Afrikanerplein 13-1

A bright and efficient apartment on Afrikanerplein

This rental apartment on Afrikanerplein sits in the lively Transvaalbuurt-West, a stone's throw from the heart of Amsterdam. With an A+ energy label, it's one of the most efficient homes you'll find in a 1929 building. At 60 m², the floor area is a third smaller than the neighbourhood average of 90 m², and the asking price of €2,650 is on the high side compared to the median of €2,450 in the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.

Transvaalbuurt-West: a neighbourhood of contrasts

Transvaalbuurt-West is a dense, urban pocket with over 8,300 addresses per km². Most homes are flats, and a quarter are owner-occupied. The population is diverse: many singles, a fair share of families, and a mix of ages. Resident reviews paint a mixed picture. One resident says: "I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years... I still live there with great pleasure!" Another is less positive: "People are not okay, they talk too much about you with lies." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores 6.9 out of 10. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt-West.

Daily life on the street

For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Vomar and Lidl a couple of streets away. Schools are close: Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap is a five-minute walk, and IBS De Vijgenboom is similarly near. For secondary education, Cygnus Gymnasium is a short stroll. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major city.

Source and availability

At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including VVA Amsterdam, Van Huis Uit Makelaars, Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.