Aalmarkt
Pieterswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodA rental home on the Aalmarkt in Leiden
This rental home sits on the Aalmarkt, right in the heart of Leiden's historic centre. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,270 per month, the rent is 43% below the neighbourhood average of €2,224, which makes it keenly priced compared with other rental homes in Leiden.
The Pieterswijk neighbourhood
Pieterswijk is a lively, central neighbourhood where the daytime bustle of tourists carries into the evening with students passing through. One resident describes it as "Busy but cosy", adding: "There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing." They also mention "plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby" and living "close to the water and the Hortus". The same resident notes that getting around by car can be tricky, with restrictions and detours, and that there could be more greenery. Based on one review, this is a neighbourhood with a strong student presence, where most households are single people. For more on the area, see the Pieterswijk neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the SPAR is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. Dirk and Albert Heijn are both within a five-minute walk, and Hoogvliet is a ten-minute walk. For school runs, Haanstra Basisschool is a couple of streets away, OBS Lucas van Leyden is a five-minute walk, and Vrije School Mareland is a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.4 km away, and the city's restaurants are on your doorstep. This is a neighbourhood where everything you need for the weekday routine is close at hand, all within the municipality of Leiden.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Direct Wonen.
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About Aalmarkt, Leiden
Why is the rent so much lower than the neighbourhood average?
The rent of €1,270 is 43% below the average of €2,224 for rental homes in Pieterswijk. This could be because the listing is incomplete, so the property type and floor area are unknown, which may affect the comparison. The average is based on 13 available rentals, with prices ranging from €1,135 to €3,350.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Pieterswijk is a busy but cosy neighbourhood in the centre of Leiden. One resident says it's lively both day and night, with tourists and students, and appreciates the nearby restaurants, supermarket, water and Hortus. They note that driving can be difficult due to restrictions and that there could be more greenery.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.4 km from the Aalmarkt. That's roughly a 17-minute walk or a short cycle.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR at 212 metres, followed by Ekoplaza at 234 metres. Dirk and Albert Heijn are both around 430-435 metres away, and Hoogvliet is 505 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily shopping easy.
Are there schools close by?
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. Haanstra Basisschool is 394 metres away, OBS Lucas van Leyden is 494 metres, and Vrije School Mareland is 656 metres. These are all within a ten-minute walk.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their website.
Experiences from Pieterswijk
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It's right in the centre of Leiden, between the 3 associations. There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing. Furthermore, there are plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby. You live close to the water and the Hortus, so there's plenty to do. Unfortunately, getting into this neighbourhood by car is a bit of a course because you're not allowed everywhere and sometimes you have to take huge detours. In my opinion, there isn't enough greenery in the neighbourhood; we do have a park, but more trees could be planted in the streets and surroundings. Most of the greenery is often from the people who live there, not from the municipality. Otherwise, I'd say the housing situation is fine. There are some association houses, owner-occupied houses, and plenty of rental properties.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Pieterswijk
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €732,647 | €675,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,895 | – |
| Rent price | €2,224 p/m | €2,450 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €48 p/m | – |
Experiences from Binnenstad-Zuid
How residents experience their district
It's right in the centre of Leiden, between the 3 associations. There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing. Furthermore, there are plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby. You live close to the water and the Hortus, so there's plenty to do. Unfortunately, getting into this neighbourhood by car is a bit of a course because you're not allowed everywhere and sometimes you have to take huge detours. In my opinion, there isn't enough greenery in the neighbourhood; we do have a park, but more trees could be planted in the streets and surroundings. Most of the greenery is often from the people who live there, not from the municipality. Otherwise, I'd say the housing situation is fine. There are some association houses, owner-occupied houses, and plenty of rental properties.
Auto-translated to English by AINice safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Binnenstad-Zuid
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €675,142 | €547,258 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,571 | – |
| Rent price | €2,216 p/m | €2,346 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €42 p/m | – |
Experiences from Leiden
How residents experience their municipality
Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, "a place to be".
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, everyone chats with each other on the street. We are kept well informed about what is happening in the neighbourhood via a newsletter. And then an information evening is held. In the playground, the neighbourhood police officer could patrol the area more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on. Children playing, nice for the elderly who no longer work but are at home or alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIPolice often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Leiden
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €585,500 | €530,348 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,064 | – |
| Rent price | €1,953 p/m | €1,912 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
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Aalmarkt, Leiden
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