Sigmaplantsoen 539
Cronestein, Leiden
AreaA room in lively Cronestein
This is a room in a modern building on Sigmaplantsoen, in the Cronestein neighbourhood of Leiden. It's a social housing rental, so the rent is set at a level that keeps it accessible. At €599 a month, the price sits well below the average for rental properties in this area, which makes it a keen option for a student or a single person. For context, rooms in Leiden give you an idea of what's out there across the city.
The Cronestein neighbourhood
Cronestein is a varied neighbourhood, and one resident sums it up as "high-rise is the solution." They describe a mix of social housing and owner-occupied homes, with an industrial estate in the middle and high-rise apartments and student flats to the east. The same resident notes the neighbourhood sits on Lammeschansweg, almost directly on the motorway, so it's easy to get in and out. That's based on one review, so it's a single perspective, but it paints a picture of a practical, well-connected area. The figures back up the diversity: most households are single people, and a large share of residents are in their twenties and thirties. The Cronestein neighbourhood has more on what it's like to live here.
Life on the street
For daily life, the essentials are close by. A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, so picking up groceries is a quick errand, and there's a SPAR and a Lidl a bit further out if you want more choice. For school runs, the Da Vinci College Lammenschans is a couple of streets away, and there are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including the Lorentzschool and the Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh. The train station is also within walking distance, which makes getting around the region straightforward. The municipality of Leiden covers the wider area and what it has to offer.
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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.
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About Sigmaplantsoen 539, Leiden
Is €599 a fair price for this room?
The rent is €599 per month, which is 54% below the average rent in Cronestein of €1,304. The room is 23 m², smaller than the neighbourhood average of 52 m², so the lower price reflects the smaller floor area. It's a social housing rental, which explains the accessible price point.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is an official registration from EP-Online, and it indicates the home's energy performance class. A B label is reasonably efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount depends on your usage.
How far is the train station from this room?
The train station is 0.7 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to get around the region without needing a car.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A PLUS supermarket is 245 metres away, so it's just around the corner for everyday groceries. There's also a SPAR at 952 metres and a Lidl at 972 metres if you want more options or different prices.
What schools are in the area?
The Da Vinci College Lammenschans, a secondary school, is 273 metres away. For primary education, the Islamitische Basisschool Er Riseleh is 891 metres away and the Lorentzschool is 933 metres away. There are plenty of choices within a short walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Cronestein is a varied neighbourhood with a mix of social housing and owner-occupied homes. One resident describes it as having an industrial estate in the middle, high-rise buildings with apartments and student flats to the east, and terraced houses to the north-west. It's easily accessible via the motorway and has amenities like a Plus, Intersport and Gamma nearby.
Is this social housing?
Yes, this is a social housing rental. That means the rent is capped at a level intended to keep it affordable, which is reflected in the €599 monthly price. It's a room rather than a whole apartment, so it's suited to a single person or a student.
