Terraced houses for rent in Amstelveen

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

Amstelveen has traditionally been a home-owning municipality. The housing stock largely consists of 1960s and 1970s terraced houses that have remained in private hands for decades. This means that the supply of terraced houses for rent is limited and mostly comes onto the market through private landlords, not housing associations. Anyone looking to rent a terraced house in Amstelveen competes with families, expats, and people moving from Amsterdam in search of more space for a similar price.

The supply changes quickly. Check the current overview at the top of this page for the most recent properties.

What you need to know before you respond

Terraced houses in Amstelveen require a specific approach. These are the main points to keep in mind:

• Respond within the hour. Private landlords in Amstelveen schedule viewings quickly. A response after a day is often too late.
• Install the Buurtje.nl app on your phone. The app is free and sends a push notification as soon as a new property becomes available. Download it from the App Store or Google Play. This way you won't miss any new listings.
• Prepare your landlord dossier. Think of an employer's statement, recent payslips, a copy of your ID, and a landlord reference. Private landlords in Amstelveen ask for this as standard.
• Check the service costs. For terraced houses with a garden or garage, landlords sometimes charge extra costs that are not included in the basic rent. Always ask for the all-in price.
• Pay attention to energy labels. Many houses from the 1960s and 1970s have a lower label. This directly affects your monthly energy costs, especially in a semi-detached house without floor insulation.
• Ask about the notice period. With private rentals, the notice period for tenants is legally one month, but landlords may stipulate a longer period for themselves. Read the contract carefully.
• Also consider terraced houses in Amsterdam if the supply in Amstelveen temporarily dries up. Neighbourhoods like Buitenveldert border directly on Amstelveen.

Why terraced houses here fall into the higher segment

Renting a terraced house in Amstelveen is not cheap. The municipality has a favourable location (good public transport connections to Amsterdam, quiet residential streets, lots of greenery) and that pushes up the price. Almost all supply falls in the free sector. Social housing of this type is hardly ever available, and when it is, there are long waiting times.

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

• Presence of a garage or driveway (scarce and sought after)
• Energy label (A or B attracts higher asking prices)
• Location relative to the Stadshart and the Amstelveenlijn
• Condition of the kitchen and bathroom (private landlords renovate to varying degrees)
• Garden orientation (sun in the back garden noticeably increases the asking price)

For current price levels: see the overview at the top of this page.

Most sought-after neighbourhoods

Not every neighbourhood in Amstelveen has as many terraced houses on the rental market. These are the neighbourhoods that stand out, with their resident score:

• Bovenkerk - Westwijk Noord (8.8/10): quiet, green neighbourhood with many family homes. Popular with people who want to leave the city but not live far away.
• Groenelaan (8.3/10): centrally located, easily accessible and close to shops. Many 1970s terraced houses.
• Elsrijk (8.2/10): wide streets, lots of greenery, popular with expats working for international companies in the region.
• Waardhuizen, Middenhoven (8.0/10): newer buildings, family-oriented atmosphere, good schools nearby.
• Bankras, Kostverloren (8.0/10): quiet, on the edge of the municipality, less busy than central neighbourhoods.

More neighbourhood data and resident reviews can be found on the municipality page of Amstelveen.

If Amstelveen is too tight: also look at Amsterdam

The supply of terraced houses for rent in Amstelveen is limited at any time. Those who are flexible in location would do well to also look at the supply of terraced houses in Amsterdam. Neighbourhoods like Buitenveldert and the Rivierenbuurt are within cycling distance of Amstelveen and have a similar living character.

Want to stay in Amstelveen but also considering buying? Then check out the supply of terraced houses for sale in Amstelveen as an alternative.