Olympiaplein 55-2
Minervabuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
AreaA grand apartment on the Apollolaan
This is a spacious apartment on the Olympiaplein, in the heart of Amsterdam's Apollobuurt. With 139 m² of living space, it is a generous home in a classic 1928 building. The rent of €4,500 is 40% above the neighbourhood average of €3,211, so it sits on the high side of the market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, and this one is clearly positioned at the premium end.
The Minervabuurt-Midden neighbourhood
The Minervabuurt-Midden neighbourhood is a settled, residential pocket of the Apollobuurt. The figures show a mix of households: 40% are single-person, 35% are families with children, and the average household size is 2.2. It is a mature area, with a good spread of ages from young children to those over 65. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with 59% of homes in the hands of owners. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the statistics alone.
Life on the street
The daily routine is well served here. For groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away and several more supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School is on your doorstep, and the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum is just around the corner. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the municipality of Amsterdam offers the wider city beyond.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including AmsterHomes, The Brokers Club and HHW Makelaars.
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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 Olympiaplein 55-2, Amsterdam
Is €4,500 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is 40% above the neighbourhood average of €3,211, which puts it clearly on the high side. The apartment is also 35% larger than the average rental in the area, at 139 m² versus 103 m². Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra space and the classic 1928 building with an A energy label.
How does the energy label A affect this home?
The energy label A is the most efficient label on the official scale, which means the home is registered as very energy-efficient. This is an official registration, so you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to homes with less efficient labels. The label itself is a formal classification, not a statement about the condition of the building.
What is the neighbourhood like for families?
The Minervabuurt-Midden is a mixed residential area. Around 35% of households have children, and there is a good spread of ages, with 19% of residents under 15. The nearest primary school is on your doorstep, and several others are just around the corner. It is a settled, established part of the Apollobuurt.
How quickly do rentals go in this area?
Homes in this neighbourhood are rented out in an average of 21 days, according to the market data. That gives a sense of the pace in the area. With only 4 rentals currently available, the supply is limited, which may explain the speed at which properties are taken.
What is the average rent per square metre here?
The average rent per square metre in the neighbourhood is €35.36. At €4,500 for 139 m², this apartment works out to about €32.37 per m², which is below the neighbourhood average per square metre. The higher total rent is a result of the larger floor area.
How far is the train station from this apartment?
The train station is 1.5 kilometres from the apartment, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it a practical option for commuting or for getting around the city. The exact station is not named in the listing, but the distance is confirmed.
