Oude Singel
Molenbuurt, Leiden
AreaA rental on the Oude Singel
This rental home on the Oude Singel sits in the heart of Leiden, where the canal-side setting brings a calm, historic rhythm to daily life. 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 €2,350 per month, the rent sits at the top of what is currently available in the area, so it is on the high side compared with other rental homes in Leiden.
The Molenbuurt neighbourhood
The Molenbuurt neighbourhood is a compact corner of Leiden's old centre, home to around 545 people. It is a place of mostly single-person households, with a large share of residents in their twenties and thirties, which gives the streets a lively, student-influenced feel. The housing stock is a mix, with just under half owner-occupied and the rest rented out. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the figures rather than word of mouth. It is a small, close-knit area where the canal and the historic buildings set the tone.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. For groceries, the Jumbo is just around the corner, with Dirk a couple of streets away and SPAR within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Vrije School Mareland is a five-minute walk, while Haanstra Basisschool and De Pionier are both within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, which makes getting out of the city straightforward. The wider municipality of Leiden brings the rest of the city's shops, cafes and cultural spots within easy reach.
Source
At the time of writing the home is listed via Rent2day Real Estate 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 Oude Singel, Leiden
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Rent2day Real Estate has published only the street and price on Pararius.
Is €2,350 a fair rent for this home?
The rent of €2,350 per month is the highest currently available in the Molenbuurt. The average rent in the neighbourhood is €1,787, with the cheapest at €1,224. Without a floor area or property type stated, it is not possible to judge the price per square metre or compare it directly with similar homes.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Molenbuurt is a small neighbourhood in Leiden's old centre with about 545 residents. It is dominated by single-person households, and a large share of residents are between 15 and 45 years old. The housing stock is mixed, with just under half owner-occupied. It is a compact, historic area with a residential feel.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.0 km from the Oude Singel, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it straightforward to travel to other cities without needing a car.
What shops are nearby?
For daily groceries, the Jumbo is 198 metres away, Dirk is 287 metres, and SPAR is 356 metres. There are also an AH to go and an Aldi within about 400 metres. With 45 supermarkets within five kilometres, there is plenty of choice for everyday shopping.
What schools are close by?
Vrije School Mareland is the nearest primary school at 370 metres, followed by Haanstra Basisschool at 772 metres and De Pionier at 841 metres. For secondary education, Beroepscollege Leystede is 921 metres away. The nearest GP practice is 1.0 km from the home.
