Eva Besnyöstraat 262
Theo van Goghparkbuurt · 1087 LM Amsterdam
A modern apartment on IJburg
This apartment on Eva Besnyöstraat sits in a quiet part of IJburg, with water and green spaces nearby. At 90 m² it's a comfortable size for a couple or small family. The last known rent of €1,700 was 30% below the neighbourhood average of €2,435, making it a keen option for the area. For context, the average apartment in Amsterdam rents for more, so this is a good find. See apartments in Amsterdam for similar listings. This home has not been online since 31 August 2026.
Theo van Goghparkbuurt
The neighbourhood has a mixed reputation based on five reviews. One resident says: 'Decent neighbourhood but with noise pollution, structural low-frequency noise from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal can be very burdensome, especially at night.' Another calls it 'inaccessible and little to do, no good places to be outside, the park is ugly and not cosy.' A third says 'very boring, no nice areas or interesting playgrounds.' The area is moderately urban with 1,645 addresses per km², and most homes are flats. Learn more about the Theo van Goghparkbuurt neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn, Lidl, AH XL and Vomar are a ten-minute walk or less. Schools are close: Laterna Magica primary school is on your doorstep, De Schatkaart primary school is a couple of streets away, and Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova secondary school is also a couple of streets away. The area has a GP and a restaurant within a five-minute walk. For broader amenities, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
Source and availability
When this home was still on the market, it was listed via Openbare Makelaardij and also appeared on Funda. The rent and details were current as of the listing date.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Eva Besnyöstraat 262, Amsterdam
Was €1,700 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,700 was 30% below the neighbourhood average of €2,435 for rental homes. The average price per m² in the area was €19.04, so at 90 m² this worked out to about €18.89 per m². Given that the median rent in the neighbourhood was €2,069, this apartment was priced keenly compared to other rentals in Theo van Goghparkbuurt.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. This meant the home was well-insulated and had low expected energy costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
How is public transport in the area?
The nearest train station is 6 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, the neighbourhood has good tram and bus connections, and a ferry across the IJ. Residents mention that public transport is a clear advantage of the area.
What are the neighbours like?
The neighbourhood has 6,035 residents, with a mix of families (1,255 households with children) and singles (680 one-person households). The average household size is 2.6, so it's a family-oriented area. Age groups are spread, with the largest group being 45-65 years (1,750) and 25-45 years (1,600).
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
The listing did not mention a garden or balcony.
How safe is the neighbourhood?
In the most recent data, there were 148 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. This is a moderate number for an urban area. Residents have mixed views: one mentions noise pollution from shipping, but not crime specifically.
What is the rental market like in Theo van Goghparkbuurt?
There were at the time 9 rental homes available in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €1,700 to €3,866. The average rental price was €2,435 and the median was €2,069. In the past, 146 homes were rented out, with an average time on the market of 28 days, indicating a fairly active market.
