Rental homes in Ambonpleinbuurt, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Ambonpleinbuurt, Amsterdam

The Ambonpleinbuurt is predominantly a rental neighbourhood: about 80% of the housing stock consists of rental properties, compared to only 20% owner-occupied homes. The majority of these rental properties are owned by housing associations (73%), giving the neighbourhood a strong social character. The remaining 7% falls under private or commercial landlords.

In the free sector (excluding social housing), an average of €2,197 per month was paid for a rental property in the Ambonpleinbuurt over the past twelve months. Rental prices ranged from €820 to €3,000 per month, with an average living area of 91 m². This works out to approximately €24 per m² per month. This means the free sector rental level is slightly below the Amsterdam average, partly explained by the high proportion of regulated housing in the neighbourhood. The average WOZ value of homes in the Ambonpleinbuurt is €445,000, lower than the district average of Indische Buurt-West (€475,000) and clearly below the municipal average of Amsterdam (€517,000). For the current supply and daily rental prices, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Ambonpleinbuurt, Amsterdam

The Ambonpleinbuurt is located in the western part of the Indische Buurt, one of the older working-class neighbourhoods of Amsterdam-Oost. The neighbourhood owes its name to the Ambonplein, a square that serves as an informal centre for the immediate area. The streets are named after islands from the former Dutch colonies in Southeast Asia, giving the neighbourhood a recognisable historical character. The buildings largely consist of pre-war apartment buildings and porch flats from the early twentieth century, with high ceilings, large windows and a certain stateliness not found in new-build neighbourhoods. At the same time, extensive renovations have taken place in recent years, significantly improving living comfort.

The atmosphere is mixed and lively. You will find young couples, single-person households and families side by side. The largest age group is 25 to 45-year-olds, giving the neighbourhood an active and relatively young character. The average income is €32,200, noticeably lower than the Amsterdam average of €44,276, which underscores the working-class identity of the Ambonpleinbuurt.

Facilities in the Ambonpleinbuurt

For daily shopping, you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood. On the Javastraat, the main shopping street of the Indische Buurt, you will find several supermarkets including an Albert Heijn and Jumbo, supplemented by a wide range of Turkish and Surinamese toko's, butchers and greengrocers. The Javastraat is known for its diversity and has grown into a lively street with terraces and small eateries, even after the renovations of recent years.

For children, there are several primary schools in the immediate vicinity, including schools with different pedagogical profiles. The Flevopark, a cycling distance away on the east side of the neighbourhood, offers space for recreation, running and playing. For sports, local sports clubs and fitness centres are accessible via the Insulindeweg. GP practices and pharmacies are available in the neighbourhood itself or within a short walking distance.

Accessibility

The Ambonpleinbuurt is well connected by public transport. Tram line 14 runs via the Insulindeweg and connects the neighbourhood directly to the centre of Amsterdam in about ten to fifteen minutes. Metro station Verrijn Stuartweg (line 54) is within cycling distance and offers fast connections to Central Station and Amsterdam-Zuid. Several bus lines complete the public transport offering. By bike, you can reach Dam Square in twenty minutes. By car, the A10 ring road is accessible via the Insulindeweg or the Mauritskade, handy for those who regularly travel outside the city. Parking in the neighbourhood is only possible with a parking permit, which is often a challenge for visitors.

Residents appreciate the central location and good public transport connections, but are more critical of the parking pressure and the crowds on the Javastraat at weekends. On the neighbourhood page of Ambonpleinbuurt you can read all resident experiences and scores per category. One resident writes: "The neighbourhood has a lot of character and the Javastraat is wonderfully diverse, but you have to get used to the crowds and the lack of parking spaces."

Compared to the neighbouring Timorpleinbuurt-Noord and Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid, the Ambonpleinbuurt has a slightly quieter character, although rental prices in the free sector are similar. If you are considering a broader search, you can also look at the supply of rental properties in Indische Buurt-West as a whole.

Does renting in Ambonpleinbuurt suit you as a tenant?

The Ambonpleinbuurt mainly appeals to starters and young city dwellers looking for a rental home in a neighbourhood with character, without the extremely high rental prices of the canal belt or the Jordaan. The large share of social housing also makes the neighbourhood accessible for people with lower incomes, provided you are willing to wait for a housing association property. For renting an apartment in Ambonpleinbuurt via the free sector: respond quickly, as supply is limited. Check the top of the page for the current available rental properties and average time to rent. Keep your documents (proof of income, employer's statement) ready. If you want to rent a property through a housing association, register with Woningnet. For those considering buying: the supply of homes for sale in Ambonpleinbuurt is limited but does exist.

What residents say about living in Ambonpleinbuurt

Residents generally rate the Ambonpleinbuurt positively, particularly in terms of location, diversity and facilities. The atmosphere and social cohesion in the streets are appreciated, although several residents mention the parking problems and increasing crowds as drawbacks. One resident describes it as follows: "Renting in Ambonpleinbuurt feels like living in the real Amsterdam. Diverse, lively, not too tidy, but you have everything within reach." Read more experiences and scores per category on the reviews and neighbourhood data of Ambonpleinbuurt. This resident information is unique content that you won't find on any other housing site at neighbourhood level.

Compare rental properties in and around the Ambonpleinbuurt

Are you looking for a property to rent in Ambonpleinbuurt but also want to consider alternatives? The adjacent Timorpleinbuurt-Noord and Timorpleinbuurt-Zuid offer similar property types, but with a slightly different street layout and sometimes a quieter character. For a broader supply, you can visit rental properties in Amsterdam or compare with popular neighbourhoods elsewhere in the city, such as the Haarlemmerbuurt or the Jordaan, where free sector rental prices are generally higher. Buurtje.nl combines current property supply with resident reviews, neighbourhood statistics and rental market data at neighbourhood level, so that as a tenant you not only find a property but also understand whether the neighbourhood suits you. More information about the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.