A calm spot on the water
This apartment on Stuurmankade sits in the Borneo neighbourhood, a quiet peninsula in Amsterdam's Eastern Docklands. The area feels open and airy, with wide streets and water on both sides. At €2,140 per month for 102 m², the rent sits in line with the going rate for apartments in Amsterdam.
The Borneo neighbourhood
Borneo is a residential island with a mix of families and older residents, and a good share of households with children. The streets are calm and the pace is relaxed, a contrast to the busier parts of the city. With 2,715 residents, it is a compact community where neighbours tend to know each other. The area has a strong sense of place, shaped by its harbour history and modern housing. For more on the area, see the Borneo neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner for groceries, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For school runs, Basisschool De Achthoek is on your doorstep, with Montessorischool Op de Kade a short walk further. The nearest secondary school, Montessori Lyceum Pax, is also within easy reach. The wider area falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which brings all the city's amenities within reach.
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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 Stuurmankade 246, Amsterdam
Is €2,140 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €2,140 per month for 102 m² works out at about €21 per m². In the Borneo neighbourhood, the average rent for available homes is €2,312, with a median of €2,129. This places the apartment in line with the local market, neither at the top nor the bottom of the range.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient category on the official scale. This means the home is registered as highly energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating costs compared with less efficient labels. The label is an official registration and does not say anything specific about the condition of the building.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away. That is a manageable distance if you commute by rail, though you would likely cycle or take public transport for the last stretch. The exact station is not named in the listing, but the distance gives a sense of the connection.
What is the neighbourhood like for families?
Borneo has a noticeable family presence, with 41% of households including children. The area is quiet and residential, with several primary schools within a short walk, including Basisschool De Achthoek just 197 m away. The mix of ages and the calm streets make it a comfortable place for daily life.
How close are the daily amenities?
Groceries are close by, with Albert Heijn at 489 m and Jumbo at 679 m. For everyday needs, a GP practice is 0.7 km away and a park or green space is also 0.7 km. Restaurants are just 0.2 km away, so eating out is easy without going far.
What is the housing market like in Borneo right now?
There are currently 14 rental homes available in the neighbourhood, with rents ranging from €1,928 to €3,300 per month. The average rental period for recently let homes is 26 days, which gives a sense of how quickly places move. With 91 homes let recently, there is steady activity in the area.
