A rental on the Overtoom
This rental home on the Overtoom sits in the WG-terrein, a lively pocket of Amsterdam. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €2,975 a month, the rent sits 16% below the neighbourhood average of €3,530, which puts it on the keen side for the area. For context, rental homes in Amsterdam give a sense of what is available across the city.
The WG-terrein neighbourhood
The WG-terrein neighbourhood is a compact, mixed area with around 2,550 residents, many of them single-person households. Two residents have shared their experiences, giving it an average score of 6.9 out of 10. One resident says: "Nice people but dirty place and stench of exhaust gases, very busy and noisy." Another says: "School and the facilities are pleasant and I feel at ease when I walk around." So the feedback is split, with the bustle and traffic a clear downside for some, while others appreciate the ease of daily life here.
Life on the street
The Overtoom itself is a busy thoroughfare, but daily errands are simple. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away and a Lidl a five-minute walk. For schools, Huygens College for secondary education is a couple of streets away, while primary options like Cornelis Vrijschool and Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt are within a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Amsterdam adds plenty more choice for shopping and schooling.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels, including Hausing. The agent has not published full specifications for the property, so the details above are limited to what is stated in the listing.
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About Overtoom, Amsterdam
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Hausing has published only the street and price on the listing.
Is €2,975 a fair rent for this home?
The rent is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €3,530, and the median rent in the area is €3,150. With the available rental homes in the WG-terrein ranging from €2,750 to €5,500, this price sits at the lower end, which makes it keen compared with what is typically asked here.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
The WG-terrein has around 2,550 residents, with a high share of single-person households. Based on two reviews, the average score is 6.9 out of 10. One resident mentions the area feels busy and noisy with exhaust fumes, while another appreciates the schools and facilities and feels at ease walking around.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 3 kilometres from the Overtoom. That distance is manageable by bike or public transport, though the exact travel time depends on your route and mode of transport.
What supermarkets are close by?
An Albert Heijn is 139 metres away, a Jumbo is 216 metres away, and a Lidl is 304 metres away. A SPAR and another Albert Heijn are within about 500 to 600 metres, so daily groceries are within easy reach on foot.
What schools are near the Overtoom?
Huygens College, a secondary school, is 289 metres away. For primary education, Cornelis Vrijschool is 533 metres away, Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt is 568 metres away, and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is 597 metres away. Several options are within a short walk.
