Rent a Home in Huizum, Leeuwarden
A mixed neighborhood south of the city center with pre-war and post-war buildings, its own shopping street, and a character that feels more like a village than a city district.
Huizum is located directly south of Leeuwarden's city center and was an independent municipality until 1944. This independence has left its mark: a distinct village core, its own shopping street, and a scale that feels more compact than the large post-war expansions on the other side of the city. The neighborhood features pre-war buildings along the main streets and post-war terraced houses in the side streets. This mix makes Huizum one of Leeuwarden's most diverse neighborhoods.
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Former Municipality with Its Own Core
Huizum was incorporated into Leeuwarden in 1944, but the cores of the former village are still recognizable in the street pattern. The main street has the scale of a village street: shops on the ground floor, residences above, a rhythm that isn't post-war standardized but varies per building.
The pre-war buildings along Huizumerlaan and the surrounding streets date from the early twentieth century: workers' homes and small townhouses in brick. The post-war expansions fill the space between the old core and the outer edge.
Daily Life
Huizum's shopping street offers daily amenities: a supermarket, bakery, and small shops. For a wider selection or dining options, residents head to the city center, which is a ten-minute bike ride away. The neighborhood has its own primary schools and sports facilities. The pace is calmer than in the city center, but accessibility is good.
What You Rent
The housing supply in Huizum is varied: upper floors in pre-war buildings, terraced houses in post-war streets, and occasionally larger homes in the older core. Those seeking a ground-level rental home in Leeuwarden without being too far from the center will find Huizum to be the right place. The free-sector rental market supply is limited but broader than in Bilgaard.
The price level is lower than in the city center but higher than in Bilgaard. Huizum is the middle ground: character and location of an old neighborhood, more affordable than the historic center.
Apartments Price Breakdown in Leeuwarden
| Bedrooms | Average | Median | Price Range | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | €834 | €825 | €678 - €1,100 | 1 |
1 | €975 | €939 | €520 - €1,500 | 4 |
2 | €1,114 | €1,100 | €810 - €1,595 | 3 |
3 | €1,085 | €1,108 | €932 - €1,170 | 0 / 6 |
Accessibility
The city center is a ten-minute bike ride away. Leeuwarden Station can be reached in fifteen minutes by bike. Buses run via Huizumerlaan to the city center. The A32 motorway towards Meppel and Zwolle is accessible via the edge of the neighborhood. Parking is available in most streets.
Former Municipality, Unique Identity
Huizum was an independent municipality until 1944. This history is palpable in the village core: its own main street, its own scale, a sense of independence that large, planned neighborhoods lack.
Pre-War Character in the Core
The workers' homes and small townhouses from the early twentieth century along the Huizumerlaan give the old part of Huizum an authenticity that post-war suburbs often lack. The brickwork, the variation in facades, the human scale.
Affordable Middle Ground
Huizum combines the character of an older neighborhood with a price level that is lower than the city center. For renters seeking historical character without paying city center prices, Huizum is one of the best options in Leeuwarden.
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