Rental homes in Stiens, Leeuwarden

Rental prices and market figures in Stiens, Leeuwarden

Stiens is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood: 73% of the more than 3,300 homes are owner-occupied, while 27% are rental properties. Of the total housing stock, 21% belongs to a housing association (social rent) and 6% is owned by other landlords, such as private investors. This means that the free-sector supply is relatively limited. In the free sector (excluding social rent), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,172 per month, with a range of €790 to €1,650. With an average floor area of 106 m², this works out to about €11 per square metre. Only 13 homes were rented out in that period, indicating low turnover. The average WOZ value in Stiens is €269,628, almost equal to the district average of €270,000 and significantly higher than the municipal average of Leeuwarden (€234,000). Rental prices in Stiens are therefore also higher than in many urban neighbourhoods of the municipality of Leeuwarden. At the top of this page, you can see the current supply and daily prices for available rental properties in Stiens.

Living in Stiens: village character a stone's throw from Leeuwarden

Stiens is a large Frisian village north of Leeuwarden, with over 7,500 residents. It has its own village identity that you notice immediately: residents greet each other on the street, children play outside, and there is a relaxed atmosphere. The housing stock mainly consists of terraced houses and semi-detached houses from the 1970s and 1980s, supplemented by newer expansions on the edges of the village. Here and there you also find older village buildings around the Hoofdstraat and the church. If you are looking for a rental home, you will mainly end up in the post-war neighbourhoods or in newer rental apartments.

Facilities in the village

For a village, Stiens is remarkably complete in terms of facilities. Resident Else sums it up well: "It's cosy and you have almost everything in terms of facilities." There are several supermarkets in and around the centre, including a Poiesz and an Aldi. Along the Hoofdstraat there are various small shops, a hairdresser, a pharmacy and catering establishments. There are three primary schools, which makes the village attractive for families. For sports, there is a kaats field (kaatsen is big here), football fields of VV Stiens, a sports hall and a gym. For secondary education, children have to go to Leeuwarden, which is easily accessible by bus. GP practices and a dentist are present in the village. What is missing is provision for young adults: resident Bryan notes that there are "few facilities for young people around 20 years old" and that you have to go to the city for nightlife.

Accessibility from Stiens

Stiens is located directly on the N383 towards Leeuwarden and you are in the city centre by car in a quarter of an hour. The slip road to the A31 towards Harlingen and Drachten is also nearby. With bus line 71 (Arriva) you travel to Leeuwarden station in about 20 minutes, from where you have trains towards Groningen, Zwolle and the Randstad. Cycling to Leeuwarden is easy via the cycle path along the N383, about 10 kilometres. Parking is never a problem in Stiens: free and widely available everywhere, a big difference from the city centre of Leeuwarden.

Residents give Stiens an average score of 8.3 out of 10. Notably high scores are for sense of community (8.8) and education (8.8). Jeannette calls it "a nice quiet neighbourhood with a green field in front of the door" and appreciates the mixed composition of households. The lowest scores go to accessibility (7.8) and beauty (7.8), which is realistic for a village that was built functionally. Read more experiences on the neighbourhood page of Stiens. Compared to surrounding villages such as Feinsum or Hijum, Stiens offers significantly more facilities, but also higher rental prices. If you are looking for the peace and quiet of the countryside, you can look at the rural area around Stiens.

Does Stiens suit you as a tenant?

Stiens mainly attracts families and older households: the largest age groups are 45-65 years and 65-plus. With three primary schools, playgrounds and a safe environment, the village is suitable for families with children. Seniors appreciate the peace, the greenery and the short lines in the village. For starters and young people, it is more difficult: the free-sector supply is tight (13 rentals per year) and prices are not low. If you want to rent a home in the social sector, you can register with housing association Elkien via the municipality of Leeuwarden, but expect waiting lists of several years. A practical tip: prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) in advance and respond quickly when something becomes available for rent in Stiens. Also consider owner-occupied homes in Stiens as an alternative, because with 73% owner-occupied homes, the supply there is larger.

What residents say about renting in Stiens

Based on 4 resident reviews, Stiens scores an 8.3 out of 10. The highest subscores are for community and education (both 8.8), followed by safety (8.5) and facilities (8.5). The lowest scores are for accessibility and beauty (both 7.8). Floor even gives the village a 10 and writes: "Nice neighbourhood and everyone is friendly." That feeling of togetherness comes back in all reviews. View all ratings and subscores on the review page of Stiens.

Compare rental properties in and around Stiens

Do you want to rent an apartment in Stiens or are you still undecided? Compare the village with the surrounding areas. In the smaller villages Alde Leie and Feinsum it is quieter and more rural, but there are hardly any facilities. If you are looking for more urban supply, check out the City Centre of Leeuwarden or the entire neighbourhood of Stiens and surroundings. On Buurtje.nl, we combine current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so that you not only find a home but also the right neighbourhood.