Mosterdsteeg
Pieterswijk, Leiden
AreaA rental home on the Mosterdsteeg
This rental home on the Mosterdsteeg sits in the heart of Leiden, where the streets hum with student life and the canals are never far away. 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 €2,800 per month, the rent sits 29% above the neighbourhood average of €2,170, which puts it on the high side for the area. For context, rental homes in Leiden give a sense of what is available across the city.
The Pieterswijk neighbourhood
The Pieterswijk neighbourhood is right in the centre of Leiden, between the three student associations. One resident describes it as "busy but cosy": there is daytime bustle from tourists and evening footfall from students walking through, which they find "very cosy and not disturbing". The same resident notes plenty of nice little restaurants and a supermarket nearby, plus the water and the Hortus for things to do. Getting in by car is "a bit of a course" because of restrictions and detours, and they feel there is not enough greenery, with most of it coming from residents rather than the municipality. Based on one review, this is a lively, sociable spot rather than a quiet retreat. The neighbourhood is dominated by single-person households, with a high share of young adults.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn, SPAR and Dekamarkt are all within a five-minute walk. For families, Haanstra Basisschool is a couple of streets away, OBS Lucas van Leyden is just beyond that, and Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh is a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.5 km away, which is a manageable walk or a short cycle. The municipality of Leiden keeps the wider city well connected, with the historic centre and its amenities close at hand.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is listed via JM verhuur and JM verhuur, so it is available through several channels. The agent has not published full specifications for the property.
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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.
Is €2,800 a fair price for this rental home?
The rent is 29% above the neighbourhood average of €2,170, which puts it on the high side for the Pieterswijk. Rental prices in the area range from €795 to €3,350, with a median of €2,638. Without a floor area, it is not possible to compare the price per square metre.
What is the Pieterswijk neighbourhood like?
The Pieterswijk is right in the centre of Leiden, between the three student associations. One resident describes it as "busy but cosy", with daytime bustle from tourists and evening footfall from students. There are plenty of restaurants and a supermarket nearby, and you live close to the water and the Hortus. Getting in by car involves detours, and there is limited greenery.
How far is the train station from this home?
The train station is 1.5 km away, which is a walk of around twenty minutes or a short cycle.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Ekoplaza is 103 metres away, Hoogvliet is 235 metres away, and Albert Heijn, SPAR and Dekamarkt are all within 500 metres. That gives you several options for daily groceries within a short walk.
What schools are close to this home?
Haanstra Basisschool is 323 metres away, OBS Lucas van Leyden is 373 metres away, and Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh is 756 metres away. There are also De Pionier and Vrije School Mareland within about 900 metres.
