Terraced houses for rent in Amsterdam
A terraced house for rent in Amsterdam is scarce and goes quickly. Here you can read where to look and how to respond faster than the rest.
Amsterdam rents more than it buys, and terraced houses are scarce
Amsterdam has traditionally been a city of renters. More than half of the housing stock consists of rental properties, and the free-sector supply is under constant pressure. Terraced houses, the ground-level type with neighbours on both sides, form a small niche within that supply. Most housing in Amsterdam consists of apartments. A terraced house with its own front door, garden and multiple floors is therefore relatively rare and attracts many candidates at once.
For those looking to rent a terraced house in Amsterdam, the supply is concentrated in expansion districts and post-war neighbourhoods on the edge of the city. Think of Nieuw-West, Noord and Zuidoost. The city centre and the 19th-century belt offer hardly any ground-level rental properties. Anyone looking for space for a family or a dog is more realistically looking in the suburbs.
View the current supply and the most recent price range in all rental properties in Amsterdam at the top of this page.
How to increase your chances of a terraced house
- Respond within the hour. Popular terraced houses in Amsterdam are sometimes online for less than a day. If you respond in the evening to a property that was listed in the morning, you are often already too late.
- Use the Buurtje.nl app. The app is free and sends a push notification as soon as new supply appears that matches your search criteria. This way you don't have to keep refreshing yourself. Download via the App Store or Google Play.
- Have your documents ready. Employer's statement, recent payslips, ID and a bank statement. Landlords and agents ask for this as standard, and submitting quickly makes a difference.
- Be realistic about income requirements. For free-sector rentals, landlords typically calculate with a gross monthly income of three to four times the rent. Check this in advance so you don't respond to properties that are beyond your reach.
- Broaden your search area to the city edge. Terraced houses in Amsterdam are almost never in the ring. Don't skip neighbourhoods like Sloten, Reigersbos and Oostzanerwerf based on name alone.
- Pay attention to service costs in the rent. For terraced houses in the free sector, high advance payments for gas, water and electricity are sometimes included. Always compare the bare rent, not just the all-in price.
- Ask about the energy label. Ground-level homes with a poor energy label can entail high heating costs, especially in older post-war construction.
What determines the rent of a terraced house in Amsterdam?
Renting terraced houses in Amsterdam falls into the higher segment of the Dutch rental market. The city has structurally more demand than supply, and that translates into prices. A number of factors determine where a specific property falls in that spectrum.
- Location within the city. Properties close to an NS station or fast public transport connection command more than comparable properties further from the centre.
- Garden and parking possibility. A back garden or private parking space noticeably increases the rent, especially in a city where parking is scarce.
- Construction period and state of maintenance. New-build terraced houses (2000s and later) are generally more expensive than post-war construction from the 1950s and 1960s, but have lower energy costs.
- Social housing versus free sector. Social housing falls outside this supply. Those who want to qualify for it need a long registration period with Woningnet.
Current prices are in the overview at the top of this page. Also view the reviews and neighbourhood data of Amsterdam for context per district.
Districts with the highest resident satisfaction
Resident figures give a fairer picture of a district than a brochure. These are the Amsterdam districts with the highest scores, including a brief description.
- Houthavens (10.0/10): New-build district on former harbour area, directly on the IJ. Quiet, modern and well-connected.
- Stadionbuurt (9.5/10): 1930s neighbourhood in Amsterdam-Zuid with plenty of greenery and a strong community.
- Oostzanerwerf (9.4/10): Quiet residential area in Amsterdam-Noord, affordable by Amsterdam standards and family-oriented.
- Reigersbos (9.1/10): Residential area in Zuidoost with many ground-level homes, greenery and good schools in the vicinity.
- IJburg-Oost (9.0/10): Relatively new island in the IJmeer, popular with families due to the space and water.
Want to know how residents rate a specific street or neighbourhood? View the full neighbourhood data via the district pages above.
No luck in Amsterdam? Also look at Amstelveen
If renting a terraced house in Amsterdam doesn't work out due to limited supply or prices, it is wise to explore the immediate surroundings. Amstelveen borders Amsterdam-Zuid and has its own stock of ground-level rental properties, often in quieter residential areas with more space. The connection with Amsterdam via tram and bus is good.
View the supply of terraced houses in Amstelveen as an alternative or supplement to your Amsterdam search.
Are you ultimately considering buying? Then you will find the supply at buying terraced houses in Amsterdam.
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to rent a terraced house in Amsterdam?
Terraced houses in Amsterdam fall into the higher rental segment. The price depends on the neighbourhood, year of construction, presence of a garden and the energy performance of the property. Current prices are shown in the overview at the top of this page.
How do I quickly find a terraced house in Amsterdam?
Responding quickly is crucial. Download the free Buurtje.nl app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). The app sends a push notification as soon as new listings appear that match your search criteria, so you don't miss out on a property.
What legal aspects should I consider when renting a terraced house?
Check whether the rental agreement is temporary or indefinite. Temporary contracts (maximum two years for self-contained properties) offer less tenant protection. Also pay attention to the service costs: landlords may only charge actual costs. Always ask for a detailed breakdown.
Which neighbourhoods in Amsterdam score highest among residents?
According to resident ratings, Houthavens (10.0/10), Stadionbuurt (9.5/10) and Oostzanerwerf (9.4/10) score the highest. Reigersbos (9.1/10) and IJburg-Oost (9.0/10) are also well rated. Ground-floor rental properties are more often available in these neighbourhoods than in the city centre.
Is parking a problem with a terraced house in Amsterdam?
In many Amsterdam residential areas, paid parking or a permit system applies. In new-build neighbourhoods such as IJburg or Houthavens, a parking space is sometimes included with the property, but that is exceptional. Always check the parking situation on the specific street before signing a rental contract.
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
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Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
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