Trompbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on the Willem de Zwijgerlaan is a compact but cleverly laid-out home in a lively part of Amsterdam. With an A+ energy label, it's one of the most efficient homes you'll find in a 1934 building, meaning low heating costs and a warm, dry interior. At 49 m² it's 30% smaller than the neighbourhood average, which is reflected in the rent: €2,750 is exactly the median for the area, so you're paying a fair price for what you get. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one sits right in the middle of the local market.
The neighbourhood Trompbuurt scores a 7.69 out of 10 from residents, based on two reviews. One resident describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood" with an ice cream shop and a playground, though they note that playgrounds for older children are lacking. Another says the atmosphere is pleasant and the restaurants and shops are very good, but regrets the lack of community feeling, many students and expats live here, which creates a divide. The area is densely populated (over 11,500 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of flats, with a young skew: nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45.
For your morning bread, an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and an Aldi is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, De Visserschool and Admiraal De Ruyterschool, are both within a five-minute walk, making the school run a breeze. The Marcanti College for secondary education is also a couple of streets away. A GP and a restaurant are on your doorstep, and a park is a five-minute walk away. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and transport links you'd expect from the capital, though the nearest train station is a ten-minute drive.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels: Grand Relocation B.V. and Huispedia. The rent is €2,750 per month, and with an A+ label and a central location, it's a practical choice for a professional or couple looking for an efficient city base.
Details of this home
Willem de Zwijgerlaan 107-2, Amsterdam
Good · 2 residents
It's nice there and friendly people. But a sense of togetherness is lacking and I don't have much contact with my neighbours either, which I regret. My primary school days in this neighbourhood were really perfect and the restaurants and shops are also very good. But there are many students and expats, which makes me feel a certain divide and not much community. I myself would like to move out, but that's certainly not possible in my neighbourhood because they are far too expensive.
Auto-translated to English by AINice and cosy, there is an ice cream shop and a playground called de ruige speeltijn but now it's for babies because everything is getting super small, which is a shame, but the rest is great. We get along well and some of my friends live very close by, which is also nice. But I do think there should be more playgrounds for older children, because babies are fine at home too, but older kids just end up on their phones or laptops, so more playgrounds for older children, that's the only thing.
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About Willem de Zwijgerlaan 107-2, Amsterdam
Yes, it's exactly the median rent for rental apartments in the Trompbuurt, where the average is €2,875 and prices range from €2,400 to €3,775. At 49 m², you're paying €56 per m², which is above the neighbourhood average of €43 per m², but the A+ energy label and central location help justify it.
The Trompbuurt is a dense, urban area with a young population, nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45. Residents describe it as cosy with good shops and restaurants, but note a lack of community feeling due to many students and expats. There's a playground and an ice cream shop, though some wish for more facilities for older children.
It has an A+ energy label, which is excellent for a building from 1934. This means very low energy costs and a comfortable indoor climate. You won't have to worry about draughts or high heating bills.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: De Visserschool (140 m) and Admiraal De Ruyterschool (197 m). For secondary education, Marcanti College is 269 m away. There are also several other schools within a short distance.
The nearest train station is 3.5 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a 30-minute walk. Public transport connections within Amsterdam are good, but for intercity travel you'll need to factor in that distance.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The apartment is on the second floor, so outdoor space is not included. However, a park is 400 m away for a quick escape outdoors.
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