Startbaanbuurt, Amstelveen
NeighbourhoodThis 2022-built apartment on Christiaan Huygenshof sits in a quiet part of Amstelveen, with a fresh, energy-efficient feel thanks to its A+++ label. At €1,799 per month, the rent is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €2,165, a keen price for a 76 m² home. For context, that's in line with what you'd pay for other apartments in Amstelveen.
The neighbourhood Startbaanbuurt is a compact residential area with a mix of ages: about a third of residents are 65 or older, and a quarter are between 25 and 45. One resident describes it as "Mediocre neighbourhood, mediocre district, mediocre facilities", a single review that gives a mixed impression. The area has a high density of addresses (2,335 per km²), so it feels urban, yet a park is just a couple of streets away.
For daily groceries, you have an Albert Heijn and a PLUS both just around the corner, and a Coop a five-minute walk away. Schools are close too: the Hermann Wesselink College is on your doorstep, and the Amstelveen College is a couple of streets away. Primary schools like OBS de Pioniers and De Cirkel are within a ten-minute walk, making the school run easy.
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Christiaan Huygenshof 135, Amstelveen
Mediocre · 1 resident
Mediocre neighbourhood, mediocre district, mediocre facilities
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About Christiaan Huygenshof 135, Amstelveen
Yes, it's a good deal. The rent is 17% below the average for rentals in the Startbaanbuurt (€2,165), and the median rent in the area is exactly €1,799. With 76 m², that works out to about €23.67 per m², which is below the neighbourhood average of €27.20 per m².
The apartment has an A+++ energy label, the highest possible. That means very low energy costs, the home is well-insulated and likely has efficient heating and ventilation. You won't have to worry about high gas or electricity bills.
The nearest train station is 7.5 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You'd need a bus, bike or car to reach it. The area is better served by trams and buses for local connections.
The Startbaanbuurt has 1,060 residents, with a mix of ages, many older people (33% over 65) and families with children (21% of households). It's fairly urban with a high address density, but there's a park just 200 metres away. One resident gave a mixed review, calling it 'mediocre' overall.
Yes, several. An Albert Heijn and a PLUS are both about 600 metres away, a five-minute walk. A Coop is 836 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 872 metres. So daily shopping is easy on foot.
Secondary schools are very close: Hermann Wesselink College is just 196 metres away, and Amstelveen College is 387 metres. For primary education, OBS de Pioniers (546 m) and De Cirkel (573 m) are within a ten-minute walk.
Currently, there are 11 rental properties listed in the Startbaanbuurt, with prices ranging from €1,132 to €3,900. This apartment is at the lower end of that range, making it one of the more affordable options.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Startbaanbuurt