Rental homes in Leidschenveen, Den Haag

What does a rental property cost in Leidschenveen?

Leidschenveen is a neighbourhood where buying is the norm: 66% of the more than 7,450 homes are owner-occupied, and only 34% are rented out. Of those rental properties, the majority (27% of the total stock) belong to housing associations, meaning the private sector here is relatively small. You can see that in the prices. In the private sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €2,672 per month, with a range from €831 to €3,850. That is substantial, especially compared to the broader supply elsewhere in The Hague. The high average WOZ value of €483,000 (compared to €354,000 city-wide) explains part of that price difference. With an average size of 127 m², these are often spacious single-family homes or large apartments, not small studios. Want to see the current daily prices and available supply? Scroll to the overview at the top of this page.

Leidschenveen: new-build neighbourhood with family bustle and expat influences

Leidschenveen is one of the youngest neighbourhoods in The Hague, largely built from the late 1990s onwards. You can see that everywhere: sleek architecture, wide cycle paths, neatly landscaped parks and playgrounds on almost every corner. The neighbourhood scores an 8.1 from residents on Buurtje.nl, with notably high marks for beauty (9.0) and accessibility (8.5). One resident sums it up succinctly: "Nice neighbourhood that is increasingly becoming an expat area. Good arterial roads and public transport, schools within walking or short cycling distance. Swimming pool, petting zoo, cinema, shopping centre all within walking or cycling distance." That international influence is real: around the international schools and in neighbourhoods like De Lanen and De Velden, you hear English at least as often as Dutch.

The largest age group is 45 to 65 years old, but with over 4,050 households with children, this is above all a family neighbourhood. Children play outside on the squares, there are several primary schools and after-school care centres, and the Leidschenveen shopping centre on the Donau offers daily groceries. Yet there is also criticism. One younger resident calls the neighbourhood outright "boring" and notes that there are "few dry outdoor spaces for young people". The scores for amenities (7.0) and sense of community (7.0) confirm that picture: it is tidy and safe, but not a neighbourhood with bustling terraces or a lively nightlife. For that kind of buzz, you need to take the tram towards the city centre.

In terms of accessibility, Leidschenveen is well-positioned. Randstadrail stop Leidschenveen takes you to The Hague Central Station in twenty minutes, and via the A4 and A12 you are quickly in Leiden, Rotterdam or Zoetermeer. The neighbourhoods De Vissen and de Rietbuurt are a bit further from the station, but even there the bus connection is reasonable. The green character (score 8.2) is mainly due to the park strips along the waterways and the proximity of the Vlietland recreation area. Read more about the neighbourhood and view all resident reviews on the Leidschenveen neighbourhood page.

Renting in Leidschenveen: for whom and for whom not?

A rental home in Leidschenveen best suits dual-income families looking for space and willing to pay a premium for a clean, safe living environment with good schools. Expats who receive a housing budget through their employer form a growing part of the tenants. For single starters or young people, the neighbourhood is less suitable: the supply is expensive, the atmosphere is quiet to boring, and social life mainly takes place indoors. Anyone considering renting an apartment in Leidschenveen but finding the prices too high can look at homes for sale in Leidschenveen as an alternative. The average WOZ value of €483,000 is high, but with the above-average neighbourhood income of €45,200, buying here is relatively more common than in other The Hague neighbourhoods.

Searching for rental properties in and around Leidschenveen

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental properties in Leidschenveen, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics so you get a fair picture before planning a viewing. Want to look in other parts of The Hague as well? Compare with the supply in Belgisch Park, the quiet villa streets of Benoordenhout, or the characteristic Archipelbuurt. More information about municipal rules regarding rentals and parking permits can be found on the website of the municipality of The Hague.