Netherlands rental guide
Make Leeuwarden feel like home.
Capital of Friesland with one of the lowest big-city rents in the Netherlands. A great choice for remote workers seeking quality of life on a smaller budget.
- Most affordable rents of any provincial capital
- Cultural capital of Europe 2018 , strong arts scene
- Frisian language, distinct culture
- Direct trains to Groningen, Zwolle and Utrecht
- Popular area: Binnenstad
- Popular area: Huizum
- Popular area: Achter de Hoven
- Popular area: Westeinde
- Popular area: Camminghaburen
- Popular area: Bilgaard
- Listings here are slower-moving , you have more time to compare
- Many older homes are well-insulated , check the energy label
- The Eleven Cities tour ice-skating route runs through the centre
- Some landlords prefer Frisian-speakers , English is fine but politeness helps