Marco Polostraat 193HS
Balboaplein en omgeving · 1057 WK Amsterdam
A classic Amsterdam apartment on Marco Polostraat
This rental home sits on Marco Polostraat in the Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood, a classic 1925 Amsterdam apartment building. This listing did not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €2,350 per month, the rent sat 28% below the neighbourhood average of €3,286, which put it on the keen side for the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price depending on size and location. This home has not been online since 24 September 2026.
The Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood
Based on two reviews, residents describe the Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood as a mixed, lively area. One resident says: "There are many shops in the neighbourhood, where you can get almost everything. It is reasonably clean and tidy, and traffic is fairly quiet." Another adds: "Everything is within reach. There are many shops, supermarkets and other amenities in the immediate vicinity." The area is densely populated, with many single-person households and a young demographic, mostly people between 25 and 45. It is a strongly urban setting with a high address density.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy here. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dirk a couple of streets away and Aldi a five-minute walk. For school runs, Joop en Willy Westerweel primary school is on your doorstep, with Islamitische basisschool Al Maes and Rosa Boekdrukker. The nearest GP is a couple of streets away, and a park is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a dense network of amenities across the city.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through Grand Relocation and available via two channels. The agent had not published the energy label.
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About Marco Polostraat 193HS, Amsterdam
Was €2,350 a fair rent for this apartment?
At €2,350 per month, this apartment was priced 28% below the neighbourhood average of €3,286. The median rent in the area was €2,500, so this listing sat below that too. With an average price per square metre of €60.62 in the neighbourhood, this home at 50 m² came in at €47 per m², which was on the keen side compared with the local market.
How quickly do rental homes in this neighbourhood go?
Rental homes in the Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood are let on average within 15 days. That gives a sense of the pace of the local rental market. With seven rental properties currently available in the area, there is a limited supply to choose from at any given time.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents describe the area as lively and diverse, with a mix of students, working people and social housing tenants. One resident notes there are many shops and that it feels safe, even in the evenings. Another mentions the neighbourhood is easily accessible by public transport and bike, with a planned 30 km/h speed limit to make cycling safer. It is a busy area, which one resident says may be less suitable for young children.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 2.7 km from this home. That is roughly a ten-minute cycle or a short bus ride, depending on the route. The neighbourhood is well connected by tram and bus lines, according to residents.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Daily amenities are close by. Albert Heijn is 220 metres away, Dirk is 245 metres, and Aldi is 471 metres. A GP practice is 300 metres away, a park is 400 metres, and a library is 600 metres. Several primary schools are within a short walk, including Joop en Willy Westerweel at 111 metres and Islamitische basisschool Al Maes at 220 metres.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
Grand Relocation had published only the street and price on the listing source.
