A room with a view, and a lot of space
This is a room on the historic Rapenburg in Leiden, but with a floor area of 1,296 m² it is anything but ordinary. The listing did not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,100 it was well below the neighbourhood average for a rental home, but that was because it was a room, the average room in the area went for around €750. For more context, see rooms in Leiden. This home has not been online since 20 July 2026.
Academiewijk, student life at its core
Academiewijk is the heart of Leiden's student district. With 1,940 residents and a household size of just 1.3, it is dominated by single-person households, many of them students. The area has a very high density of addresses (5,351 per km²), making it one of the most urban parts of the city. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a young, lively population with a strong transient feel.
Daily life on the Rapenburg
For your morning bread, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and SPAR is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Haanstra Basisschool, is a five-minute walk, while OBS Lucas van Leyden is also within easy reach. The Rapenburg itself is one of Leiden's most famous canals, lined with monumental buildings and buzzing with activity.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed via Finke Makelaars and also appeared on Pararius. The agent had not published an energy label, so that detail was missing from the listing.
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About Rapenburg 65-1, Leiden
Was €1,100 a fair price for this room?
The asking price of €1,100 was above the average room rent in the neighbourhood (€750), but this was no ordinary room, it had a floor area of 1,296 m², which was far larger than a typical room. Compared to other rental homes in the area (average €2,383), it was actually 54% below the average. So the price reflected the fact that it was a room, albeit an exceptionally spacious one.
How long do rental homes in Academiewijk stay on the market?
Homes in this neighbourhood were rented out quickly, the average time on the market was 17 days. That suggests a fast-moving market, so if you are interested, you will need to act promptly.
What is the neighbourhood like for students?
Academiewijk is a classic student neighbourhood. With 760 residents aged 15-25 and a high proportion of single-person households, it is lively and urban. The address density is very high, meaning shops, cafes and university buildings are all within walking distance. It is a busy, central area with a strong student vibe.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Ekoplaza is just 397 metres away, SPAR is 535 metres, and Hoogvliet and Jumbo are both within 700 metres. So you have plenty of options for daily groceries within a short walk.
How far is the train station?
Leiden Centraal station is 1.3 km from the Rapenburg, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Why was there no energy label in the listing?
The agent had not provided an energy label for this property.
