Rental homes in Professorenwijk-Oost, Leiden

Rental prices and market figures for Professorenwijk-Oost, Leiden

Professorenwijk-Oost is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood: 79% of the housing stock is privately owned, only 21% is rental housing. Of that rental share, 5% is held by a housing association (social housing) and 16% concerns private sector landlords. This makes the supply of rental homes in Professorenwijk-Oost limited, but certainly present. The average WOZ value is €444,000, which is higher than the district average of the Roodenburgerdistrict (€434,000) and clearly above the Leiden average of €390,000. That says something about the quality and character of the housing stock here.

In the private sector (excluding social housing), fourteen homes were rented out in Professorenwijk-Oost over the past twelve months. The average rent was €1,815 per month, with a range of €945 to €2,800 per month. This places this neighbourhood on the higher end of the Leiden rental market. For current available rental homes and the most recent average rent, you can consult the overview at the top of this page, which is updated daily.

Living in Professorenwijk-Oost, Leiden

Professorenwijk-Oost is a quiet, green neighbourhood on the southeastern edge of Leiden, directly bordering the Roodenburgerdistrict. The name reveals the historical connection with Leiden University: the neighbourhood traditionally attracted professors and academics, and that tradition is visible in the character of the area. The buildings mainly consist of detached houses, semi-detached houses and spacious terraced houses from the 1950s and 1960s, interspersed with some apartment complexes. The streets are wide, there is plenty of greenery and the atmosphere is subdued and family-friendly. With 62% highly educated residents and an average income of €45,500 (above the Leiden average of €38,300), this is a neighbourhood with a clear profile: established, stable and not very student-like.

Facilities in the neighbourhood

You can do your daily shopping in the immediate vicinity. Within cycling distance you will find supermarkets such as Albert Heijn on Boerhaavelaan and shops in the nearby Roodenburg shopping centre. For a wider range of shops, you can cycle to the centre of Leiden or the Leidsenhage shopping centre in Leidschendam, accessible via the motorway. Schools are well represented: in and around the neighbourhood there are primary schools such as Paulusschool and Montessori Lyceum Leiden is a short distance away for secondary school students. For sports, you benefit from the proximity of Boerhaavepark and the green banks along the Vliet. De Vliet swimming pool is a few minutes' cycle away. For healthcare, there is a GP practice in the neighbourhood and the LUMC (Leiden University Medical Centre) is easily accessible.

Accessibility

Leiden Central is about three kilometres away, easily doable by bike in ten to fifteen minutes via Churchilllaan or Boerhaavelaan. Several bus lines (including lines towards the centre and Zoetermeer) stop in or near the neighbourhood. By car, you are quickly on the A4 towards The Hague or Amsterdam, and the A44 towards Schiphol is also nearby. Parking in large parts of the neighbourhood is still based on a permit or free, but check the current parking rules via the municipality of Leiden as they have been tightened in several places in recent years. Cyclists have it good: the neighbourhood is flat and well connected to the centre and the university buildings.

Residents appreciate the peace and space. On the neighbourhood page of Professorenwijk-Oost, a resident writes: "It is pleasantly quiet here, the streets are wide and green, and yet you are in the centre of Leiden in no time. Ideal if you don't like crowds but want everything close at hand." Criticism sometimes focuses on the limited local shopping facilities within walking distance and the parking pressure at busy times. If you are looking for a rental home in a quiet, green environment with an academic character, you are in the right place here. If you are looking for urban vibrancy, you are better off looking at Binnenstad-Noord or the Stationsdistrict. Sister neighbourhood Professorenwijk-West has a similar character but differs slightly in housing types and rent levels. The Burgemeesterswijk also borders it and is slightly more urban in nature.

Does renting in Professorenwijk-Oost suit you?

This neighbourhood best suits tenants looking for peace, space and greenery in a neighbourhood with a stable, mature character. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (380 residents), followed by 25 to 45 years (345 residents). Families and dual-income couples generally feel at home here. Students and starters looking for an affordable rental home will find few opportunities here: the supply is limited and private sector rents average €1,815 per month. Social housing is scarce (5% housing association ownership), and for a social rental home in Leiden you register via Portaal or another Leiden housing association, but expect long waiting lists. As an alternative, it is also worth looking at the owner-occupied homes in Professorenwijk-Oost, because 79% of homes are for sale and the sales market is more active here than the rental market. Respond quickly if you see a home for rent: supply is scarce and homes are usually rented out quickly.

What residents say about Professorenwijk-Oost

Residents generally give Professorenwijk-Oost good marks for liveability, greenery and peace. The neighbourhood scores strongly on safety and living environment, and slightly less on vibrancy and local facilities. A resident describes the neighbourhood as: "Quiet, tidy and green. You can tell that people live here who consciously chose to be here." View all reviews and partial scores on the reviews and neighbourhood data of Professorenwijk-Oost. This kind of resident data is unique at neighbourhood level.

Comparing rental homes in and around Professorenwijk-Oost

Would you like to compare the supply more broadly? Then also look at the available rental homes in the Roodenburgerdistrict as a whole, or search more broadly via rental homes in Leiden. If you are considering renting an apartment in Professorenwijk-Oost but are also open to other quiet neighbourhoods, you can take a look at Meerburg or Tuinstadwijk, both in the same district. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you. View the available rental homes at the top of this page for the current supply.