A rental on Johan Huijsenstraat
This rental home on Johan Huijsenstraat sits in the Theo van Goghparkbuurt, a neighbourhood on IJburg-Zuid in Amsterdam. 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 €2,450 per month, the rent sits close to the median of €2,400 for rentals in the area, so it is in line with the local market. For a sense of what this price buys across the city, see rental homes in Amsterdam.
The Theo van Goghparkbuurt
The Theo van Goghparkbuurt neighbourhood is home to around 6,000 people, with a mix of ages and a strong family presence. Residents give it a modest average score of 6.3 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Decent neighbourhood but with noise pollution", noting good connections by tram, bus and ferry, plus plenty of supermarkets and gyms nearby, but also structural low-frequency noise from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. Another calls it "inaccessible and little to do", mentioning the Theo van Gogh park as "ugly and not cosy". A third simply says "well", adding that it is "very boring" with few nice areas or playgrounds.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn, Vomar and Lidl a bit further out. Families have several primary schools within a short walk, including Laterna Magica, De Poseidon and Basisschool de Archipel, while Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova provides secondary education nearby. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which brings the usual city amenities within reach.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed via Out Amsterdam and also appears on Pararius. The agent has not published full specifications for the property.
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About Johan Huijsenstraat, Amsterdam
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Out Amsterdam has published only the street and price on Pararius.
Is €2,450 a fair rent for this area?
The median rent in the Theo van Goghparkbuurt is €2,400, with an average of €2,599. At €2,450, this home sits close to the middle of the market, slightly above the median but below the average. Rents in the neighbourhood range from €1,879 to €3,700, so this listing is neither at the top nor the bottom of that range.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the Theo van Goghparkbuurt an average score of 6.3 out of 10. One long-term resident highlights good transport links and practical amenities but warns about low-frequency noise from shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. Others describe the area as quiet but with little to do, mentioning the Theo van Gogh park as not particularly inviting.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 6 kilometres away. That distance means a journey by tram, bus or ferry is likely needed to reach it, though the neighbourhood is well connected by public transport according to residents.
What schools are close by?
Several primary schools are within a short walk, including Laterna Magica at 125 metres, De Poseidon at 232 metres and Basisschool de Archipel at 232 metres. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova is about 299 metres away. In total, 57 schools are within 5 kilometres.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Dekamarkt is just 215 metres away, making it the closest option for daily groceries. Albert Heijn is 1.4 kilometres away, followed by Vomar at 1.6 kilometres and Lidl at just under 2 kilometres. An AH XL is also within 2.1 kilometres.
