Jacques Veltmanbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Johan Huizingalaan sits in a well-maintained 1990s block, with a balcony and an A energy label. At €1,760 a month, the rent is 24% below the neighbourhood average of €2,302, a keen price for 88 m². For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its efficiency and value.
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt is a quiet residential pocket in Slotervaart-Zuid, with a mix of low-rise flats and green strips. It's a strongly urban area (address density 5,161 per km²), yet the park is just a couple of streets away. Most households are singles or couples without children, and the average household size is 1.8. There are no resident reviews available, but the neighbourhood feels settled and practical. Learn more about the Jacques Veltmanbuurt neighbourhood.
Your morning shop is at Albert Heijn, just 65 metres away, on your doorstep. Dirk is around the corner. For secondary school, Calvijn College is a five-minute walk; primary schools like Daltonschool Louis Bouwmeester and Huibersschool are within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Amsterdam offers everything else you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Vesteda.
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Johan Huizingalaan 487, Amsterdam
Data from Jacques Veltmanbuurt
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About Johan Huizingalaan 487, Amsterdam
Yes, it's competitive. The average rent in the Jacques Veltmanbuurt is €2,302, and the median is €2,350, so this apartment is 24% below the neighbourhood average. With 88 m² and an A energy label, it offers good value for money.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older properties. The building was constructed in 1990, so it likely has good insulation and double glazing.
Albert Heijn is just 65 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Dirk is 194 metres away, and AH to go is 571 metres. For daily groceries, you won't have to walk far.
Secondary school Calvijn College is 331 metres away, a five-minute walk. Primary schools include Daltonschool Louis Bouwmeester (481 m) and Huibersschool Dalton basisschool (620 m). Several other primary schools are within a ten-minute walk.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, about a ten-minute walk. It connects you to Amsterdam city centre and beyond.
The neighbourhood recorded 230 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for an urban area. The area feels calm and residential, with a park nearby and good street lighting.
Currently, 7 apartments are available for rent in the Jacques Veltmanbuurt, with prices ranging from €1,695 to €3,400. The average rent per m² is €24.16, so this apartment at €20 per m² is below average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Jacques Veltmanbuurt