De Omval, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Amstelboulevard sits in a quiet corner of Amsterdam-Oost, with the Amstel river just a couple of streets away. The 97 m² home has an A+ energy label, so heating costs will be low. At €2,185 per month, the rent is 14% below the neighbourhood average of €2,532, a keen price for a well-insulated apartment in this part of the city. For context, the average rent for apartments in Amsterdam is higher, making this a good find.
De Omval is a small neighbourhood with around 730 residents, mostly young professionals and couples, 60% are between 25 and 45. It's a very urban area (over 6,700 addresses per km²), yet the streets are calm and green. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the mix of modern apartment blocks and waterside paths gives it a relaxed feel. The neighbourhood De Omval is well connected, with the train station a ten-minute walk away.
For your morning coffee, AH to go is on your doorstep, and a full Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Aldi and Vomar are also just around the corner. Montessorischool de Amstel (primary) is a five-minute walk, and Pieter Nieuwland College (secondary) is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers excellent public transport links, with tram and metro stops nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Vesteda.
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Amstelboulevard 224, Amsterdam
Data from De Omval
Data from De Omval
141 within 5 km
178 within 5 km
About Amstelboulevard 224, Amsterdam
Yes, it's a keen price. The average rent in De Omval is €2,532, so this apartment is 14% below the neighbourhood average. For a 97 m² home with an A+ energy label, that's good value. The cheapest rental in the area is €1,925, but that's likely for a smaller property.
De Omval is a quiet, urban neighbourhood with mostly young professionals and couples. It's very densely built, but the streets are calm and green. The Amstel river is nearby, and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes within walking distance. The area feels safe and well-maintained.
The nearest train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam Centraal in around 10 minutes. There are also tram and metro stops nearby for easy travel within the city.
AH to go is just 274 metres away, perfect for a quick shop. Albert Heijn is 680 metres (a five-minute walk), and Aldi is 537 metres. Vomar has two locations within a kilometre. So daily groceries are very convenient.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Montessorischool de Amstel (primary) is 457 metres away, and Pieter Nieuwland College (secondary) is 832 metres. There's also a special education school nearby. The area is family-friendly despite being urban.
The energy label is A+, which is very efficient. This means the apartment is well-insulated and has low energy costs. You won't have to worry about high heating bills, especially compared to older properties with lower labels.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Omval