Minervabuurt-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis rental home on Raphaëlstraat sits in the heart of the Apollobuurt, a neighbourhood known for its stately architecture and leafy streets. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €3,600 per month, the rent is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €4,221, making it a keen price for the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
Minervabuurt-Noord is a quiet, residential pocket of Amsterdam-Zuid with wide streets and pre-war architecture. The area is home to around 1,470 residents, with a mix of families and older households. Most homes are owner-occupied (61%), and the neighbourhood has a strong sense of community. No resident reviews are available for this area, but the streets are known for their calm atmosphere and proximity to the Vondelpark. The Minervabuurt-Noord neighbourhood is well-regarded for its green spaces and high-quality housing stock.
Your daily routine here is shaped by convenience. For groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another a couple of streets away. Ekoplaza and Jumbo are also within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, three primary schools, including the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum and De Amsterdamse Montessori School, are on your doorstep. Secondary schools like Sint Ignatiusgymnasium and Het Amsterdams Lyceum are a five-minute walk away. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which maintains excellent parks and public spaces.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Hoen Vastgoedbeheer B.V.
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At €3,600 per month, the rent is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €4,221. The median rent in Minervabuurt-Noord is €4,225, and the average price per square metre is €37.22. Given the 147 m² floor area, this works out to about €24.49 per m², which is well below the neighbourhood average. So the price is keen compared to other rentals in the area.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Three primary schools are within 100 metres: the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum, De Amsterdamse Montessori School, and Schoolvereniging Willemspark. For secondary education, Sint Ignatiusgymnasium is 300 metres away and Het Amsterdams Lyceum is 325 metres away.
The nearest Albert Heijn is 423 metres away, with another at 572 metres. Ekoplaza is 633 metres away and Jumbo is 682 metres away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
The neighbourhood recorded 153 total crimes in the latest data. This is a relatively low figure for an urban area, and the neighbourhood is generally considered safe and quiet.
Hoen Vastgoedbeheer B.V. has published only the street and price on Funda.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,658,063 | €1,575,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €10,906 | – |
| Rent price | €4,221 p/m | €4,225 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €37 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I experience my neighbourhood as suitable for families, there are good schools and it is not too busy. In the area there are many options for sports. Contact with the neighbours is sufficient, but not very close. Furthermore, there are several parks in the area and the surroundings are easily accessible, with a metro and train station within walking distance. It is a fifteen-minute bike ride to the centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIA nice, green neighbourhood with plenty of space and quiet streets. Amenities such as shops, supermarkets and schools are all nearby, making life here very comfortable. The nearby Amstelpark offers a lovely place for a walk. Public transport and main roads are easily accessible, allowing you to quickly reach the city centre or other parts of the city. All in all, it is an ideal neighbourhood for both families and young professionals who love a quiet living environment.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,096,605 | €1,720,058 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €11,341 | – |
| Rent price | €3,897 p/m | €3,559 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €33 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €822,940 | €695,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,920 | – |
| Rent price | €2,802 p/m | €2,604 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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