A room with history on Hogewoerd
This room on Hogewoerd sits in the heart of Leiden, in a building that dates back to 1750. It was a compact space of 41 m², and at €1,289 a month it was a keen price compared with the average rent in the area. For context, rooms in Leiden typically go for less, but this one is in a prime spot. This home has not been online since 14 August 2026.
Levendaal-Oost: lively and cosy
The Levendaal-Oost neighbourhood is a lively, safe area where everything is within easy reach, as one resident puts it. The review score is 8.75 out of 10, based on a single review. The neighbourhood is mostly young adults, with many one-person households, and it has a strong urban feel.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. There are several schools nearby, including Stedelijk Gymnasium and Bonaventura College, both within a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park is on your doorstep. The municipality of Leiden offers plenty of amenities.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Roommatch.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Hogewoerd 144C, Leiden
Was €1,289 a fair price for this room?
The rent was 34% below the neighbourhood average of €1,941, but the floor area of 41 m² was 49% smaller than the average of 81 m². So you're paying less, but for a smaller space. Compared with other rooms in the area, which average €788, this was on the high side, but it was a large room in a central location.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. The label is an official registration, but it doesn't say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How old is the building?
The building dates from 1750. The listing stated the year of construction, but it didn't provide any information about the condition of the property. The age of the building is a fact, but no conclusions about maintenance or installations are given.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Levendaal-Oost scores 8.75 out of 10 from one review, which describes it as a 'lively and cosy' and 'nice safe neighbourhood where everything is within easy reach'. The area is very urban, with a high density of addresses, and most households are single people.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. The listing didn't mention specific train lines or destinations, but the station was within easy reach.
Are there supermarkets nearby?
Yes, Dekamarkt is just 129 metres away, so it's on your doorstep. Hoogvliet is 460 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 560 metres away, both within a short walk. There are also several other supermarkets within a few kilometres.
