Cronestein, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis is a 26 m² room in a modern student complex on Sigmaplantsoen, in the Cronestein neighbourhood of Leiden. The building went up in 2019 and has energy label B, so it's well-insulated and efficient. At €622 per month, the rent is 56% below the neighbourhood average for rentals, a keen price for a room this size. For more context, have a look at other rooms in Leiden.
Cronestein is a mixed neighbourhood with social housing, owner-occupied homes, and student flats. One resident describes it as "high-rise is the solution" and notes: "My neighbourhood is very varied in housing. You can find social housing and owner-occupied homes here. In the middle of the neighbourhood there is an industrial estate. To the east, high-rise buildings with apartments and student flats. To the north-west, there are mainly terraced houses." The area is densely populated, with many single-person households, and the train station is just a ten-minute walk away. Read more about the neighbourhood Cronestein.
For groceries, the PLUS is on your doorstep, just a couple of streets away. A SPAR and Lidl are about a ten-minute walk. For school, the Da Vinci College Lammenschans (secondary) is just around the corner, and there are several primary schools within walking distance, like Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh and Lorentzschool. The municipality Leiden offers plenty of amenities nearby.
At the time of writing, this room is listed exclusively via Roommatch.
Details of this home
Sigmaplantsoen 505, Leiden
Good · 1 resident
My neighbourhood is very varied in housing. You can find social housing and owner-occupied homes here. In the middle of the neighbourhood there is an industrial estate. To the east, high-rise buildings with apartments and student flats. To the north-west, there are mainly terraced houses. The neighbourhood is located on Lammeschansweg and almost directly on the motorway, so it is easily accessible. There are also many amenities such as a Plus, Intersport, Gamma, etc.
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About Sigmaplantsoen 505, Leiden
Yes, it's a keen price. The average rent in Cronestein is €1,408, and the average for a room is €643. At €622, you're paying below both averages, especially considering the modern build and good energy label.
Cronestein is popular with students, there are many student flats and a high proportion of single-person households. The area is very urban (density 3,498 addresses per km²) and well-connected, with the train station a ten-minute walk away and shops just around the corner.
The train station is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting to Leiden Centraal or other cities easy.
The PLUS supermarket is just 245 metres away, so you can pop out for bread or milk in a couple of minutes. There's also a SPAR and Lidl within a kilometre, plus a restaurant just 0.3 km away.
The listing is for a 'kamer' (room) and is offered by Roommatch, a platform for student housing. The building likely caters to students, but you'd need to check the specific terms with the provider.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably efficient. You won't face sky-high heating bills, though exact costs depend on usage. It's a modern building (2019), so insulation and ventilation should be good.
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