President Steinstraat 2
Transvaalbuurt · 2312 ZR Leiden
A compact studio in lively Leiden
This 22 m² studio on President Steinstraat is a typical student pad in the heart of the Transvaalbuurt. Built in 1929 and with an energy label G, it's a no-frills space that keeps things simple. At €155,000, the asking price was 63% below the neighbourhood average of €414,800, which was keen given the small floor area, but then, studios in Leiden tend to be compact and affordable. This home has not been online since 5 August 2026.
The Transvaalbuurt: student buzz and everyday ease
The Transvaalbuurt neighbourhood is a classic student area, with a lively street scene and a mix of young residents. Based on two reviews, one resident calls it 'a typical student neighbourhood', simple, with students out in the evenings, and reasonably safe if you keep doors closed. Another says it's 'a cosy good neighbourhood' with nice people, a supermarket, station, GP and school all within walking distance, though bikes sometimes get stolen and it can be a bit dirty. Most homes here were built before 1945, and the area is densely populated with many single-person households.
Daily life on President Steinstraat
For your morning bread run, AH to go, Aldi and Jumbo are all just around the corner. The nearest primary school, Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging, is a five-minute walk away, with several others within a ten-minute walk. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, making it easy to get out of town. The municipality of Leiden keeps the city centre close, with restaurants and a park within walking distance.
When this home was still on the market,
When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Makelaarsland.
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About President Steinstraat 2, Leiden
Was €155,000 a fair price for this studio?
The asking price of €155,000 was 63% below the neighbourhood average of €414,800, but that average was based on much larger homes (83 m² on average).
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This meant the home had poor insulation and high heating costs were to be expected. Given the building dates from 1929, this is not unusual for the area, 60% of homes in the neighbourhood have a label D or lower.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or day trips.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a few hundred metres: AH to go, Aldi and Jumbo are all about 380 m away, and a SPAR is about 780 m. So daily shopping is very easy on foot.
Is the neighbourhood safe?
Residents give mixed views. One says it's 'reasonably safe as long as all doors remain closed', another says it's 'safe' with no major burglaries, though bikes are sometimes stolen. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 146, which is moderate for a dense urban area.
What schools are within walking distance?
The nearest primary school, Eerste Leidse Schoolvereniging, is 560 m away (about a five-minute walk). Other options within a ten-minute walk include Vrije School Mareland, De Morskring, Haanstra Basisschool and Basisschool Pacelli.
How many homes like this were for sale in the neighbourhood?
There were 15 homes for sale in the Transvaalbuurt, with prices ranging from €260,000 to €779,000. This studio is at the lower end, reflecting its small size and low energy label.
