Student accommodation, flats and rooms for rent in Leiden

Leiden is a university city in the Netherlands, located very close to The Hague and Amsterdam. Life there is quite quiet, but it has a very good environment for students. The University of Leiden is very prestigious and many young people choose it every year to study and do Erasmus.

This Dutch city is small, but it has a very interesting cultural and leisure offer. Here you will find places to go out at night, museums, old cinemas, restaurants, coffee shops and several parks throughout the city. 

A good idea is to rent or buy a bicycle upon arrival, as it is a good way to easily move around the city between its streets and canals.

Are you looking for student accommodation in Leiden? The first thing we recommend is that you look for it well in advance, at least three months before the start of classes. The closer the arrival date of all international students to the city approaches, the more prices increase and the more difficult it is to find an accommodation that has the right characteristics and at a good price.

Student apartments for rent in Leiden

If your preferred alternative is to rent a whole apartment so that you can have it for yourself or look for other flatmates to occupy the rooms, this option is the most appropriate. Keep in mind that each floor has different characteristics, although most include the basic appliances such as an oven, washing machine, refrigerator and microwave.

The cost of student apartments for rent in Leiden ranges from € 800 for a two-bedroom apartment in a central neighbourhood onwards. The average rent for an apartment with these characteristics is € 1,300 per month. Keep in mind that at that price, generally, you have to add the costs of services such as water, electricity, internet, etc.

Student room for rent in Leiden

Renting a room in a shared apartment in Leiden is probable the most popular alternative for international students. The price of the rooms in this Dutch city goes from 350 € onwards. The average price of renting a student room in this city is € 550 per month. In general, those with the highest price are those with a private bathroom.

Pay attention to the rental conditions of each one, such as whether expenses are included in the price or what amenities the room includes. Also, keep in mind that there are some accommodations where only people of the same sex are accepted, mainly in the case of women.

Student accommodation in Leiden

All students who move to this city in the Netherlands to study are looking for accommodation with a good location, close to the University and the most popular places of interest for young people. Here are some of the most chosen neighbourhoods to live by Leiden students:

Apartments for rent in the Station neighbourhood

This district took its name because it is home to the main train station, Leiden Centraal. One of its advantages is that it has an easy public transport connection with the rest of the city. In addition, in just 15 minutes on foot approximately, you can reach the university campus. An apartment for rent in this neighbourhood of Leiden, with two private rooms, has a price that goes from € 1,295 per month onwards.

Rooms for rent in the Fortuinwijk neighbourhood 

This area is located south of the centre of Leiden, at a distance of approximately 20 minutes by public transport or 10 by bicycle. It has some green areas nearby and access to the Korte Vliet canal. In this area, a private room has a price that goes from € 420 per month onwards, being the average € 600.

Student rooms near the University of Leiden

The campus of this prestigious institution is located west of the city centre, so this area would be a good place to find accommodation. Likewise, if you are looking for accommodation in neighbourhoods such as Pieterswijk, Vreewijk or Pancras-West, you will also be able to reach the University of Leiden easily and in a few minutes.

Erasmus accommodation in the centre of Leiden

If you choose this neighbourhood to live in, you will have many places of interest nearby, as well as easy access to the university and the central train station to travel to. A private room in a shared apartment has a price ranging from € 500 onwards, with an average of € 650. On the other hand, the cost of a complete apartment with two rooms in the centre of Leiden is approximately € 800.

University residence inn Leiden

In the city of Leiden, there is not many offers of university residences to consider. International students who prefer this form of accommodation request a place in one of the residences located in The Hague, which is just a few minutes away by public transport.

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