De Waard, Leiden
NeighbourhoodThis rental home on Munnikenstraat sits in the heart of Leiden, where the streets hum with student life and the canals are never far away. The 78 m² floor area is 56% larger than the neighbourhood average, and the plot is a generous 2792 m², a real rarity in this part of town. Built in 1927, it has the character you'd expect from a century-old house. At €767 per month, the rent is well below the neighbourhood average of €1798, making it a keen option for anyone looking for affordable housing in the city. For context, see terraced houses in Leiden.
De Waard is a small, residential neighbourhood tucked between the city centre and the outskirts. With 2235 residents and a high proportion of families (340 households with children), it feels more settled than the bustling student areas nearby. The urbanity level is very strong (address density 5157), yet the neighbourhood has a park just 0.2 km away, a green escape on your doorstep. One resident describes it as "a quiet area with a village feel, despite being so close to the centre." Another says: "It's safe and friendly, with everything you need within walking distance." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood is appreciated for its calm atmosphere and convenience. Learn more about the De Waard neighbourhood.
Your morning bread run: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. For schools, Bonaventura College Burggravenlaan (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and De Pionier primary school is a ten-minute walk. The train station is 2 km away, a short cycle or bus ride. The neighbourhood has a GP practice 0.6 km away and a restaurant 0.3 km away, so daily errands are easy. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Leiden.
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Details of this home
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe 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.
About Munnikenstraat 54, Leiden
Yes, it is very keen. The neighbourhood average rent for similar properties is €1798, and the median is also €1798. At €767, this home is well below market rate, partly because it is social housing. The floor area of 78 m² is 56% larger than the neighbourhood average of 50 m², so you get more space for a much lower price.
The energy label is C. This is an official registration from EP-Online. Label C is in the middle of the scale, it means the home is reasonably efficient, but not as efficient as A or B. You can expect moderate energy costs, but the exact amount depends on your usage.
De Waard is a family-friendly neighbourhood with 340 households with children out of 2235 residents. The area has a high proportion of single-family homes (74%) and a quiet, safe feel. There are several schools within walking distance, including Bonaventura College and De Pionier primary school. The park is just 0.2 km away, so there is green space for children to play.
The train station is 2 km from the home, which is about a 5-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The city centre is easily reachable on foot or by bike.
The listing does not state whether the home is furnished or unfurnished.
The floor area is 78 m², but without room counts, it is not possible to estimate the layout.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €468,000 | €479,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,371 | – |
| Rent price | €1,798 p/m | €1,798 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
My neighbourhood is in the centre of Leiden, so everything is close by. I also think it's beautiful. Unfortunately, there is a lack of nature. You occasionally see a tree, but you can't really call it green. Some initiative in this regard would be a good improvement. I am satisfied with almost all other aspects. For example, the supermarket, pharmacy and GP are nearby, and the underground waste bins are very convenient. The only other downside is that there is often a lot of noise from students and partygoers, but nothing unexpected. It's also true that there isn't really a strong neighbourhood feel. There are a few neighbours with whom we occasionally have a drink, but I don't even speak to the majority. This can be attributed to the fact that many students live here and is therefore not a serious drawback for me.
Auto-translated to English by AIAs the most beautiful city of cities, Leiden is at the top. There are beautiful old streets, the market and the town hall. I really love hearing that peculiar 'r', Leiden feels like home. And let them talk about what could be better, should be better and would be better. There is always something that could be better, but Leiden really, I love you!
Auto-translated to English by AII moved here two months ago and am very satisfied. I am within a few minutes' walk of the beautiful centre of Leiden. The station is also nearby and everything can be visited by bus. I don't feel unsafe when I come home late at night, as the neighbourhood is lively and so far there are no weird types around. In terms of nature, it could be better, but you can't expect that in the middle of a city. Fortunately, you only have to cycle or run a short distance to discover nature. It's a shame there is so little housing, while so many students are looking for a room, because I would definitely recommend the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuite a lot of nuisance but otherwise always cosy and easily accessible
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood in the centre and close to shops etc
Auto-translated to English by AIYou have everything you would expect in a historic city centre: shops, market, lots of hospitality with terraces, culture, water and boats, events, nice neighbours young and old, etc. Only for forests and mountains you have to go further away.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €605,295 | €505,429 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,991 | – |
| Rent price | €2,322 p/m | €2,287 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living here is fantastic. Beautiful, spacious and affordable apartment with 90m2 floor area. Indoor route to the supermarket. GP and the usual shops like Etos, Kruidvat, Bruna, Hema on the nearby square. Bus lines and main roads within 5 minutes. Also enough schools at every level. In short, "a place to be".
Auto-translated to English by AII enjoy living here.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat with many elderly residents. A nice dog walking area that I look out onto. Also a beautiful park. However, too few shops, so little choice unfortunately. Only the park is not lit and there are regularly homeless people who also sleep in the bushes! The park is well maintained though. In short, I am very satisfied with the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a rather detached part of Leiden, with a strange mix of student complexes and houses. A lot of noise nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, everyone chats with each other on the street. We are kept well informed about what is happening in the neighbourhood via a newsletter. And then an information evening is held. In the playground, the neighbourhood police officer could patrol the area more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIThey keep an eye on each other. Everyone has a chat every now and then. More and more young families with children are moving in, so there's a bit more going on. Children playing, nice for the elderly who no longer work but are at home or alone.
Auto-translated to English by AIPolice often around. On the grass field where children play, dogs are often walked and the owners leave the dog poop lying around.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't really have an experience but there are many nice people
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €588,588 | €534,315 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,131 | – |
| Rent price | €1,940 p/m | €1,893 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
Munnikenstraat 54, Leiden
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