Hemonybuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis rental apartment on the Tweede Jan Steenstraat sits in one of Amsterdam's liveliest neighbourhoods. With 70 m² of living space and an energy label B, it's a practical home for anyone who wants to be in the middle of the city. The rent of €2,500 is 29% below the neighbourhood average of €3,531, making it a keen price for the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its affordability.
This is the Hemonybuurt, a dense urban pocket within the Oude Pijp. With over 11,000 addresses per km², it's one of the most intensely populated areas in the country. The streets are lined with classic 19th-century architecture, and the atmosphere is young and energetic, most residents are between 25 and 45. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: a mix of singles and couples, with few families. The neighbourhood Hemonybuurt is all about city living at its most concentrated.
Your morning bread run is a two-minute walk to the Lidl on the corner. For a wider selection, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are just a couple of streets away. School runs are easy too: the 4e Montessorischool de Pinksterbloem is a five-minute walk, and the IVKO secondary school is about the same distance. The municipality Amsterdam has all the urban amenities you'd expect, from restaurants (one around the corner) to a park within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Von Poll Real Estate.
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Tweede Jan Steenstraat 69D, Amsterdam
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About Tweede Jan Steenstraat 69D, Amsterdam
Yes, it's a keen price. The average rent in the Hemonybuurt is €3,531, and the median is €2,850. At €2,500, this apartment is 29% below the neighbourhood average. The floor area of 70 m² is smaller than the average of 98 m², but the price per m² (€35.71) is also below the neighbourhood average of €37.20.
Rental properties in the Hemonybuurt are let quickly, the average time on the market is 17 days. With only 9 rentals currently available in the neighbourhood, demand is high. If you're interested, it's worth acting promptly.
The apartment has an energy label B, which is good. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, so your heating and electricity costs should be moderate. You won't face the high bills associated with older, uninsulated properties.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away. That's about a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride. The area is well served by trams and buses, so you can easily reach Amsterdam Centraal or other parts of the city.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: the 4e Montessorischool de Pinksterbloem (482 m), ASVO (490 m), and Basisschool Oscar Carré (627 m). For secondary education, IVKO - Leren van Kunst is 426 m away. All are within a five- to ten-minute walk.
The Hemonybuurt recorded 226 total crimes in the latest data. As a dense urban area, it's typical for a city centre neighbourhood. The streets are busy and well-lit, and the area is popular with young professionals and students.
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