Papengracht
Pieterswijk, Leiden
AreaA room in the heart of Leiden
This room on Papengracht puts you right in the middle of Leiden's historic centre, surrounded by the bustle of the Pieterswijk. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, 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 room itself. At €1,199 per month, the rent sits 49% below the neighbourhood average of €2,353, which is keen for the area. For context, you can compare it with other rooms in Leiden.
The Pieterswijk neighbourhood
Based on one review, the Pieterswijk neighbourhood scores 6.88 out of 10. One resident describes it as "Busy but cosy": "It's right in the centre of Leiden, between the 3 associations. There's not only daytime bustle from tourists but also in the evening from all the students walking through the neighbourhood. Personally, I find it very cosy and not disturbing." The same resident notes that getting in by car can be tricky, and that greenery is limited. The area is dominated by students, with 44% of residents aged 15 to 25 and 82% of households being single-person.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner and SPAR is a couple of streets away, with Dirk, Hoogvliet and Jumbo all within a ten-minute walk. The Haanstra Basisschool is just around the corner, OBS Lucas van Leyden a couple of streets away, and several other primary schools are within a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.5 km away. The wider surroundings fall under the municipality of Leiden, which covers the historic centre and its amenities.
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At the time of writing the room is listed only via Kamernet, which has not published full specifications for the property.
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About Papengracht, Leiden
Why is the rent so much lower than the neighbourhood average?
The rent of €1,199 per month is 49% below the average of €2,353 for rental properties in the Pieterswijk. That average covers all types of rental homes, including larger apartments and houses, whereas this listing is for a single room. The median rent in the neighbourhood is €2,700, so this room sits well below the typical asking price.
How many rooms does this property have?
This listing is for a single room, which is the property type as published by the agent.
What is the neighbourhood like for students?
The Pieterswijk is very much a student area, with 44% of residents aged between 15 and 25 and 82% of households being single-person. One resident describes it as "Busy but cosy", noting the evening bustle of students walking through the neighbourhood alongside daytime tourists. There are plenty of small restaurants and a supermarket nearby.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Kamernet has published only the street and price.
