A classic Amsterdam apartment on Gerard Doustraat
This apartment sits on Gerard Doustraat in the Frans Halsbuurt, a lively part of the Oude Pijp. It's a busy, energetic street where the city's pulse is always close by. The home itself is a 62 m² apartment in a building from 1881, with an energy label A. At €2,650 per month, the rent was below the average of €2,825 for rentals in this neighbourhood, so it was in line with the market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam generally command a premium in this city. This home has not been online since 12 October 2026.
The Frans Halsbuurt neighbourhood
The Frans Halsbuurt neighbourhood is a dense, urban area with a very strong city feel. It's home to around 2,640 people, and the population skews young, with nearly half of residents between 25 and 45. Most households are single people, and the area is known for its high street activity. One resident, who has lived here a long time, describes it as a busy neighbourhood with many tourists, noting that it's getting busier and that there's noise from pubs, restaurants and passers-by, especially in summer. This is based on one review, so it reflects one person's long-term perspective.
Life on the street
Daily life here revolves around the immediate surroundings. For groceries, a Coop is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away and a Dirk. For school runs, the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is on your doorstep, and the Sweelinck College is just around the corner. A primary school, Basisschool Oscar Carré, is a five-minute walk. The area is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which brings all the city's amenities within easy reach.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed through The Brokers Club and was also available via Funda, so it was offered through several channels.
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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 Gerard Doustraat 1B2, Amsterdam
Was €2,650 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €2,650 sat below the average of €2,825 for rentals in the Frans Halsbuurt, where the median was also €2,825. The range for available rentals in the neighbourhood ran from €2,300 to €3,250. Given the 62 m² floor area and the energy label A, the price was in line with what was being asked in this area.
How quickly do rentals in this neighbourhood go?
Rentals in the Frans Halsbuurt are let on average within 14 days. This gives a sense of the pace of the local market, where demand tends to be steady. The current listing was one of six available rentals in the neighbourhood at the moment.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label on the scale. The label is an official registration and reflects the property's energy performance.
What is the neighbourhood like for noise and activity?
The Frans Halsbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. One long-term resident describes it as a busy neighbourhood with many tourists, noting noise from pubs, restaurants and passers-by, especially in summer. The same resident also mentions rubbish in the streets. This reflects one person's experience over a long period.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 2.8 kilometres from the apartment. That's a distance you'd likely cover by bike or public transport rather than on foot. The neighbourhood itself is well served by the city's transport network, given its central location in Amsterdam.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Several schools are within easy reach. The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is just 176 metres away, and the Sweelinck College is at 376 metres. For primary education, Basisschool Oscar Carré is 428 metres away. These are all within a short walk of the front door.
