Vespuccistraat 26-2
Balboaplein en omgeving · 1057 CM Amsterdam
A lively apartment on Vespuccistraat
This rental home on Vespuccistraat sits in the Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood, a bustling pocket of Amsterdam where the streets are full of life. The listing did not state an energy label, so the rest of this page focuses on the street and the area rather than the home's efficiency. At €1,900 per month, the rent sat 24% below the neighbourhood average of €2,485, which made it a keen option compared with other apartments in Amsterdam. This home has not been online since 1 November 2026.
The Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood
Based on two reviews, residents describe the area as lively and convenient. One resident says: "There are many shops in the neighbourhood, where you can get almost everything. It is reasonably clean and tidy, and traffic is fairly quiet." Another adds: "Everything is within reach. There were many shops, supermarkets and other amenities in the immediate vicinity." The mix of students, working people and social housing tenants creates a pleasant dynamic, though the bustle might be less suited to young families. With 56% of households being single-person, the area leans towards a younger, independent crowd. For more context, see the Balboaplein e.o. neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy here. A Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, so groceries are never far. For school runs, the Joop en Willy Westerweel primary school is on your doorstep, and the Islamitische basisschool Al Maes is just around the corner. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, where the city's energy is always close by.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Keij & Stefels B.V.
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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.
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About Vespuccistraat 26-2, Amsterdam
Why was there no energy label in this listing?
Keij & Stefels B.V. had published the address and price, but the label itself had not been provided. This meant the home's energy efficiency cannot be assessed from the listing alone.
Was €1,900 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,900 was 24% below the neighbourhood average of €2,485 for rental homes. The average price per square metre in the area was €45.91, and with a floor area of 49 m², this home came in below that benchmark. It was a keen price compared with other rentals in Balboaplein e.o.
How quickly do rental homes in this neighbourhood go?
Rental homes in Balboaplein e.o. are typically let within 15 days on average. This suggests there is steady demand for properties in the area, so the market here moves at a brisk pace.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily life?
Residents highlight the convenience: shops, supermarkets and amenities are all within walking distance. One review notes that "there are many shops in the neighbourhood, where you can get almost everything," while another mentions the area is lively with a mix of residents. The streets can be busy, but the neighbourhood is considered safe, even in the evenings.
How accessible is the neighbourhood by public transport?
The neighbourhood is well connected. The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, and residents note that tram and bus lines can take you to the centre of Amsterdam within a short time. The area is also easily accessible by bike, and a 30 km/h speed limit is planned to make cycling safer.
What amenities are close to this home?
A Dirk supermarket is 195 m away, and an Albert Heijn is 279 m from the door. The nearest primary school, Joop en Willy Westerweel, is 186 m away, with several other schools within a few hundred metres. A GP practice is 300 m away, and a park or green space is 400 m from the home.
