Rental homes in Banne Buiksloot, Amsterdam
Check the current supply of rental properties in Banne Buiksloot. Compare prices, read resident reviews and find a rental home that suits you.
What does a rental property cost in Banne Buiksloot?
Banne Buiksloot is one of the most rental-oriented neighbourhoods in Amsterdam: as many as 70% of the more than 6,200 homes are rental properties, and 61% of those are owned by housing associations. This means that the supply in the private sector is relatively limited. In the past twelve months, 71 homes have been rented out in the private sector, at an average rent of €1,940 per month. The range runs from about €995 to €2,850, with an average floor area of 78 m². This makes renting in Banne Buiksloot considerably cheaper than the Amsterdam average. This is also reflected in the WOZ value: €408,000 compared to €517,000 city-wide. Want to know what is available today? Scroll down to the current overview at the top of this page, where the supply is updated daily.
Banne Buiksloot: an honest picture of a neighbourhood with two faces
Residents of Banne Buiksloot give the neighbourhood a 6.0 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl. That is not a high score, and it tells an honest story. Accessibility scores best with an 8.0: you take the bus towards metro line 52 (North/South line) and cycle to the city centre in fifteen minutes. Resident Jasmijn writes: "It is well located, you cycle to the centre in no time or take the bus to metro 52." Shopping centre Boven 't Y on the Waddenweg offers daily groceries, and there are plenty of snack bars and small shops scattered across the neighbourhood. But the atmosphere is mixed. The score for cleanliness is only 4.5, and sense of community gets a 5.5.
Resident Meryem sums it up succinctly: "A lot of poverty and loitering youths, but also kind people who try to get a lot out of life." That divide is palpable. In neighbourhoods like Banne-Noordwest and the southeastern part, you notice that the social composition varies greatly from street to street. Nuisance from loitering youths is mentioned by both reviewers, although residents generally feel safe enough (safety score: 7.0). There is greenery in the area, think of the Vliegenbos and the Noorderijkdijk, plus a riding school and sports facilities. But residents feel it could be greener and cleaner. Education scores a 5.0. Meryem advocates for more mixed schools, a point that is more widely debated in North Amsterdam.
As for amenities: you can manage fine for daily necessities, but for more extensive shopping or going out, you head to the city centre or the NDSM wharf. The neighbourhoods Buiksloterbreek and Marjoleinterrein are directly adjacent to the neighbourhood and sometimes offer a different street scene. More resident reviews and detailed neighbourhood statistics can be found on the neighbourhood page of Banne Buiksloot.
Renting in Banne Buiksloot: for whom and for whom not?
With an average income of €30,800, well below the Amsterdam average of €44,276, the neighbourhood mainly attracts tenants who depend on social housing or are looking for an affordable rental home. If you are a starter or a single person with a median income, renting an apartment in Banne Buiksloot in the private sector is feasible, certainly compared to city centre neighbourhoods like the Jordaan or the Grachtengordel. Families find relatively more space and greenery here, but must take into account the mediocre education score and the reports of nuisance. If you are looking for a vibrant area with nightlife and cultural offerings around the corner, Banne Buiksloot probably does not suit you. Considering buying instead of renting? Then check out the supply of homes for sale in Banne Buiksloot, where the WOZ value is significantly lower than elsewhere in the city.
Searching for a rental property in Banne Buiksloot
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental properties in Banne Buiksloot, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. Compare the neighbourhood with other parts of Amsterdam: see, for example, what is available for rent in the Haarlemmerbuurt or check out the complete rental supply in Amsterdam. More information about municipal regulations and housing policy can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental home in Banne Buiksloot?
In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,940 per month, for a home averaging 78 m². The range runs from €995 to €2,850. Social housing through housing associations is cheaper, but has long waiting times.
Is Banne Buiksloot a safe neighbourhood to rent a home?
Residents rate safety at 7.0 out of 10. There are reports of nuisance from loitering youths, but overall residents feel safe. The neighbourhood has a mixed character, and the experience can vary by street.
How is the accessibility when looking for a rental home in Banne Buiksloot?
Accessibility scores an 8.0 among residents. By bus you quickly reach metro line 52 (North/South line), and you can cycle to Amsterdam city centre in about fifteen minutes. The A10 ring road is also easily accessible for drivers.
How long is the waiting time for social housing in Banne Buiksloot?
Banne Buiksloot has many housing association homes (61% of the stock), but waiting times for social housing in Amsterdam can exceed ten years. Renting in the free sector is faster, but more expensive. Check the Amsterdam municipality website for current waiting times.
Is renting an apartment in Banne Buiksloot suitable for families?
Many families live in the neighbourhood and there is relatively plenty of green space, a riding school and sports facilities. Residents do note that education should be more mixed (score: 5.0). Rents are lower than in the centre, offering more space for families on a limited budget.
Lots of poverty and loitering youths but also kind people trying to make the most of life. Education should be more mixed, not too much of the same. Lots of green in the neighbourhood and a riding school, sports activities.
Auto-translated to English by AIGenerally fine to live in. It's well located, you can cycle to the city centre or take the bus to metro 52. There's a shopping centre nearby. There's enough green space in the area, but it could be more. Occasionally some issues with loitering youths or other shady characters. Lots of screaming/shouting children or parties at Koopvaardersplantsoen, which is often annoying. There's not really a community, at least I don't feel it, but that might be because I live in the only block of new-build houses and most people come from the flats. However, little is done to foster community either. Lots of rubbish on the street/next to the bins.
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