End-of-terrace houses for rent in Amstelveen

Amstelveen has few corner houses for rent, and you notice it immediately

Amstelveen is not a city where large rental complexes set the tone. The housing stock largely consists of owner-occupied homes in quiet residential areas, which means the rental market share is limited. Corner houses for rent are an even smaller category within that. They become available through private landlords and sometimes through housing associations, but rarely through large platforms with a wide range. Those who actively search must act quickly. View the current supply via the overview at the top of this page.

Corner houses in Amstelveen attract a specific type of tenant: families looking for space, expats who want a full-sized home for a temporary contract, and dual-income couples who prefer the peace of a residential area over an apartment. The proximity to Amsterdam makes the municipality attractive but pushes the price level into the higher segment.

What you need to know before you respond

Corner houses have a number of characteristics that influence your response strategy and negotiation. Keep the following in mind:

• Respond within hours, not days. With a tight supply, popular properties are sometimes already taken before a viewing is scheduled. Turn on notifications so you are the first to know when something becomes available.
• Use the free Buurtje.nl app (App Store) or download it via Google Play. The app sends free push notifications as soon as new supply appears. This way you don't have to manually search daily.
• Check the property boundary and garden maintenance. A corner house usually has two external walls and a larger or irregular garden. Ask in the rental contract who is responsible for the maintenance of the side strip and the boundary.
• Pay attention to the energy label and heating costs. Corner houses have more facade surface area than terraced houses. A poorly insulated corner house can have significantly higher heating costs in winter. Request the energy label before the viewing.
• Ask about parking rules in the neighbourhood. In Amstelveen, paid parking or a permit system applies in several neighbourhoods. Check whether there is a driveway or garage with the property, or what the costs are for a parking permit.
• The landlord is often a private individual. Private landlords sometimes apply shorter notice periods or want to set a longer rental period. Read the minimum rental term carefully, especially if you need flexibility.
• Prepare your financial documents. Landlords in this segment usually ask for an income statement, employer's statement and sometimes a bank statement. Make sure everything is up to date so you can respond quickly.

Price level: renting corner houses in Amstelveen is not cheap

Amstelveen falls into the more expensive segment when it comes to renting a corner house. The combination of a limited rental market share, the proximity of Amsterdam and the relatively high purchase prices in the region means that landlords can ask a lot. View the current price level in the overview at the top of this page.

Factors that influence the rent of a corner house in Amstelveen:

• Presence of a garage or driveway
• Energy label (A or B makes a noticeable difference in service costs)
• Neighbourhood and proximity to the centre or a train station
• Condition of the kitchen and bathroom
• Furnished or upholstered versus unfurnished

Considering buying instead of renting? Also check the supply of corner houses for sale in Amstelveen for comparison.

Neighbourhoods in Amstelveen worth considering

Not every neighbourhood in Amstelveen has as many rental properties. The following neighbourhoods score well on liveability and have a character that suits families or long-term tenants. Neighbourhood scores are based on resident reviews and change slowly.

• Bovenkerk - Westwijk Noord (8.8/10): quiet, green neighbourhood on the south side of Amstelveen. Many single-family homes, easily accessible via the A9.
• Groenelaan (8.3/10): centrally located, mix of housing types. Good connection to the centre and public transport.
• Elsrijk (8.2/10): established residential area with lots of greenery, popular with families. Relatively stable supply of private rental properties.
• Waardhuizen, Middenhoven (8.0/10): spacious layout, many single-family homes with gardens. Good for those looking for space away from the hustle and bustle.
• Bankras, Kostverloren (8.0/10): near the Amsterdamse Bos, quiet and green. Less supply, but when something becomes available it is worth it.

View extensive neighbourhood data and resident experiences on the reviews and neighbourhood data of Amstelveen page.

Nothing found? Also look at Amsterdam

The supply of corner houses in Amstelveen is limited. If you are flexible on location, it is wise to also search outside the municipal boundaries. Corner houses for rent in Amsterdam sometimes offer similar residential areas just across the border, such as in Buitenveldert or the Amstelveenseweg area. The price level may be higher, but the supply changes more often. Also check all rental properties in Amstelveen if you want to temporarily broaden your search to other property types.