P.C. Hooftbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 64 m² apartment sits on one of Amsterdam's most famous shopping streets, in the heart of the Museum Quarter. The building dates from 1905 and has an excellent A+ energy label. At €2,650 per month, the rent is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €3,700, a keen price for this sought-after area. For context, the average rent for apartments in Amsterdam is higher, making this a relatively affordable option.
The neighbourhood P.C. Hooftbuurt is a compact, upscale neighbourhood with around 815 residents. Most households are single-person (240) or couples without children (140), and the average household size is 1.7. The area is densely built-up (8,596 addresses per km²) and very urban. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: it's a central, lively district with a high proportion of rental homes (68%) and a mix of ages, from young professionals to older residents.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: the Cornelis Vrijschool and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier. For secondary education, the Barlaeus Gymnasium is also close by. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and recreational amenities you'd expect, with a park or public garden just 200 m away and a restaurant on your doorstep.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Engel & Völkers Amsterdam. The rent is set at €2,650 per month, and given the limited supply (only 9 rental properties currently available in the neighbourhood), it's worth noting that the market is tight.
Details of this home
Pieter Cornelisz. Hooftstraat 51B, Amsterdam
Data from P.C. Hooftbuurt
Data from P.C. Hooftbuurt
152 within 5 km
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About Pieter Cornelisz. Hooftstraat 51B, Amsterdam
Yes, it is competitive. The average rent in the P.C. Hooftbuurt is €3,700, and the median is €2,950. At €2,650, this apartment is 28% below the neighbourhood average, making it a relatively affordable option for the area. The average price per m² is €46.27, so for 64 m² you would expect around €2,961, again, this listing is below that.
The apartment has an energy label A+, which is very efficient. This means you can expect low energy costs for heating and hot water, as the building is well-insulated. In a city like Amsterdam, where many older buildings have lower labels, this is a significant advantage.
The nearest train station is 3.0 km away. That is about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The area is well-connected by tram and bus, but for intercity trains you would need to travel to Amsterdam Centraal or Zuid.
There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: the Cornelis Vrijschool (130 m) and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier (198 m). For secondary education, the Barlaeus Gymnasium is 281 m away, and the Sweelinck College and Montessori Lyceum are also within walking distance.
The P.C. Hooftbuurt recorded 341 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a small area. However, this is a very central, busy neighbourhood with many shops and tourists, so petty crime like pickpocketing may be a factor. The area is generally considered safe, but it is always wise to be aware of your surroundings.
Currently, there are only 9 rental properties available in the P.C. Hooftbuurt, with prices ranging from €2,650 to €8,500. The average time a property stays on the market before being rented is 22 days, indicating a fast-moving market. This apartment is the cheapest available at the moment.
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