Pieterswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis listing is for a rental home on Breestraat, right in the heart of Leiden. 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 €2,500 per month, the price is in line with the average for rentals in the area, which sits at €2,582. For context, you can compare with other rental homes in Leiden.
Pieterswijk is a lively central neighbourhood with a mix of students, young professionals and long-term residents. Based on one review, a resident describes it as "Busy but cosy": "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." The neighbourhood has a high address density of 5,945 addresses per km², typical of a very urban area. Most households are single-person (1,920 out of 2,380), and the average household size is just 1.2. For more details, see the Pieterswijk neighbourhood.
Breestraat is a central street with plenty of amenities within walking distance. For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away, and Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are about a five-minute walk. For primary schools, Haanstra Basisschool and OBS Lucas van Leyden are both a few minutes' walk. The area is also home to many restaurants, with the nearest just 0.1 km away. The municipality of Leiden manages the public spaces and services; learn more about the municipality of Leiden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including JM verhuur and JM verhuur. The agent has not published full specifications such as the property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label.
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Details of this home
About Breestraat, Leiden
JM verhuur has published only the street and price on Pararius and their own site.
The monthly rent is €2,500. This is slightly below the average rent in the neighbourhood (€2,582) and within the range of €2,350 to €2,750 for available rentals.
Pieterswijk is a busy, central neighbourhood with a vibrant student and tourist atmosphere. One resident describes it as "Busy but cosy" and appreciates the proximity to restaurants, a supermarket, the water and the Hortus. However, they note that driving can be tricky due to restrictions and that there could be more greenery.
You'll find several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk: Ekoplaza (131 m), Hoogvliet (196 m), Dekamarkt (459 m) and Albert Heijn (474 m). Primary schools like Haanstra Basisschool (334 m) and OBS Lucas van Leyden (373 m) are also close. The nearest restaurant is just 0.1 km away.
Leiden's train station is 1.4 km from Breestraat, about a 15,20 minute walk.
The listing does not state whether the home is furnished or unfurnished. This detail is not provided by the agent.
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.
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| Sale price | €732,647 | €675,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,895 | – |
| Rent price | €2,582 p/m | €2,575 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €48 p/m | – |
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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €675,142 | €547,258 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,571 | – |
| Rent price | €2,380 p/m | €2,363 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €38 p/m | – |
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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €588,588 | €534,315 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,131 | – |
| Rent price | €1,940 p/m | €1,893 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
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