A classic Amsterdam apartment on the Waalstraat
This apartment on the Waalstraat sits in the Scheldebuurt-Oost, a part of Amsterdam where the streets have a settled, established feel. The building dates from 1932, and the home offers 92 square metres of living space. At €2,950 per month, the rent sat right in line with the local market, where the average asking price was €2,930. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this price matched what similar homes in this area were asking. This home has not been online since 15 September 2026.
The Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood
The Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood is a dense, urban pocket of the city, with a very high address density that reflects its central character. The population is predominantly adults in their mid-twenties to mid-forties, and half of all households are single people. It is a lively, compact area where most daily needs are within easy reach. The mix of residents gives the streets a busy, metropolitan rhythm, and the housing stock is almost entirely apartments, with no single-family homes at all.
Life on the street
The daily routine here is straightforward. For groceries, the Vomar is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn and a Coop a couple of streets away. For families, several primary schools are close by, including the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal right on your doorstep and the Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren a couple of streets away. Secondary education is available at the Berlage Lyceum, a ten-minute walk. The area is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which means all the city's amenities are never far off.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via ME Makelaars 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Waalstraat 61, Amsterdam
Was €2,950 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking rent of €2,950 matched the median rent in the Scheldebuurt-Oost, where the median was also €2,950 and the average was €2,930. The price per square metre worked out to about €32, which was below the neighbourhood average of €37.40 per square metre. Given the 92 square metres of space, the rent was in line with what other homes in this area were asking.
How quickly do rental homes in this neighbourhood go?
Homes in the Scheldebuurt-Oost are rented out on average within 18 days. That gives a sense of the pace of the local rental market. The listing was at the time available through one agent, ME Makelaars B.V.
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.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 1.4 kilometres away, which is roughly a 15 to 20 minute walk or a short cycle. The neighbourhood itself is very densely built, with a high address density, so most daily amenities are much closer than the station.
What kind of neighbourhood is Scheldebuurt-Oost for daily life?
It is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a strong concentration of adults aged 25 to 45. Half of all households are single people, and the housing stock is entirely apartments. For daily needs, the nearest supermarket is about 340 metres away, and a primary school is just 35 metres from the door, so the essentials are very close at hand.
Are there schools nearby for children?
Yes, there are several primary schools within a short walk. The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is just 35 metres away, and both IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren are about 178 metres from the home. For secondary education, the Berlage Lyceum is about 542 metres away.
