Sumatraplantsoenbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Semarangstraat sits in the lively Indische Buurt, where the streets hum with a mix of cultures and the scent of Indonesian cooking drifts from kitchen windows. At 50 m² it's compact but cleverly laid out, with an A+ energy label keeping bills low. The €2,500 rent is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €2,630, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Sumatraplantsoenbuurt is a dense, urban pocket with over 6,600 addresses per km², you're never far from a coffee shop or a corner store. Most homes are flats, and a quarter are owner-occupied; the rest are rental, giving the area a transient but energetic feel. Families with children make up about a third of households, and the average household size is 1.9, so it's popular with couples and sharers too. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the general vibe is young and multicultural.
Your morning bread run is a two-minute walk to Lidl, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner for top-ups. For school runs, Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara is on your doorstep, while Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort is a couple of streets away. The Flevoparkschool is a five-minute walk further. Daily life here is easy: the park is a couple of streets away, and the municipality Amsterdam keeps the area well-connected with trams and buses.
At the time of writing the home is listed via PCW Housing and also appears on Funda, so you can view it through several channels.
Details of this home
Semarangstraat 32-2, Amsterdam
Data from Sumatraplantsoenbuurt
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About Semarangstraat 32-2, Amsterdam
Yes, it's slightly below the neighbourhood average of €2,630 for rentals. At €50 per m², it's above the average of €40.85 per m², but the A+ energy label and compact size make it a good deal for a single person or couple.
Rental homes in Sumatraplantsoenbuurt are typically let within 18 days on average, so the market moves quickly. With only three rentals currently available, you'll want to arrange a viewing promptly.
The apartment has an A+ energy label, which is excellent. It means the home is very energy-efficient, so your heating and electricity bills will be low compared to older properties.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to Amsterdam Centraal and beyond.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.3 km away, a couple of streets from your door. It's a great spot for a lunchtime break or an evening stroll.
Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara is just 75 metres away, and Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort is 222 metres. There are also several other primary and secondary schools within a short walk.
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