A room in the heart of Leiden
This is a room on Middelstegracht, in the middle of Leiden's historic centre. At €1,012 a month, the price sat 63% below the neighbourhood average of €2,724, which made it a keen deal for anyone looking for rooms in Leiden. This home has not been online since 29 October 2026.
Pancras-Oost
Pancras-Oost is a compact, lively neighbourhood right in the centre, and the single review on calls it a "cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc". One resident gave it an 8.13 out of 10. The area is dominated by young people, with 38% of residents aged 15 to 25 and 76% of households made up of single people. It is a place where most people live alone, and the streets have a busy, student-friendly feel. For a sense of what it is like to live here, the Pancras-Oost neighbourhood page has more detail.
Life on the street
Daily life here is easy because everything is close. For groceries, Hoogvliet and Dekamarkt are both just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For schools, Haanstra Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is about ten minutes on foot. The train station is 2.2 km away, so a longer walk or a short cycle. The municipality of Leiden runs the wider area, and you can read more about the municipality of Leiden for context on the city.
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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 Middelstegracht 4B, Leiden
Was €1,012 a fair price for this room?
The rent was €1,012 per month for a 41 m² room. That was 63% below the average rent in Pancras-Oost, which stood at €2,724. The average rent per square metre in the neighbourhood was €22.53, so this room worked out well below that. Given the size and the central location, the price was on the low side compared with other rentals in the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F. This is an official registration from EP-Online, and it indicates the energy efficiency of the home. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
Hoogvliet is 267 metres away and Dekamarkt is 276 metres, so both are just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 347 metres away, and Ekoplaza is 369 metres. For a wider choice, SPAR is 586 metres from the home. Daily grocery shopping is very convenient from this location.
What schools are nearby?
Haanstra Basisschool is 582 metres away, and OBS Lucas van Leyden is 611 metres. For secondary education, Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden is 785 metres away, and Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan is 819 metres. All of these are within a ten-minute walk, which makes the area practical for families with school-age children.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 2.2 km from the home. That is a walk of roughly half an hour, or a short cycle. The exact station was not named in the listing, but the distance was given. For longer journeys, the station connects to the wider rail network.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Pancras-Oost is a central neighbourhood with a young population. 38% of residents are between 15 and 25, and 76% of households are single-person. The one review on describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc", with a score of 8.13 out of 10. It is a lively, student-friendly area.
