Rental homes in Leyenburg, Den Haag
View the current rental property listings in Leyenburg, with resident reviews, neighbourhood statistics, and direct comparisons with other The Hague districts.
What does a rental property cost in Leyenburg?
Leyenburg is a neighbourhood where renting and buying are almost in balance: 47% of the more than 8,400 homes are rental properties, 53% are owner-occupied. Notably, only 13% of the total housing stock is owned by housing associations. The vast majority of rental properties in Leyenburg are therefore under private or other landlords (34%), meaning you have limited options for social housing here. In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,399 per month, with a range of €750 to €2,100. The average size of those homes was 81 m². That is significantly lower than The Hague average in terms of WOZ value: homes in Leyenburg are valued at an average of €259,000, while the municipal average of The Hague is €354,000. For tenants, this means you get relatively more square metres for your money here than in many other The Hague neighbourhoods. At the top of this page you will always see the current daily price and the current supply.
Leyenburg: a bit of village in the middle of the city
Residents give Leyenburg a 7.4 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl, based on eight reviews. What immediately stands out: amenities score the highest with an 8.5 and safety gets a strong 8.4. That is no coincidence. Leyenburg Shopping Centre is just around the corner and offers everything you need daily, from supermarkets to specialist shops. Resident Daisy describes the neighbourhood as "a nice multicultural area, a bit of a village in a city." She says neighbours know each other, help each other and maintain a neighbourhood app to discuss issues. That village atmosphere comes up more often in the reviews.
Yet it is not all roses and sunshine. Parking pressure is by far the most mentioned annoyance. Annemarie calls it "big" and another resident writes outright about "parking problems" on Soesterbergstraat and surrounding areas. The older housing stock (much from the 1940s) is charming but requires maintenance. Resident Judith is honest: within her own street it is cosy and clean, but outside she experiences nuisance from placed household items and banger fireworks. Conversion of properties into multiple units has, according to several residents, put pressure on liveability in some places. On the green score, the neighbourhood gets a 6.4, which is modest, although Zuiderpark is within walking distance and offers space for walking, sports and picnicking.
Accessibility is good with a 7.6: Leyenburg tram stop connects you quickly to the city centre and The Hague Central, and the Erasmusweg provides road access towards the A4 and A12. Education scores a 7.7, which fits the profile of the neighbourhood: relatively many families and young couples live here (the largest age group is 25 to 45 years). Want to read more about what residents think? Then check out all reviews and neighbourhood data of Leyenburg. The sub-neighbourhood Leyenburg itself forms the heart of the area and gives a good picture of the local supply. On the website of the municipality of The Hague you will find information about parking permits and waste policy, two topics that clearly matter here.
Does Leyenburg suit you as a tenant?
A rental home in Leyenburg is especially interesting for starters and young couples who want to rent an affordable apartment in Leyenburg, without the premium of neighbourhoods like de Archipelbuurt or Benoordenhout. With an average income of €33,700 in the neighbourhood and rents from €750, there is room for middle incomes. Families with young children benefit from the good schools and Zuiderpark. If you are looking for lots of greenery on your doorstep or a quiet, tidy street, then Leyenburg is not the best match everywhere. If you have a car, expect to search for a parking spot. Prefer to buy? Then check out the supply of homes for sale in Leyenburg, because with a WOZ value well below The Hague average, that can be financially attractive.
Searching for rental properties in and around Leyenburg
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply for Leyenburg, including filters on price, size and energy label. Compare neighbourhoods based on resident reviews and hard data. Want to search more broadly? Then also check out the supply in all of The Hague, or see what is available for rent in green neighbourhoods like Westbroekpark en Duttendel or nearby Oostduinen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental property in Leyenburg?
In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past year was €1,399 per month. The range runs from €750 to €2,100, with an average floor area of 81 m². This makes renting in Leyenburg more affordable than in many other The Hague neighbourhoods.
What about parking if I am considering renting a house in Leyenburg?
Parking pressure is the most frequently mentioned issue in resident reviews. Especially around Soesterbergstraat and the shopping centre, it is difficult to find a spot. You can apply for a parking permit through the municipality of The Hague, but be prepared for waiting lists in certain streets.
Is Leyenburg a safe neighbourhood to look for a rental home?
Residents rate safety at 8.4 out of 10, which is above average for The Hague. However, some residents mention nuisance from fireworks and occasional gatherings. Overall, most residents experience Leyenburg as quiet and safe.
Are there good schools nearby for families looking for a rental home in Leyenburg?
Education scores a 7.7 among residents. There are several primary schools in the neighbourhood and Zuiderpark offers play space. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, indicating that many young families live there.
How good is public transport if I am considering renting an apartment in Leyenburg?
Accessibility scores 7.6 out of 10. Tram stop Leyenburg takes you to The Hague Central Station within twenty minutes. Via Erasmusweg you have quick access to the A4 and A12 motorways. Residents mention public transport as one of the neighbourhood's strong points.
An old neighbourhood, from the 1940s. Unfortunately, a flat was built on Soesterbergstraat many years ago that doesn't fit in with the area at all. The conversion into bedsits hasn't improved the neighbourhood. Parking is a big problem. It is conveniently close to Zuiderpark though.
Auto-translated to English by AIOlder houses that could use some maintenance. Parking pressure is high. Cosy shopping centres, good public transport facilities.
Auto-translated to English by AIOf course there are always a few people who don't take putting out the rubbish properly seriously. But overall, our neighbourhood is a nice, cosy area. We know our immediate neighbours and help each other when we can. We have a neighbourhood app together where we can share our problems with each other. And warn each other about thieves or vagrants. I am happy with my neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AII live in the FNP and there we spend a lot on keeping it cosy and clean. But outside our little neighbourhood it's an antisocial mess. Household items are just put out on the street. Always banger fireworks. Gatherings, with or without laughing gas, etc.
Auto-translated to English by AII think my neighbourhood is the quietest and cleanest in all of The Hague. Everywhere else you find rubbish on the streets, people who can't behave, traffic is a big joke, but in Leyenburg it's completely different. It's clean, quiet, peaceful here, people behave well, there are few traffic jams, and especially no stupid people standing on the bike paths with hazard lights.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a cosy neighbourhood, unfortunately a lot of unpleasant things happen here though.
Auto-translated to English by AIPros: central, good accessibility, good shopping centre. Cons: little greenery, lots of traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AILeyenburg is a neighbourhood with plenty of shops and good public transport connections to, for example, the beach and the city. However, there are many slumlords where students live and there are not enough racks for cyclists. Also, dog poo is not cleaned up.
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