Rental homes in Vossepark & Helicon, Leeuwarden

What does a rental property cost in Vossepark & Helicon?

Vossepark & Helicon is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood: about 70% of the more than 2,294 homes are owned, and only 30% are rental properties. Of that rental share, 7% falls under housing associations and 24% under other landlords, meaning the private sector clearly dominates here. The average WOZ value is €276,000, well above the Leeuwarden average of €234,000. This also translates into rental prices in the private sector: over the past twelve months, the average rent was €819 per month, with a range of €375 to €1,395. The average size of rented homes was 34 m², indicating that the supply in the private sector mainly consists of smaller apartments and studios. Larger rental houses are less frequently available here. Check the overview at the top of this page for current daily prices and available supply.

Vossepark & Helicon: green tranquillity within walking distance of the city

This neighbourhood lies on the western side of Leeuwarden, nestled between the Harlingervaart and the green zones towards the Vossepark. It is an area where you hear birds in the morning instead of traffic, but where you can be in the city centre within ten minutes by bike. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (1,360 residents), and with 870 children under fifteen, it is clear that many young families live here. At the same time, the neighbourhood has 1,180 single-person households, showing that single people also find their place here.

On the neighbourhood page of Vossepark & Helicon, the area scores an 8.9 out of 10. Resident Elie sums it up succinctly: "Super." That sounds brief, but the sub-scores speak volumes: a 9.0 for safety, accessibility, greenery, education and amenities. Only cleanliness scores slightly lower with an 8.0. You notice that in practice too. The Vossepark itself is a nice place for a walk or a jog, and along the Harlingervaart you can cycle quietly towards the open Frisian landscape. You do your shopping at the supermarkets on Pieter Stuyvesantweg, and there are several primary schools in the immediate vicinity for schools.

The neighbourhood consists of two clearly different parts. In Vossepark you mainly find spacious 1960s and 1970s homes with gardens, while Helicon is somewhat newer and has more stacked construction. Along the Harlingervaart Noord there are also apartments that regularly appear on the rental market. Accessibility is good: via the Harlingertrekweg you are quickly on the N31 towards Harlingen or the A32 towards Heerenveen. The bus station at Leeuwarden central station is within cycling distance. The municipality of Leeuwarden has been investing in improving cycling routes in this part of the city in recent years, making the connection with the centre even more pleasant.

Renting in Vossepark & Helicon: who is it suitable for?

With an average income of €39,200, well above the Leeuwarden average of €32,600, and 45% highly educated, this neighbourhood attracts a specific profile. Renting an apartment in Vossepark & Helicon is interesting for working singles and couples who want peace and quiet but not outside the city. Young families with school-age children benefit from the good schools and greenery. If you are looking for a spacious rental house with a garden, the supply is limited: most rental properties in the private sector are compact. In that case, consider owner-occupied homes in Vossepark & Helicon, because that is where the strength of this neighbourhood lies. For students or people with a smaller budget, neighbourhoods like Oud-Oost or Westeinde en omgeving are probably more realistic.

View the current rental supply in Vossepark & Helicon

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental properties in Vossepark & Helicon, including filters on price, size and energy label. Scroll up to see directly what is available. Want to search more broadly? Then also check the supply of rental properties in Leeuwarden, or see what is for rent in nearby neighbourhoods such as the Binnenstad, Potmargezone or Sonnenborgh en omgeving.