A rental on the Voorstreek
This rental home on the Voorstreek sits in the heart of Leeuwarden, where the streets are busy with students and city 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 €900 a month, the rent sits close to the average for rental homes in Leeuwarden, which comes in at €994.
De Waag
De Waag is a compact neighbourhood with a young population, and the figures reflect that: 42% of residents are between 15 and 25, and 75% of households are single-person. It is a lively part of the city, with a high turnover of people coming and going. The housing stock is mostly rental, and the streets are lined with historic buildings and canals. For a sense of what it is like to live here, the De Waag neighbourhood page gives a fuller picture. The area is well suited to those who enjoy being in the middle of things, with everything within easy reach.
Life on the street
Daily errands are simple from here. A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and an Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away, so fresh bread and groceries are never far. For a bigger shop, a Jumbo is a five-minute walk. Families have a couple of primary schools nearby, including Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije, which is a five-minute walk, and secondary options like Stedelijk Gymnasium are also close. The train station is 1.2 km away, making trips out of the city straightforward. The municipality of Leeuwarden offers a wider range of amenities beyond the immediate streets.
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At the time of writing the home is listed only via Direct Wonen.
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About Voorstreek, Leeuwarden
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen has published only the street and price on their site.
What is the rent compared to other rentals in De Waag?
The rent of €900 is below the average of €994 for rentals in De Waag, and close to the median of €948. The cheapest rental in the neighbourhood is €635 and the most expensive is €1395, so this home sits in the lower half of the range.
What kind of neighbourhood is De Waag?
De Waag is a young, lively neighbourhood in the centre of Leeuwarden. Three-quarters of households are single-person, and 42% of residents are between 15 and 25. It is a busy part of the city with a strong student presence, and the housing stock is mostly rental.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 191 metres, so just around the corner. An Ekoplaza is at 282 metres, and a Jumbo is at 472 metres. For a larger selection, an Albert Heijn is at 591 metres.
Are there schools within walking distance?
Yes, there are several schools nearby. Openbare Jenaplan Basisschool Oldenije is a primary school at 347 metres, and Stedelijk Gymnasium, a secondary school, is at 441 metres. CSG Comenius at Mariënburg is at 726 metres.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.2 km from the Voorstreek. That is roughly a fifteen-minute walk, depending on your pace.













