Living in Ledeberg, Ghent

Monthly rent in EUR (€). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Ghent dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about €900/month — roughly 22% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run €1,100 - €1,300/month and three-bedrooms €1,500 - €1,750/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by tram, it sits farther out than most Ghent areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, multicultural, up-and-coming tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Centrum.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Gent Sint-Lievenspoort (Zuidpark) as the nearest tram stop, André De Smulpark as nearby green space and Proxy Delhaize as the nearest supermarket around the Ledeberg reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Ledeberg, Ghent?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Ledeberg costs €800 - €1,000/month (second-hand contract) or €650 - €800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from €1,100 - €1,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from €1,500 - €1,750/month.

Is Ledeberg safe for expats?

Ledeberg has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Ledeberg to Ghent center?

The commute from Ledeberg to Ghent city center takes approximately 15 minutes by tram.

What is Ledeberg like to live in?

Affordable and multicultural. Gentrifying slowly with new cafes alongside old-school shops. In our data it is tagged as affordable, multicultural, up-and-coming.