5 available rooms for rent in Leiden

Are gas, water, and electricity included when renting a room in Leiden?

Yes, when renting a room in Leiden, gas, water, and electricity are often included, but this is not always the case and can vary per room to rent in Leiden.

Most common situations:

1. G/W/E included: this is common for a rental room in Leiden in a shared house; the costs are included in the rent price.

2. Advance payment included: you pay a fixed monthly amount and receive a settlement later based on actual consumption.

3. Not included / shared: you pay these costs separately or share them with housemates.

Average monthly costs if G/W/E is not included:

- Gas and electricity: approximately 40–90 € per month per person, depending on the season and usage;

- Water: around 10–20 € per month per person;

- Total additional costs: on average 50–110 € per month.

Because these costs can make a significant difference to your budget, it is important to always check whether G/W/E is included when renting a room in Leiden. On Huurportaal, this is usually clearly stated for each room.

Is a room furnished when renting a room in Leiden?

Yes, many rooms to rent in Leiden are available as furnished or partially furnished.

This usually means that when renting a room in Leiden, you will have:

- a bed,

- wardrobe,

- desk,

- and sometimes basic amenities such as lighting and curtains.

Some rooms are offered fully furnished (including shared kitchen or laundry facilities), while others include only basic furniture.

There are also rooms where you need to bring your own furniture, so it is always important to carefully check the listing when renting a room in Leiden.

On Huurportaal, you can filter for furnished rooms to quickly find suitable furnished room rentals in Leiden.

From when is a room available to rent in Leiden?

A room to rent in Leiden is often available immediately or within 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the notice period of the current tenant and the agreements with the landlord.

Many rooms become available at the beginning of the month, which is a common start date for renting a room in Leiden.

During busy periods, such as summer and the start of the academic year, rooms may be rented more quickly and immediate availability is common.

What is the average rent price for a room in Leiden?

The average rent price for renting a room in Leiden is around 770€ per month. For a room to rent in Leiden, prices generally range between 415€ and 1030€ per month, depending on the size of the room, its location, and whether facilities are shared. Rooms close to the city center or in popular neighborhoods are often more expensive, while rooms on the outskirts of Leiden are usually more affordable.

What are the monthly costs for renting a room in Leiden?

The monthly costs for renting a room in Leiden do not only consist of the base rent, but also include additional fixed charges and daily expenses.

On average, these total costs range between 350 and 550 € per month, depending on how the room is furnished and which costs are included in the rent.

1) Rent price

- Average rent for a room to rent in Leiden: approximately 770€ per month; Prices usually range between 415€ and 1030€.

2) Fixed additional costs (if not included)

- Gas and electricity: 30–80 €;

- Water: 10–25 €;

- Internet and telephony: 20–40 €;

- Municipal charges (waste collection, sewage, etc.): 10–25 €;

- Contents or liability insurance: 10–20 €.

3) Personal expenses

- Groceries and daily expenses: 150–250 €;

- Transport: 40–80 €;

- Other daily costs (phone, subscriptions, etc.): 20–50 €.

Together, these costs determine your total monthly budget when renting a room in Leiden.

On Huurportaal, you can easily see which rooms are available and what the expected monthly costs are for each room.