A room in the heart of Leiden
This is a room on Middelstegracht, in the Pancras-Oost neighbourhood of Leiden. It was a social housing rental, listed at €783 per month. The home is a room, not a self-contained flat, and the energy label is E. The price was well below the neighbourhood average for rentals, which sat at €2,020, so it was keenly priced for the area. For context, rooms in Leiden are a common option in this part of the city. This home has not been online since 22 September 2026.
The Pancras-Oost neighbourhood
Pancras-Oost is a quiet city centre neighbourhood, according to the one review available. The resident describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc". It is a dense, urban area with a high address density, and most households are single people. The population skews young, with a large share of residents in their twenties and thirties. This is the Pancras-Oost neighbourhood, a lively part of Leiden's historic core.
Life on the street
Daily life here is straightforward. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt and Hoogvliet a couple of streets away. For schools, Haanstra Basisschool is a ten-minute walk, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is also within walking distance. The train station is about 1.7 km away, and a park is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Leiden covers the wider area, with its mix of historic streets and modern amenities.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Roommatch.
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About Middelstegracht 12E, Leiden
Was €783 a fair price for this room?
The rent was €783 per month, which was 61% below the neighbourhood average of €2,020 for rentals. The room is 44 m², smaller than the neighbourhood average of 110 m². Given the size and the social housing status, the price was on the low side compared with other listings in Pancras-Oost.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is an official registration, recorded in the national energy label database. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
The Albert Heijn is 256 metres away, just around the corner. Dekamarkt is 336 metres and Hoogvliet is 356 metres, both a couple of streets away. Ekoplaza is 403 metres and SPAR is 540 metres. Daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
What schools are near this room?
Haanstra Basisschool is 629 metres away, a ten-minute walk. OBS Lucas van Leyden is 671 metres and De Pionier is 716 metres. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is 817 metres and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is 821 metres.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.7 km from the room. That is a walk of around twenty minutes, or a short cycle. The neighbourhood is well connected for a city centre location.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Pancras-Oost is a quiet city centre neighbourhood, based on one resident review. The resident calls it a "cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc". It is a dense urban area with a high address density, and most households are single people. The population is young, with many residents in their twenties and thirties.
