Rental homes in Leeuwarden
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Renting in Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland, is a compact and affordable city with a growing international community. NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Van Hall Larenstein and Campus Fryslân, the Leeuwarden branch of the University of Groningen, all offer English-taught programmes.
Students mostly rent in the city centre, the Oranjewijk and Huizum, while professionals and families look at Camminghaburen, Zuiderburen and the new homes in De Zuidlanden. The Vosseparkwijk and Transvaalwijk near the station offer older houses at lower rents.
Friesland has its own language, Frisian, and you will see it on street signs, but Dutch and English are widely used and no landlord will expect you to speak Frisian. Competition is noticeably lower than in Groningen or the Randstad, so you can usually see a place before you have to decide. That changes in August, when students arrive. Many landlords are small private owners, so a polite, personal message helps.
Groningen is just over half an hour away by train, and Zwolle about an hour.
Tip: Leeuwarden is a good place to learn about Dutch rental contracts at a slower pace. Ask the landlord to explain terms like servicekosten and opzegtermijn before you sign.
Leeuwarden is one of the most affordable provincial capitals, with rents below Groningen and far below the Randstad.
Neighbourhoods in Leeuwarden
Questions about renting in Leeuwarden
Three questions about renting in this city, answered briefly.
All frequently asked questionsWhat is Campus Fryslân?
Campus Fryslân is the faculty of the University of Groningen located in Leeuwarden. It offers English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes. Students there usually rent in the centre or Huizum, within cycling distance of the campus. Housing is easier to find than in Groningen, but start before August to have a good choice.
Does commuting from Leeuwarden to Groningen work?
It can be. Trains between the two cities take a little over thirty minutes and run frequently. Rents in Leeuwarden are usually lower, and you often face less competition for apartments. Living near Leeuwarden station makes a daily commute much more comfortable.
Where do families look for homes?
Camminghaburen, Zuiderburen and De Zuidlanden offer family homes with gardens, primary schools and parks. De Zuidlanden is the newest area, still under construction. The Oranjewijk and Vosseparkwijk have older houses closer to the centre, which suit families who prefer to walk or cycle to shops and the station.
Photo: Leeuwarden Grachten 3 by Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped.
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