Verkorteweg
Oranjewijk, Leeuwarden
AreaA room in Leeuwarden's Oranjewijk
This rental room on Verkorteweg sits in the Oranjewijk, a lively part of Leeuwarden. This listing did 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 home itself. At €525 per month, the price was in line with the limited supply of rental homes here, and it was one of the [rooms in Leeuwarden]( /huurwoningen/leeuwarden/kamers/ ) at the time available. This home has not been online since 27 August 2026.
The Oranjewijk neighbourhood
Based on one review, the Oranjewijk scores 6.83 out of 10. One resident says: "Very good. Rubbish could be better. Furthermore, you are close to the city and shops. Bus stop is also nearby. Station is at most 15 minutes away." The neighbourhood is home to around 1,260 people, with a high share of single-person households. It's a densely built area, typical of a city centre. For more context, see [the Oranjewijk neighbourhood]( /buurt/oranjewijk-leeuwarden/ ).
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. For groceries, SPAR is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For school, CSG Comenius is a short walk, and IKC de Kinderkoepel is also close by. The train station is about a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is within easy reach. This part of Leeuwarden is part of [the municipality of Leeuwarden]( /gemeente/leeuwarden/ ), which offers a range of amenities.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Direct Wonen.
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About Verkorteweg, Leeuwarden
Was €525 a fair price for this room?
The asking rent was €525 per month. In the Oranjewijk, the average rent for available homes was €675, with a median of €675, so this room was below the neighbourhood average. However, the listing did not state the floor area, so it was hard to compare directly. The price seemed reasonable for a room in this central location.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Oranjewijk is a densely built neighbourhood with many single-person households. One resident describes it as quiet and close to the city and shops, with a nearby bus stop and the station at most 15 minutes away. The overall review score is 6.83 out of 10, based on one review.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.2 km from the property, which is about a ten-minute walk. The resident review also mentions the station is at most 15 minutes away. This makes it convenient for commuting or exploring the region.
What supermarkets are nearby?
SPAR is about 514 metres away, just around the corner. Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are both around 600 metres, a couple of streets away. Poiesz is slightly further at 706 metres. For daily groceries, you have several options within a short walk.
Are there schools close by?
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. CSG Comenius, a secondary school, is about 243 metres away. IKC de Kinderkoepel, a primary school, is about 549 metres. Aeres VMBO Leeuwarden is also nearby at 567 metres. This makes the area convenient for families with school-age children.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
Direct Wonen had published only the street and price on their website.
