Pieter de Hoochstraat 19F

A spacious apartment in the Museum Quarter

This 130 m² apartment on Pieter de Hoochstraat sits in one of Amsterdam's most elegant neighbourhoods. The living area is generous, and the energy label C means heating costs are moderate. At €4,500 per month, the rent is 19% above the neighbourhood average of €3,790, so it's on the high side, but you're paying for a prime spot in the city. For context, this is one of five rental apartments in Amsterdam currently available in the area.

The Johannes Vermeerbuurt

The Johannes Vermeerbuurt is a quiet, leafy pocket of the Museumkwartier, with wide streets and stately architecture. It's home to around 1,500 residents, many of whom live alone, nearly half of households are single-person. Families with children make up about a quarter of households. The area feels residential and calm, yet you're steps from the city's cultural heart. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the neighbourhood's character speaks for itself. This is the neighbourhood Johannes Vermeerbuurt, a sought-after address without the noise of the city centre.

Daily life on the street

Your morning coffee is just around the corner at one of several cafés, and for groceries you have a Coop a couple of streets away, plus a Jumbo and Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. The Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is practically on your doorstep, and the Sweelinck College is just around the corner for secondary education. For primary schools, Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural amenities you'd expect, with museums, restaurants and parks all within easy reach.

Source and availability

At the time of writing the home is listed via two channels: www.vva.amsterdam and Grand Apartments Amsterdam on Pararius. The rent is set at €4,500 per month, and with an average rental period of 20 days in this neighbourhood, it's a fast-moving market.