Rokin 66-2
Begijnhofbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA classic canal-house apartment on Rokin
This rental apartment sits on Rokin, one of Amsterdam's grandest streets, in the heart of the Begijnhofbuurt. The listing does not state an energy label, so the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €3,000 a month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average, and the 69 m² floor area is considerably smaller than the typical rental in the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The Begijnhofbuurt neighbourhood
The Begijnhofbuurt is a tiny, historic enclave tucked between the canals and the Kalverstraat. With just 485 residents, it feels more like a village than a city centre. Most households are single people, and the age profile skews towards the 25-45 bracket, giving the streets a lively, youthful energy. The area is dominated by rental properties, with very few owner-occupied homes. The Begijnhofbuurt neighbourhood is a rare pocket of calm in the middle of the busy shopping district.
Life on the street
Daily life here revolves around the immediate surroundings. For a quick bite or a coffee, the AH to go is on your doorstep, just 65 metres away, with a SPAR a few steps further. A full Albert Heijn and a Dirk are both a couple of streets away for the weekly shop. For families, the nearest primary schools are a ten-minute walk, including the St. Antoniusschool and the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan. The central station is about a fifteen-minute walk, and the municipality of Amsterdam offers everything else you could need.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels, including hausing.
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About Rokin 66-2, Amsterdam
Is €3,000 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €3,000 is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €4,383, though the floor area of 69 m² is also 52% smaller than the average rental of 145 m². With only three rentals currently available in the Begijnhofbuurt, the market here is limited. The price is in line with what you would expect for a smaller apartment in this prime canal district.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The closest supermarket is an AH to go, just 65 metres from the front door. A SPAR is 82 metres away, and for a full grocery shop, an Albert Heijn is 309 metres and a Dirk is 324 metres. You will not have to walk far for daily essentials.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
The Begijnhofbuurt is a compact, historic area with a small population of 485. It is predominantly made up of single-person households, and the largest age group is 25 to 45-year-olds. The housing stock is almost entirely rental, which contributes to a transient but vibrant atmosphere in the middle of the city centre.
Are there schools nearby?
The nearest primary schools are about a ten-minute walk away. The St. Antoniusschool is 711 metres, the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is 770 metres, and De Witte Olifant is 797 metres. For secondary education, the Jordaan College is 701 metres away.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Hausing has published only the street and price on the listing.
