Lastage, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 110 m² apartment on Oude Waal sits in the lively Lastage neighbourhood, part of the historic centre. With an energy label B and a rent of €3,950, it is priced 12% below the neighbourhood average of €4,488, a keen deal for a home of this size. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its value.
Lastage is a compact neighbourhood with just over 1,100 residents, mostly singles (410 one-person households) and few families with children (80). The streets are calm, and residents appreciate that. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other." Another: "We live in a nice quiet neighbourhood and contact with the surroundings is also pleasant." A third adds: "Quiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood Lastage scores 7.91 out of 10. The area is densely built (over 6,700 addresses per km²) and very urban, yet it feels safe and neighbourly.
Your morning bread run is a couple of streets away at Albert Heijn, and there is another Albert Heijn just around the corner. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk. Two primary schools are within walking distance: St. Antoniusschool and De Witte Olifant. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and leisure options you would expect from the capital, with a restaurant just around the corner and a library a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including BrinkBorgh Makelaardij. The rent of €3,950 is competitive for the area, and with an average rental period of 19 days in the neighbourhood, it is worth noting that homes here tend to move quickly.
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Oude Waal 25-3, Amsterdam
Good · 6 residents
Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live in a nice quiet neighbourhood and contact with the surroundings is also pleasant
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people
Auto-translated to English by AIMy house is very old and draughty and nothing is being done about it; the neighbourhood itself is friendly.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of green and quiet but almost no rubbish bins. Neighbour contact (the house itself is not okay. Nothing is ever done about it
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood generally looks green, quiet and pleasant. Neighbourly contact is generally very good, but there are also some canal-belt types who walk around with their nose in the air and can't even manage a greeting. But that shouldn't spoil the fun.
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About Oude Waal 25-3, Amsterdam
Yes, it is a fair price. The average rent in Lastage for similar homes is €4,488, so this apartment is 12% below that. At €35.91 per m², it is also lower than the neighbourhood average of €44.58 per m². Given the size, energy label B, and central location, the rent is keen.
Rental homes in Lastage are let quickly, on average within 19 days. This suggests a fast-moving market, so if you are interested, it is worth acting promptly.
Lastage is a quiet, friendly neighbourhood in the heart of Amsterdam. Residents describe it as calm and neighbourly, with people looking out for each other. It is densely built but feels safe. The area has few families and many singles, and it scores 7.91 out of 10 from resident reviews.
The nearest train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach other parts of the city and beyond.
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. The closest is an Albert Heijn at 294 m, and another Albert Heijn at 410 m. A SPAR is at 431 m, and an Ekoplaza organic supermarket is at 440 m. Daily shopping is very convenient.
Yes, there are primary schools within walking distance. St. Antoniusschool is just 160 m away, and De Witte Olifant is 301 m away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.1 km away.
The apartment has energy label B, which means it is quite efficient. You can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes with lower labels. The exact consumption will depend on your usage.
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