Buying a home in Leiden
Local figures from our calculators — updated to the 2026 rules.
Price per m²
€ 5,433
city average
Average overbid
6.0%
above asking price
Example home (100 m²)
€ 543.000
at the city average
Net monthly payment
€ 1.897
3.5% · 30 yr annuity
Municipal charges
€ 1.268
per year (2-person household)
What does a home in Leiden cost per month?
For an example home of 100 m² at the city average (€ 543.000), fully financed at 3.5% over 30 years (annuity):
Gross per month
€ 2.438
Net per month
€ 1.897
after interest deduction
Buyer's costs
€ 5.643
first-time buyer, with exemption
Calculate it for your own price and income with the mortgage calculator and the buyer's costs calculator.
Prices and overbidding per neighbourhood
The spread within Leiden is large: from € 4.900/m² in Stevenshof to € 6.050/m² in Centrum.
| Neighbourhood | Price per m² | Overbidding |
|---|---|---|
| Centrum | € 6,050 | 6.5% |
| Professorenwijk | € 5,650 | 6.2% |
| Merenwijk | € 5,100 | 5.5% |
| Stevenshof | € 4,900 | 5.2% |
Want an indicative bidding range for a specific neighbourhood, including how much own money a bid requires? Use the bidding guide.
Property tax (OZB) & municipal charges in Leiden
For the example home (WOZ ≈ 95% of € 543.000), two-person household, 2026 rates:
OZB
€ 543
Waste
€ 506
Sewerage
€ 220
Total per year
€ 1.268≈ € 106/mo
Compare with other municipalities and your own household size in the municipal charges calculator.