Felix Meritisbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Berenstraat sits in one of Amsterdam's most iconic neighbourhoods, the Grachtengordel. With 51 m² of living space, it's compact but efficient, and the A energy label means low heating costs. At €2,500 per month, the rent is 46% below the neighbourhood average of €4,667, a keen price for the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its affordability.
The Felix Meritisbuurt is a dense, historic part of the city with a very high address density (11,724 per km²). It's a neighbourhood of singles and couples: 60% of households are one-person, and only 10% have children. The area sees a fair amount of street activity, with 466 reported crimes. There are no resident reviews available for this buurt, but the neighbourhood Felix Meritisbuurt page offers more data.
Your morning bread run is a 76-metre walk to Jumbo, and Albert Heijn is just 149 metres away. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is 380 metres. The nearest primary school, 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan, is 215 metres away, and the Jordaan College (secondary special education) is 157 metres. The municipality Amsterdam provides all the usual city amenities, with a restaurant just 0.1 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Mar. J. Heule Makelaardij BV.
Details of this home
Berenstraat 2-1, Amsterdam
Data from Felix Meritisbuurt
Data from Felix Meritisbuurt
155 within 5 km
219 within 5 km
About Berenstraat 2-1, Amsterdam
Yes, it's notably keen. The average rent in Felix Meritisbuurt is €4,667, and the median is €3,500. At €2,500, this apartment is 46% below the neighbourhood average. The floor area is 51 m², which is smaller than the average of 138 m², so the price per m² (€49) is actually above the neighbourhood average of €34.96. Still, for a central Amsterdam apartment with an A label, the total rent is competitive.
The nearest train station is 2.0 km away, which is a manageable distance for a city-centre location.
Felix Meritisbuurt is not particularly family-oriented: only 10% of households have children, and 60% are single-person. The area has a young adult skew, with 39% of residents aged 25-45. There are primary schools within walking distance, but the vibe is more suited to professionals and couples.
Properties in Felix Meritisbuurt are rented out in an average of 20 days, which indicates a fast-moving market. With only 12 rentals currently available and a keen price, this apartment may not stay on the market long.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low heating costs and a modern standard of insulation. Given the building dates from 1731, the label suggests significant upgrades have been made.
Yes, several. Jumbo is just 76 metres away, Albert Heijn at 149 metres, and Ekoplaza at 380 metres. For daily groceries, you have everything on your doorstep.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Felix Meritisbuurt
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