Oostenburg, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on VOC-kade sits in a brand-new building on Amsterdam's Oostenburg island, with large windows and a sleek finish. At €2,005 a month, the rent is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €2,418, making it a keen price for a 71 m² home. Compared to other apartments in Amsterdam, this is a competitive option in the rental market.
Oostenburg is one of the Oostelijke Eilanden, a former shipyard area turned into a residential neighbourhood with a mix of historic warehouses and new-build blocks. It feels calm and spacious, with water on three sides and the city centre a short walk away. The area is popular with young professionals and couples, over half the households are single-person, and the average household size is just 1.5. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the low crime figures and proximity to parks suggest a peaceful environment. For more context, see the Oostenburg neighbourhood.
For your daily bread, Vomar is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Three primary schools, Piet Hein, Basisschool Oostelijke Eilanden and Alan Turingschool, are all within a five-minute walk, making the morning school run easy. A secondary school, Montessori Lyceum Pax, is a ten-minute walk away. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which means excellent city-wide amenities and public transport connections.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via REBO Huurwoningen.
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VOC-kade 190, Amsterdam
Data from Oostenburg
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131 within 5 km
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About VOC-kade 190, Amsterdam
Yes, it is competitive. The average rent in Oostenburg is €2,418, so this apartment is 17% cheaper. For a 71 m² apartment with an A++ energy label, the price per square metre works out at about €28, well below the neighbourhood average of €34.51 per m².
The energy label is A++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. The building was constructed in 2021, so it meets modern insulation and ventilation standards.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle.
Vomar is 496 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 569 metres, a five-minute walk. Jumbo and SPAR express are also within a ten-minute walk, so daily shopping is very convenient.
Yes, several primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Piet Hein (387 m), Basisschool Oostelijke Eilanden (397 m) and Alan Turingschool (449 m). For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Pax is 736 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
Oostenburg is a quiet, modern residential area on an island in Amsterdam. It has a mix of new-build apartments and historic warehouses, with water views and green spaces nearby. The population is young, most residents are between 25 and 45, and the area feels safe, with low crime figures.
Rental homes in Oostenburg are let quickly. In the past, properties took an average of 25 days to rent, which is relatively fast. With only 24 apartments currently available for rent, demand is high.
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