Marathonbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Herculesstraat sits in a lively part of Amsterdam-Zuid, with a sunny balcony and an A energy label. At €2,650, the rent is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €3,132, a keen price for a home this efficient. The area has a good supply of apartments in Amsterdam, and homes here typically rent within 21 days, so the market moves quickly.
Marathonbuurt-Oost is a dense, urban pocket with a mix of ages, many singles and couples, plus a fair number of older residents. The streets are lined with early 20th-century architecture, and the area feels calm despite being so central. With an address density of 6,934 per km², it's one of the busier parts of the city, yet the nearby park and quiet side streets offer respite. For more context, see the Marathonbuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
Your morning routine is easy: an Ekoplaza is just around the corner for organic groceries, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School is on your doorstep, and the Europaschool is a five-minute walk. Secondary options like Het Amsterdams Lyceum are a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which keeps the streets well-maintained and the public spaces lively.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Klok Real Estate B.V. and Funda. The agent has published full specs, so you can view the floor plan and details directly.
Details of this home
Herculesstraat 32A, Amsterdam
Data from Marathonbuurt-Oost
Data from Marathonbuurt-Oost
151 within 5 km
189 within 5 km
About Herculesstraat 32A, Amsterdam
Yes, it's competitive. The average rent in Marathonbuurt-Oost for similar apartments is €3,132, so this one is about 15% cheaper. Given the A energy label and the balcony, it represents good value in a sought-after area.
Properties here rent quickly, the average time on the market is 21 days. That suggests strong demand, so if you're interested, it's worth acting promptly.
The apartment has an A energy label, which is very efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. The building was built in 1930 but has been upgraded to modern standards.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. That gives you direct connections to the rest of Amsterdam and beyond.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School (116 m) and the Europaschool (186 m). For secondary education, Het Amsterdams Lyceum is 301 m away, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort is 336 m.
The area recorded 96 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a dense urban neighbourhood. It's generally considered a safe, family-friendly part of Amsterdam-Zuid.
An Ekoplaza is 166 m away, an Albert Heijn is 282 m, and a Jumbo is 449 m. You have plenty of options for daily shopping within a few minutes' walk.
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