Woning te huur: Donkersteeg, Leiden
RentLeidenBinnenstad-NoordMarewijkDonkersteeg

Donkersteeg

Marewijk, Leiden

€ 2,165 p/m
Neighbourhood Marewijk, LeidenNeighbourhood
Please note: this home has no house number on the listing site. As a result, some details such as location and neighbourhood may be inaccurate.
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SPAR 127m away
10 supermarkets within 1 km
Popular neighbourhood for young people
40% of residents are aged 15 to 25
AI summary

A rental home on Donkersteeg in 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 €2,165 per month, the rent is 34% above the neighbourhood average of €1,615, which is on the high side compared to other rental homes in Leiden.

The Marewijk neighbourhood

Marewijk is a lively, central neighbourhood in Leiden, home to about 3,000 people. It's a young area: most residents are between 15 and 45, and many live alone. Two residents shared their thoughts. One says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature." Another adds: "I moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden." Both mention the convenience of shops and transport, but note the noise from students and the lack of green space. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 6.9 out of 10. For more context, see the Marewijk neighbourhood.

Life on the street

Donkersteeg sits in the heart of Leiden, so daily errands are a breeze. For groceries, SPAR is just around the corner, Ekoplaza and Dirk are a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, Vrije School Mareland and OBS Lucas van Leyden are about a ten-minute walk. The area is densely built-up with a very strong urban feel, typical of the municipality of Leiden.

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At the time of writing the home is listed only via Direct Wonen. The agent has not published full specifications, so the details above are limited to the street and neighbourhood.

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Details of this home

Date discovered5 July 2026
StatusAvailable
Price € 2,165 p/m
NeighbourhoodMarewijk
MunicipalityLeiden

Location

Donkersteeg, Leiden

Inaccurate due to the missing house number

Experiences from the neighbourhood

Satisfactory · 2 residents

6.9
Loes
06-04-2025
Functional and everything is close by except nature

My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature. You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green. Some initiative in this regard would be a good improvement. I am satisfied with almost all other aspects. For example, the supermarket, pharmacy and GP are nearby, and the underground waste bins are very convenient. The only other downside is that there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected. It's also true that there isn't really a strong neighbourhood feel. There are a few neighbours with whom we occasionally have a drink, but I don't even speak to the majority. This can be attributed to the fact that many students live here and is therefore not a serious drawback for me.

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7.0
Olivia
02-02-2025
Lively neighbourhood for students, though there is too little housing because I wish everyone such a neighbourhood!

I moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus. I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively and so far there are no weird types around. In terms of nature, it could be better, but you can't expect that in the middle of a city. Fortunately, you only have to cycle or run a short distance to discover nature. It's a shame there is so little housing, while so many students are looking for a room, because I would definitely recommend the neighbourhood.

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Neighbourhood statistics

Data from Marewijk

Residents3,000
Men44%
Women56%

Housing market

Data from Marewijk

Housing stock1,427
Avg. assessed value€ 367,000
Homes for sale16%
Rental homes83%

Supermarkets

45 within 5 km

SPAR
Lange Mare 78
127m
Ekoplaza
Breestraat 127
324m
Dirk
Langegracht 3
346m

Schools

92 within 5 km

Haanstra Basisschool
Primary education · 233 pupils
495m
Vrije School Mareland
Primary education · 386 pupils
568m
OBS Lucas van Leyden
Primary education · 424 pupils
595m

Frequently asked questions

About Donkersteeg, Leiden

Why are there no property details in this listing?

Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their site.

Is €2,165 a fair price for this rental?

The rent is 34% above the neighbourhood average of €1,615, which is on the high side. However, without knowing the floor area or property type, it's hard to compare directly. The median rent in Marewijk is €1,700, and the maximum is €2,150, so this home is at the top end of the market.

What is the neighbourhood like?

Marewijk is a central, lively area with many students and young professionals. Residents appreciate the proximity to shops, the station and the city centre, but note a lack of green space and occasional noise from partygoers. The neighbourhood scores 6.9 out of 10 from two reviews.

How far is the train station?

Leiden Centraal station is 1.7 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride.

What supermarkets are nearby?

SPAR is 127 metres away, just around the corner. Ekoplaza and Dirk are about 300-350 metres, a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn is 375 metres, a five-minute walk.

Are there schools in the area?

Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. Haanstra Basisschool is 495 metres away, Vrije School Mareland is 568 metres, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is 595 metres.

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