A rental on the Rapenburg
This rental home on the Rapenburg sits in the heart of Leiden, where the canal and historic buildings set a distinctly atmospheric scene. 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 €2,500 per month, the rent sits 56% above the neighbourhood average of €1,598, which puts it on the high side compared with other rental homes in Leiden.
The Academiewijk neighbourhood
The Academiewijk is a compact, central part of Leiden, and the figures reflect that. Three-quarters of households are single-person, and the largest age group is the 15-to-25 bracket, so this is very much a student-and-young-professional area. Only 7% of households have children, and the average household size is 1.3. The housing stock is mostly rental, with 31% owner-occupied. Homes here are let quickly, with an average of 13 days on the market. For a fuller picture, have a look at the Academiewijk neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily life here revolves around the canal and the compact streets around it. For groceries, the SPAR is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For bread and basics, the Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is just beyond. The train station is a ten-minute walk at 1.4 kilometres. The wider area falls under the municipality of Leiden, which covers the historic centre and its surroundings.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is listed via RE/MAX Makelaarsgilde Leiden and RE/MAX Makelaarsgilde Leiden, so it is available through several channels. The agent has not published full specifications for this property.
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About Rapenburg, Leiden
Why are there no property details in this listing?
RE/MAX Makelaarsgilde Leiden has published only the street and price on Pararius.
Is €2,500 a fair rent for this home?
The rent is 56% above the neighbourhood average of €1,598, and the maximum rent in the area is €2,800. With the floor area unknown, it is not possible to compare the price per square metre, but the figure is clearly at the upper end of what is being asked in the Academiewijk.
How quickly do rental homes in this neighbourhood go?
Rental homes in the Academiewijk are let in an average of 13 days, according to recent figures.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
The Academiewijk is a central, canal-side part of Leiden with a strong student presence. Three-quarters of households are single-person, and 38% of residents are aged 15 to 25. It is a lively, urban setting with the historic centre close by, and the housing stock is predominantly rental.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.4 kilometres from the Rapenburg, which is about a ten-minute walk.
