A rental home on the Eerste Helmersstraat
This listing on the Eerste Helmersstraat sits in the lively Helmersbuurt-Oost, a neighbourhood where the streets hum with activity. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €6,500 per month, the rent sits well above the neighbourhood average, so it is on the high side for the area. For context, rental homes in Amsterdam show a wide range of prices across the city.
The Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood
Based on two reviews, residents give the area a score of 7.66 out of 10. One resident describes it as a "Lively and bustling neighbourhood": "Pleasant, beautiful neighbourhood with lots to see and do. Cultural visits to the many museums and parks, with plenty of cosiness from shops, cafés and restaurants. It is a lively neighbourhood, but you can also find enough peace and quiet if you need it. Public transport is available everywhere, so you can easily travel to another neighbourhood." Another resident, with the title "Above average and pleasantly composed", adds: "Everyone is very much to themselves, little contact with neighbours. I don't mind that much myself. Lots of supermarkets, shops and cafés. Very accessible by public transport, which I use very often." The neighbourhood counts around 2,600 residents, with many single-person households. The Helmersbuurt-Oost neighbourhood is a compact urban area with a strong mix of ages.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy here. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo and a Lidl, so bread and groceries are never far. For school runs, Huygens College for secondary education is a couple of streets away, while primary schools like Cornelis Vrijschool voor Basisonderwijs and OBS Leonardo da Vinci are within a ten-minute walk. The area is densely built and lively, with plenty of shops and cafés to pass on the way. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a broad range of amenities and cultural options nearby.
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At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Relocation-Amsterdam and Relocation-Amsterdam on Pararius. The agent has not published full specifications for this property.
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About Eerste Helmersstraat, Amsterdam
Why is the rent so much higher than the neighbourhood average?
The rent of €6,500 per month is 102% above the average rent in Helmersbuurt-Oost, which stands at €3,220. The listing does not state a floor area or property type, so it is not possible to say what the price reflects. The neighbourhood average is based on 16 available rental homes, with prices ranging from €1,750 to €6,950.
What is it like to live in Helmersbuurt-Oost?
Residents describe the neighbourhood as lively and bustling, with museums, parks, shops, cafés and restaurants. One resident notes that public transport is available everywhere, making it easy to travel to other parts of the city. Another mentions that people tend to keep to themselves, but appreciates the many supermarkets and cafés. The area scores 7.66 out of 10 based on two reviews.
How close are the nearest supermarkets?
An Albert Heijn is just 47 metres away, a Jumbo is at 68 metres, and a Lidl is at 128 metres. A SPAR is at 423 metres and another Albert Heijn at 464 metres. With 154 supermarkets within five kilometres, daily shopping is very convenient in this part of Amsterdam.
Which schools are nearby?
Huygens College, a secondary school, is 232 metres away. For primary education, Cornelis Vrijschool voor Basisonderwijs is at 499 metres, OBS Leonardo da Vinci at 526 metres, Basisschool Het Museumkwartier at 588 metres, and Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt at 650 metres. In total, 214 schools are within five kilometres.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 3.1 kilometres from the Eerste Helmersstraat. Residents note that public transport is widely available in the neighbourhood, so getting around the city is straightforward.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Relocation-Amsterdam has published only the street and price on Pararius.
