Olieslagerspoort
Marewijk, Leiden
AreaA rental home on Olieslagerspoort in Leiden
This listing on Olieslagerspoort sits in the heart of Leiden, where the streets hum with student life and the centre is a short stroll 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 €680 per month, the rent sits 45% below the neighbourhood average of €1,247, which puts it on the low side compared with other rental homes in Leiden.
The Marewijk neighbourhood
Marewijk is a lively, compact corner of Leiden, home to around 3,000 people. It is a young area, with 40% of residents aged 15 to 25 and 37% aged 25 to 45, so students and recent graduates set the tone. Based on two reviews, residents are broadly positive. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful." 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." The same reviews note that nature is thin on the ground, though a short cycle or run gets you out of the city. Noise from students and partygoers is mentioned as a minor downside, and there is not a strong neighbourhood feel, which residents put down to the many students. For a fuller picture, see the Marewijk neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, with Dirk a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. For schools, Vrije School Mareland is a five-minute walk, De Pionier is a ten-minute walk, and Haanstra Basisschool is also within a ten-minute walk. The station is a ten-minute walk, and the centre of Leiden is just around the corner. The municipality keeps the streets tidy with underground waste bins, which residents appreciate. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
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At the time of writing the home is listed via Stay Vastgoed and through Pararius, so it is available through several channels. The agent has not published full specifications for this property.
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About Olieslagerspoort, Leiden
Why is the rent so much lower than the neighbourhood average?
The rent of €680 per month is 45% below the average of €1,247 for rental homes in Marewijk. That average is based on six available listings, which include larger and more expensive properties, so the comparison reflects the mix of homes on the market rather than a direct like-for-like. The listing does not state a floor area, so it is not possible to compare the price per square metre.
What is it like to live in Marewijk?
Marewijk is a lively, student-heavy neighbourhood in the centre of Leiden. Residents describe it as functional, with the supermarket, pharmacy and GP nearby, and the centre within a few minutes' walk. The downsides they mention are a lack of green space and noise from students and partygoers. There is not a strong neighbourhood feel, which residents attribute to the many students living there.
How close are the shops and daily amenities?
A SPAR supermarket is 61 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. Dirk is 231 metres away, Albert Heijn is 365 metres, and Ekoplaza is 449 metres. A restaurant is 100 metres away, and a park or parkland is 400 metres from the home. The GP practice is 800 metres away, which residents note as convenient.
What schools are nearby?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. Vrije School Mareland is 449 metres away, De Pionier is 588 metres, Haanstra Basisschool is 616 metres, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is 718 metres. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is 1,084 metres away. A childcare centre is 600 metres from the home.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.7 kilometres from the home, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. Residents note that the station is nearby and that everything can be visited by bus. The centre of Leiden is also within a few minutes' walk, so getting around the city on foot is straightforward.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Stay Vastgoed has published only the street and price on Pararius.
Is the neighbourhood safe?
One resident says they do not feel unsafe coming home late at night, describing the neighbourhood as lively with no unusual characters around so far. The listing does not include crime statistics for the immediate area, so this is based on the resident's experience rather than official data.
