Rental homes in Stiens en omgeving, Leeuwarden

Renting in Stiens and surrounding area: a small private sector in a buyer-dominated market

Stiens and its surroundings are primarily an owner-occupied neighbourhood: 74% of the more than 3,700 homes are owned by residents. Only 26% are rental properties, the majority of which (20%) are owned by a housing association. Those looking for a private sector rental property therefore have little choice. In the past twelve months, only 13 private sector homes were rented out, with an average rent of €1,172 per month. The range ran from €790 to €1,650 per month, with an average living area of 106 m². These are annual averages for the private sector, excluding social housing. For the current supply and daily rent, please refer to the overview at the top of this page.

The WOZ value of homes in Stiens and surrounding area is €270,000, significantly higher than the municipal average of €234,000 for Leeuwarden. This reflects the attractiveness of this village as a residential location, but also explains why rental properties in Stiens and its surroundings are relatively scarce: those who can buy, quickly opt for a home to buy here.

Stiens: village feel a quarter of an hour from the city

Stiens and surrounding area scores an 8.3 on Buurtje.nl, based on resident experiences. That is a solid score, and reading the reviews explains why. Resident Else describes it aptly: "It's cosy and you have almost everything in terms of amenities." She mentions five supermarkets, several playgrounds, three primary schools, a kaats field, football fields, a sports hall and a gym. That is a remarkably complete range of amenities for a village of just over 8,600 inhabitants. The community score of 8.8 is the highest sub-score, and you can feel that in the reviews: residents know each other, visit each other for coffee, and the children play together outside.

Jeannette Veltman speaks of a "quiet and reliable place" with greenery on the doorstep and a mixed composition of households. That mix is certainly there: from young families to the elderly, from singles to married couples. The safety score stands at 8.5, which fits the quiet character of the village. The accessibility score (7.8) and the score for beauty (7.8) are slightly lower, but certainly not bad. Read more resident experiences and view all neighbourhood data on the neighbourhood page of Stiens and surrounding area.

A caveat that Bryan makes: "few amenities for young people around 20 years old, if you want to do fun things you have to go to the city." That is a fair point. Stiens is not a nightlife village. Those looking for a vibrant nightlife or a varied cultural offering will have to seek that in Leeuwarden, about ten to fifteen minutes' drive away. Within the region, there are also smaller centres such as Stiens itself, but also the rural Hijum and the quiet Feinsum, each with their own character. Those who love greenery and space can also look at the rural area around Stiens.

For whom is renting in Stiens and surrounding area a good choice, and for whom not?

Rental properties in Stiens and surrounding area are most suitable for families with children, people seeking peace and space outside the city but wanting basic amenities nearby, and those aged 45 and over who like to live in a recognisable village community. The largest age group in the neighbourhood is 45 to 65 years, followed by those aged 65 and over. Young people in their twenties or starters who want social contacts and nightlife close by are less suited here. For them, neighbourhoods such as the Binnenstad or Oud-Oost in Leeuwarden are probably a better match. Those considering buying instead of renting can also view the supply of homes for sale in Stiens and surrounding area, as that is considerably larger in this region.

Searching for a rental property in Stiens and surrounding area: how to go about it

The supply of rental properties in Stiens and surrounding area is limited, so it pays to broaden your search. Buurtje.nl shows the current supply at the top of this page, with filters for price, area and energy label. Also consider looking at the broader supply of rental properties in Leeuwarden, or explore adjacent neighbourhoods such as Potmargezone or Sonnenborgh and surrounding area. For municipal information about housing and social housing waiting lists, you can visit the website of Leeuwarden municipality.