Singel 16F
Langestraat en omgeving, Amsterdam
A canal-side apartment in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment on Singel sits in the middle of the Grachtengordel-West, one of Amsterdam's most atmospheric districts. With 68 m² of living space, it is a compact home in a building that dates from 1712. The energy label is A, which is very efficient. At €2,700 per month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average, though the floor area is also considerably smaller than the typical rental in the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in both size and price.
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood is a small, central pocket of the canal belt with around 1,900 residents. It is a predominantly adult area, with a high share of single-person households and relatively few families with children. The age spread is broad, with a noticeable group of residents over 65. The housing stock is mostly rental, and the streets have a calm, residential feel despite the central location. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the statistics alone.
Daily life on the street
For daily shopping, the Albert Heijn on the corner is just around the corner, and there are several other branches within a short walk. The nearest primary school, de Burght, is on your doorstep, while Vinse School for secondary education is a couple of streets away. A GP practice is also close by, which is handy for everyday needs. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a dense network of amenities, and the central station is about a ten-minute walk from the apartment.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Singel 16F, Amsterdam
Is €2,700 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €4,101, but the floor area of 68 m² is also 84% smaller than the average of 425 m². So the price is in line with what you get for the size, rather than a bargain. The apartment is compact, and the rent reflects that.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient category. This means the home is officially registered as having a very good energy performance. You can expect relatively low energy costs compared to homes with a less efficient label.
How old is the building?
The building dates from 1712, making it part of Amsterdam's historic canal belt. The age of the building is a fact of the listing, but the condition of the interior or installations is not stated. The energy label A does suggest the home has been brought up to a modern standard.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood is a small, central area with about 1,900 residents. It is mostly adults, with a high proportion of single-person households and few families with children. The housing stock is predominantly rental, and the streets have a quiet, residential character despite the central location.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.5 km from the apartment, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach other parts of the city or travel further afield. The central location also means many amenities are within walking distance.
What shops and schools are nearby?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner at 240 m, with several other branches within a short walk. The nearest primary school, de Burght, is on your doorstep at 187 m, and Vinse School for secondary education is 349 m away. A GP practice is also close by.





