbourhood, but you will find more choice in all segments.
Anyone who specifically chooses to rent an apartment in Leidschendam-Voorburg would do well to temporarily broaden their search radius while actively responding to new supply in the municipality itself.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price level for renting an apartment in Leidschendam-Voorburg?
Leidschendam-Voorburg is in the upper mid-range. Its location directly next to The Hague and good accessibility via tram, train and motorway drive up demand. Factors such as balcony, parking space, construction year and floor area further influence the price. Current rental prices can be seen in the overview at the top of the page.
How do I quickly find an apartment in Leidschendam-Voorburg?
Popular apartments are rarely online for longer than 48 hours. The fastest way is to set up push notifications via the free Buurtje.nl app. It sends you a notification immediately when new listings appear. The app is free to download from the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android).
What legal aspects should I consider when renting an apartment?
Always check whether the apartment falls under the social sector or the private sector. In the private sector, different rent price rules apply and you have less protection against rent increases. Also ask about service costs: in complexes with a Homeowners' Association (VvE), as a tenant you indirectly contribute to common costs such as lift, cleaning and insurance. Have your rental contract checked if you have doubts about the terms.
Which neighbourhoods in Leidschendam-Voorburg are most suitable for renting?
Voorburg West / Park Leeuwenbergh scores highest with an 8.7/10, but has little supply. De Zijde / Duivenvoorde / Park Veursehout (8.1/10) and Voorburg Midden (7.9/10) are practical choices with a good connection to The Hague. Leidschendam-Zuid (7.7/10) sometimes offers slightly more supply with less competition.
Is parking space available at apartments in Leidschendam-Voorburg?
This varies greatly per complex and per neighbourhood. In older complexes in Voorburg-centrum, parking is sometimes difficult and not included in the rent. Newer complexes more often have a parking space or garage as an option, but that increases the rent. Always ask about this explicitly during viewings, because in some streets paid parking or a permit system applies.
You can never walk through the park normally without being spoken to or almost being hit by a fatbike on the pavement. A group is taking over the park and apparently no one can do anything about it. Not a safe neighbourhood for my children
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a very soothing neighbourhood with friendly people. It's certainly not easy to reach and many people don't know it, but it's a cosy neighbourhood. The view is beautiful, almost nothing ever happens here, it's close to the countryside and you have many farmers (so always nice fresh products) all in all it's a cosy top neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood with many lovely neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AII have lived here my whole life and have never really experienced any trouble
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a nice neighbourhood. The people are real working-class folk. They gossip and love sensation.
Auto-translated to English by AII was born here, the neighbourhood has changed a lot in the past 34 years. In the past, people helped each other, now many divorced people. Greetings are no longer possible, and the biggest problem is the parking issues! And always noise from school, renovations, barking dogs, crying children.
Auto-translated to English by AIOften loitering figures from the psychiatric institution. No more social control after all the new construction. A lot of greenery removed. Neighbourhood has become an incoherent whole.
Auto-translated to English by AI- one-sided, poorly maintained housing with a low energy label for a large part of the street - a lot of litter on the street and in front gardens/planters - parking nuisance due to inadequate enforcement, especially commercial vans of people who largely do not live on this street / parking on corners and pavements (also trucks) and in the green zone because the vans are too long for a regular spot / broken kerbstones - public transport at least a fifteen-minute walk away - noise pollution from the Utrechtsebaan (A12) / all apartments on the top floor exceed the noise standard
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