Rental homes in Oud-Oost, Leeuwarden
Looking for a rental property in Oud-Oost? Check the current listings on this page, including resident reviews and neighbourhood data to make the right choice.
What does a rental property cost in Oud-Oost?
Oud-Oost is one of the neighbourhoods in Leeuwarden where renting is the norm: 64% of the more than 7,200 homes are rental properties. The distribution is striking: 31% are owned by housing associations and 33% are offered by other landlords, such as private investors and real estate companies. This makes the private rental sector here relatively large compared to many other Leeuwarden neighbourhoods. In the private sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), the average rent over the past year was €988 per month, with a range from €455 to €4,995. The average rental home measures around 81 m². The WOZ value of homes in Oud-Oost is €175,000, well below the Leeuwarden average of €234,000. This translates into lower entry prices for tenants, but also a lower average income for residents (€27,100 compared to the municipal average of €32,600). At the top of this page you will always find the current daily prices and the current supply.
How do residents experience life in Oud-Oost?
Oud-Oost scores a 6.3 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl based on resident experiences. That is not an outlier on the high side, and residents are honest about it. Accessibility (7.2) and amenities (7.1) are most appreciated. Resident Sarah (8.6/10) sums it up aptly: "Everything is within walking or cycling distance and there are plenty of supermarkets, gyms and schools in the area. A nice bakery at the end of the street too." Public transport is mentioned as a strong point, with several bus lines connecting the neighbourhood to the station and the rest of the city. Education scores a 7.0, which fits the range of primary schools in neighbourhoods like de Bloemenbuurt and Welgelegen.
But there are also clear pain points. The score for sense of community is the lowest of all categories at 4.9. Resident Klaas writes: "People often gang up to badmouth other neighbours." Several reviews mention neighbour disputes and a lack of mutual trust. Fenna (7.1/10) says she has little contact with neighbours and "sometimes sees things that don't belong in the neighbourhood." Litter and nuisance from addicts are mentioned by several residents, especially in parts towards Cambuursterpad and the Indische buurt. The neighbourhood scores moderately on green spaces (5.4) and beauty (5.8). If you want to read more about what residents think, check out all reviews and neighbourhood data for Oud-Oost.
At the same time, there are areas within Oud-Oost that stand out more positively. Around Zamenhofpark it is greener and quieter, and in Oldegalileën families appreciate the proximity of schools and playgrounds. Resident Sandor (7.1/10) experiences his part of the neighbourhood as cosy: "People greet each other and have a chat." So the picture varies, depending on which street you end up on.
Renting in Oud-Oost: for whom, and for whom not?
With 4,810 single-person households and a large group of 25- to 45-year-olds, Oud-Oost mainly attracts single starters and young people. Renting an apartment in Oud-Oost is more affordable than in the Binnenstad, while you are still within a few minutes' bike ride of the city centre. For students and young professionals who do not want to be on a waiting list for social housing, the private sector here offers relatively many options. If you are looking for peace and a strong sense of community, Vossepark en Helicon or Sonnenborgh en omgeving are probably a better fit. Would you rather buy? Then check out the supply of homes for sale in Oud-Oost, where the low WOZ value makes entry relatively accessible.
Searching for a rental property in Oud-Oost
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental properties in Oud-Oost, including filters for price, size and energy label. Combine that with the resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics on this page to get a fair picture. Want to search more broadly? Then also check out the overview of rental properties in all of Leeuwarden. More information about municipal housing schemes can be found on the website of the municipality of Leeuwarden.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental property in Oud-Oost?
In the free sector, the average rent in Oud-Oost over the past year was €988 per month, with an average floor area of 81 m². The range runs from €455 to €4,995 per month. This excludes social housing via housing associations.
Is Oud-Oost in Leeuwarden a safe neighbourhood to look for a rental home?
Residents rate safety in Oud-Oost a 6.6 out of 10. Several residents report nuisance from homeless people and addicts, especially on certain streets. At the same time, others experience the neighbourhood as pleasant. It varies greatly by street and area within Oud-Oost.
How long is the waiting time for social housing in Oud-Oost, Leeuwarden?
Approximately 31% of homes in Oud-Oost are owned by housing corporations. Waiting times for social housing in Leeuwarden are managed through WoonFriesland and Elkien and typically amount to several years. For current waiting times, you can contact the relevant housing corporation.
Are there enough amenities if I rent a home in Oud-Oost?
Yes, amenities score a 7.1 among residents. There are several supermarkets, gyms, schools and bakeries within walking or cycling distance. Public transport scores a 7.2 and offers good connections to the city centre and the station.
What type of rental homes are available in Oud-Oost?
The supply consists largely of apartments and upper-floor flats, consistent with the 64% rental properties in the neighbourhood. In the free sector, 144 homes were rented out over the past year. The average floor area is 81 m², which fits the large share of single-person households in the neighbourhood.
You can sum it up as follows: > My experience with the Bloemenbuurt is very negative. In two consecutive situations, we had neighbours who caused a lot of nuisance. There were concerns about drug activities, the safety of children, and serious incidents in the neighbourhood, including a car explosion. As a result, I don't feel safe here and I wouldn't choose to live in this neighbourhood myself. The housing is reasonable, but in my opinion, the houses on Azaleastraat are in need of a thorough renovation. Additionally, there are few to no amenities in the immediate vicinity, which does not improve the liveability of the neighbourhood. Based on my personal experiences, I would therefore not recommend the Bloemenbuurt as a place to live.
Auto-translated to English by AIAtmospheric neighbourhood with nice neighbours. Houses with a stately character interspersed with smaller workers' cottages. You can feel the history, you can walk straight into the city centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIAfter living in this neighbourhood for many years, a lot has changed in the meantime; many neighbours cause division among the residents, and they just do whatever they can't help doing. It must be the times, but it used to be nice living here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have little contact with the neighbours and other residents. Sometimes you do see things that don't belong in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis neighbourhood is praised everywhere, but the truth is less beautiful. People often cluster together to badmouth other neighbours. I've also heard that further down the street there's a serious neighbour dispute; apparently a middle-aged woman regularly bullies her surrounding neighbours and also causes damage to other neighbours' property. So living here isn't all that great after all. Klaas.
Auto-translated to English by AIPublic transport is frequent and plentiful here, so you can get around easily. The neighbourhood has a lot of litter and it also gets thrown into gardens. Also a lot of trouble with junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIAlthough there are occasionally some vagrants wandering around the neighbourhood or drunk men making it a bit unsafe, it is otherwise a very nice neighbourhood. Everything is within walking or cycling distance and there are plenty of supermarkets, gyms and schools nearby. There's also a nice bakery at the end of the street. It's very pleasant living here. It's also clean, no litter on the streets and rubbish is collected often. There's a forest nearby but it's unsafe in the evening.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy. People greet each other and have a chat with you, and most people look out for each other.
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