Mosterdsteeg
Pieterswijk, Leiden
NeighbourhoodA rental home on Mosterdsteeg 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. The rent is €2,550 per month, which is 16% above the neighbourhood average of €2,200. For context, rental homes in Leiden vary widely.
The Pieterswijk neighbourhood
Pieterswijk is right in the centre of Leiden, between the three student associations. One resident describes it as "busy but cosy": there's daytime bustle from tourists and evening activity from students, which they find cosy rather than disturbing. They note plenty of nice restaurants and a supermarket nearby, plus the water and the Hortus. However, getting in by car can be tricky due to restrictions and detours, and they feel there isn't enough greenery, most plants come from residents, not the municipality. Based on this single review, the neighbourhood scores 6.88 out of 10. The area is densely populated, with mostly one-person households and a young population. For more, see the Pieterswijk neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For schools, Haanstra Basisschool and OBS Lucas van Leyden are both a couple of streets away. The train station is a ten-minute walk. There are plenty of restaurants within a minute's walk, and a park is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Leiden manages the area; see the municipality of Leiden for more.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including JM verhuur and JM verhuur. The agent has not published the full property details.
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About Mosterdsteeg, Leiden
Why are there no property details in this listing?
JM verhuur has published only the street and price on Pararius.
What is the monthly rent?
The monthly rent is €2,550. This is 16% above the neighbourhood average of €2,200, so it is on the high side compared to other rentals in Pieterswijk.
How quickly do rentals go in this neighbourhood?
Rental homes in Pieterswijk are let on average within 20 days, which indicates a fast-moving market. The current listing has been available through multiple channels.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Pieterswijk is a busy, central area in Leiden, popular with students. One resident calls it 'busy but cosy', with plenty of restaurants and a supermarket nearby. Car access can be difficult due to restrictions, and greenery is limited.
What amenities are nearby?
Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Several primary schools are within a short walk. The train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
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 | €2,582 p/m | €2,575 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 | €2,380 p/m | €2,363 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €38 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 | €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 | – |
Location and amenities
Mosterdsteeg, Leiden
