Vondelstraat 11B2
Vondelparkbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment
This apartment on Vondelstraat sits in the heart of the Vondelparkbuurt-Oost, a stone's throw from the park itself. Built in 1942, it has that pre-war Amsterdam character that so many people look for. At €4,500 per month, the rent sits about 25% below the neighbourhood average, which makes it a keen option compared with other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Vondelparkbuurt-Oost neighbourhood
The Vondelparkbuurt-Oost neighbourhood is a compact, lively pocket of the city with just under a thousand residents. It is a predominantly adult area, with a high share of single-person households and relatively few families with children. The streets are busy and urban, with a very high address density that reflects the central Amsterdam feel. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the statistics rather than personal accounts.
Life on the street
Daily life here revolves around the immediate surroundings. For groceries, a SPAR is just around the corner, with a Lidl and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, the Cornelis Vrijschool, is a five-minute walk, and the Barlaeus Gymnasium for secondary education is similarly close. A park or green space is on your doorstep, and the nearest GP practice is a short stroll away. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam, with the city centre and its amenities easily reachable.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through The Brokers Club and is also available via Funda, so it is being marketed through several channels.
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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 Vondelstraat 11B2, Amsterdam
Is €4,500 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €4,500 is about 25% below the average for rental properties in the Vondelparkbuurt-Oost, where the average is €5,983. The floor area of 79 m² is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 110 m², which partly explains the difference. Compared with what is currently available in the area, this rent is on the keen side.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is an official registration recorded in the national energy label database. A D label is in the middle of the scale, meaning the home is neither the most nor the least efficient. You can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount will depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 3.1 km from the apartment. That is a manageable distance if you commute by train, though you would likely cycle or take public transport for the last part of the journey. The station itself is not named in the listing, but the distance is stated.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily life?
The Vondelparkbuurt-Oost is a densely populated urban area with a high address density. It is home to mostly adults, with a large share of single-person households. For daily errands, a SPAR is 164 metres away, a Lidl 219 metres, and an Albert Heijn 222 metres. A park is just 200 metres from the door, and the nearest GP practice is half a kilometre away.
Are there good schools nearby?
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. The Cornelis Vrijschool for primary education is 300 metres away, and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is 409 metres. For secondary education, the Barlaeus Gymnasium is 426 metres and Huygens College is 476 metres. All are within a short walk of the apartment.
How does the rent compare with other rentals in the area?
The rent of €4,500 is below the average of €5,983 for the neighbourhood, and well below the median of €7,500. The cheapest rental currently available in the area is €2,950 and the most expensive is €7,500. With 55 homes rented out in the area recently, there is a reasonable amount of activity in the market.
