Rental homes in Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 61% of the 1,274 homes are rental properties, compared to 39% owner-occupied homes. Of the total housing stock, 16% is owned by housing associations (social housing) and as much as 45% is rented out by private or commercial landlords. This makes the free-market rental sector dominant here, which is reflected in the rental prices.

The average rent in the free-market sector over the past year was €2,832 per month, with a range of €780 to €4,000. With an average floor area of 98 m², this works out at around €29 per square metre. Note: this concerns only the free-market sector, excluding social housing and room rentals. The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €564,000, almost equal to the district average of the Hoofddorppleinbuurt (€565,000) and well above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. Rental prices in Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost are therefore in line with the rest of the district, but higher than the average for rental properties in Amsterdam. At the top of this page you will always find the current daily prices and available rental properties.

Living in Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost is nestled between the Aalsmeerweg, the Haarlemmermeerstraat and the Surinameplein, in the south of Amsterdam-West. It is a typical 1920s and 1930s neighbourhood with characteristic Amsterdam School architecture: wide streets, closed building blocks with decorative brickwork and many porch apartments of three to four storeys. Here and there you will also find newer apartments from the 1980s and recent renovations. The atmosphere is quiet and village-like by Amsterdam standards, but you can be at the busier Overtoom or Vondelpark within five minutes.

Facilities in and around Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost

You can do your daily shopping at the Albert Heijn on the Haarlemmermeerstraat or the Dirk van den Broek at the Hoofddorpplein, both within walking distance. Along the Aalsmeerweg and Haarlemmermeerstraat there are various small specialist shops, a bakery, a dry cleaner and several eateries. For more extensive shopping, go to the Surinameplein or the Kinkerstraat, a few minutes away by bike. Families with children have a choice of primary schools such as the Elout and the Catharinaschool in the immediate vicinity. For sports, there are the tennis courts at Tennisvereniging Hoofddorpplein and the Zuiderbad is within ten minutes by bike. Rembrandtpark is a few hundred metres to the north, and Vondelpark is within five minutes by bike. You don't need to leave the neighbourhood for GP care and a pharmacy.

Accessibility of Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost

Accessibility is good. Tram line 2 (Aalsmeerweg stop) takes you to Amsterdam Central Station in about 20 minutes. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute bike ride away and offers connections to the metro (line 50) and sprinters towards Schiphol and Haarlem. By car, you can quickly get onto the A10 West, although parking in the neighbourhood is only possible with a permit and free spaces are scarce, especially in the evenings. By bike, you can reach Leidseplein in a quarter of an hour.

The neighbourhood mainly attracts young professionals and couples: the largest age group is 25-45 years (1,010 of the 2,175 residents) and 70% of residents are highly educated. The percentage of single-person households is high (730 of the approximately 1,100 households), which fits the profile of an urban neighbourhood with relatively many apartments. Residents appreciate the tranquillity, the central location and the mix of old and new. On the neighbourhood page of Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost you can read residents' experiences and find the current neighbourhood scores. One resident writes: "The neighbourhood feels like a village in the city. You know your neighbours, but you're in Vondelpark within five minutes." At the same time, there is also criticism of the parking pressure and rising rents.

Compared to the adjacent Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West, the eastern part is slightly quieter and more family-oriented. The Surinamepleinbuurt offers more dining and a slightly livelier streetscape, while the Legmeerpleinbuurt is similar in atmosphere but sometimes has slightly lower rents.

Who is a rental property in Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost interesting for?

With an average income of €50,700 in the neighbourhood and rents that are substantial, the free-market sector is mainly aimed at working couples and young professionals with above-average incomes. Renting an apartment in Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost requires speed: properties go off the market quickly, so keep a close eye on the current overview at the top of this page and make sure your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) are ready. For social housing, you have to wait for a housing association property, with waiting lists averaging more than ten years in Amsterdam. Register via the website of the municipality of Amsterdam for more information about WoningNet. Is buying an option? Then also check the supply of owner-occupied homes in Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost. Be honest with yourself: the rental market here is tight and prices are high. If you are more flexible in terms of location, you could also look at the Haarlemmerbuurt or the Jordaan, although prices there are similar or higher.

What residents say about Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost

Residents of Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost generally rate their neighbourhood positively, particularly in terms of accessibility and facilities. The most frequently mentioned plus points are the pleasant, quiet residential streets and the proximity of parks. Criticism focuses on the parking pressure and noise pollution from the Aalsmeerweg. One resident sums it up: "Nice neighbourhood to live in, but don't look for a parking spot after eight in the evening." See all reviews and scores on the review page of Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost.

Renting in Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost compared to surrounding neighbourhoods

Are you undecided between several neighbourhoods? Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost is similar in rent and atmosphere to the rest of the Hoofddorppleinbuurt, but each neighbourhood has its own accents. The Westlandgrachtbuurt is closer to the water and feels more open, while in the Grachtengordel-West you will find a completely different, more monumental streetscape, at even higher rents. On Buurtje.nl, we combine neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and current rental supply from more than 1,500 sources, so that as a tenant you get a fair picture before planning a viewing.