Scheldebuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Lekstraat sits in a 1932 building, with a layout that feels spacious and light. At €2,400 per month, the rent is 13% below the neighbourhood average of €2,760, a keen price for the area. The home is one of the apartments in Amsterdam currently available.
The Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood is a lively part of Amsterdam-Zuid, with a high address density of 8,278 addresses per km². The area is popular among young professionals and couples: 46% of residents are between 25 and 45, and 28% are one-person households. There are few children, and the streets are lined with pre-war architecture. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Vomar is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Primary schools are on your doorstep: the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is 105 metres away, and IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren are both 117 metres. For secondary education, Berlage Lyceum is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a GP practice, a park and several restaurants within a few hundred metres.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Inter immo. The listing is available on multiple platforms.
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Lekstraat 160-2, Amsterdam
Data from Scheldebuurt-Oost
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About Lekstraat 160-2, Amsterdam
Yes, it is on the keen side. The average rent in Scheldebuurt-Oost is €2,760, and the median is €2,550. At €2,400, this apartment is 13% below the neighbourhood average, making it a relatively affordable option in the area.
Rental properties in Scheldebuurt-Oost are let quickly, the average time on the market is 17 days. This suggests a fast-moving market, so if you are interested, it is worth acting promptly.
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, meaning the home is reasonably efficient but not as well insulated as newer properties. Heating costs will be moderate, but you should expect higher bills than with an A or B label.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 17-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This gives good access to the wider Amsterdam area and beyond.
Scheldebuurt-Oost is a dense, urban neighbourhood with everything you need close by. There are several supermarkets within a five-minute walk, primary schools on your doorstep, and a park, restaurants and a GP practice all within a few hundred metres. It is a convenient area for daily errands.
The apartment is 81 m², which could work for a small family, but the neighbourhood has relatively few families, only 280 households with children out of 1,194. The area is more popular with singles and couples. There are good primary schools nearby, though.
The rental market is active, with an average of 5 apartments available at any time. The average rent per m² is €35.25, and the average size is 80 m². Homes are let quickly, typically within 17 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Scheldebuurt-Oost