A modern apartment in the Cruquiusbuurt
This apartment on Mortelstraat 42 sits in the Cruquiusbuurt, a lively part of Amsterdam's Eastern Docklands. Built in 2017, it has an A energy label, which means it is very efficient to run. At €1,785 per month, the rent sits just below the neighbourhood average of €1,846, so it is in line with what similar apartments in Amsterdam go for here.
The Cruquiusbuurt
The Cruquiusbuurt is a young, energetic area. Most residents are between 25 and 45, and nearly half of all households are single people. It is a dense, urban spot with a strong sense of activity. There are no reviews from residents available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the figures. The area is part of the Cruquiusbuurt neighbourhood, which has a very high address density, reflecting its compact, city-centre feel.
Life on the street
Daily life here is straightforward. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is a ten-minute walk away, with a Lidl and a Jumbo a little further. For families, there are several primary schools within easy reach, including Dalton Kind Centrum de Kleine Kapitein just around the corner and Kindcentrum Sluisbuurt a couple of streets away. A secondary school, Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK Soembawastraat, is about a ten-minute walk. The area falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, so you are within the city's wider network of services and transport.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Van der Linden.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Mortelstraat 42, Amsterdam
Is €1,785 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,785 is slightly below the average of €1,846 for rentals in the Cruquiusbuurt. The median rent in the neighbourhood is €1,800, so this apartment is priced in line with the local market. With 91 m² of floor space, it also comes in above the average rental size of 80 m² in the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label a home can have. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to homes with less efficient labels. The label is an official registration, so it reflects the property's energy performance as certified.
How close is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away. That is a manageable distance if you commute by rail, though you would likely cycle or take public transport to get there. The neighbourhood itself is well connected within Amsterdam.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Cruquiusbuurt is a young area, with 63% of residents aged between 25 and 45. Nearly half of all households are single people, and only 17% of households have children. It is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a very high address density, giving it a lively, city-centre character.
Are there good schools nearby?
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. Dalton Kind Centrum de Kleine Kapitein is just around the corner at 209 metres, and Kindcentrum Sluisbuurt is 249 metres away. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK Soembawastraat is about 882 metres from the apartment.
How many rentals are currently available in the neighbourhood?
There are 51 rental properties currently available in the Cruquiusbuurt. Prices range from €720 to €4,000 per month, with an average of €1,846. The average rental in the area is 80 m², so this apartment at 91 m² is slightly larger than the typical offering.
