Rental homes in Bellamybuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Bellamybuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam

Bellamybuurt-Zuid is pre-eminently a tenant neighbourhood: 77% of the more than 2,470 homes are rental properties. Within that, 37% is owned by housing corporations (social housing via, among others, Eigen Haard and De Alliantie) and 40% is in the hands of other landlords, such as private investors and institutional parties. This means that the free-market rental sector is well represented here. In the free-market sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), the average rent over the past twelve months was €2,528 per month, with a range of €920 to €3,700. With an average floor area of 73 m², this amounts to approximately €34.60 per m². During that period, 69 homes were rented out. The average WOZ value in Bellamybuurt-Zuid is €501,000, slightly below the district average of Bellamybuurt (€526,000) and also just under the Amsterdam average of €517,000. In terms of rental prices, you are at a similar level here as in the rest of Amsterdam-West: not the most expensive neighbourhood, but due to the central location and limited supply, certainly not cheap. At the top of this page, you can see the current daily prices and available rental properties in Bellamybuurt-Zuid.

Living in Bellamybuurt-Zuid: character, atmosphere and daily life

Bellamybuurt-Zuid roughly covers the area between the Kinkerstraat, the Vondelpark, the Overtoom and the Borgerstraat. It is a compact, densely built neighbourhood with mainly pre-war building blocks from the early twentieth century, in the style of the Amsterdam School and Berlage tradition. Think characteristic apartment buildings with high ceilings, narrow stairwells and bay windows on the street side. There is hardly any new construction; the streetscape is dominated by brick facades and enclosed inner gardens.

The atmosphere is urban yet village-like. On the Bellamystraat and the Borgerstraat you will find small speciality shops, coffee bars and neighbourhood restaurants. The Kinkerstraat, within walking distance, is the main shopping street with an Albert Heijn, Lidl and the covered market hall De Hallen, where you can go for food, film and culture. At the Ten Katemarkt (daily except Sunday) you can buy fresh vegetables and fish for a fraction of the supermarket price.

Facilities in the neighbourhood

For primary education, there are, among others, the Bellamy School and the Derde Daltonschool on the edge of the neighbourhood. The nearest secondary schools are around the Vondelpark and in Overtoomse Sluis. Supermarkets (Albert Heijn Kinkerstraat, Jumbo on the Bilderdijkstraat) are within a five-minute walk. Sports enthusiasts can go to the Vondelpark for running, the Zuiderbad on the Hobbemastraat for lane swimming, or local gyms such as Vondelgym. The Vondelpark itself is a two-minute bike ride away and serves as the green lung of the neighbourhood. GP practices and a pharmacy are located on the Kinkerstraat.

Accessibility from Bellamybuurt-Zuid

The neighbourhood scores highly on accessibility. Tram lines 7, 17 and 19 stop on the Kinkerstraat and the Overtoom, taking you to Dam Square or Leidseplein in ten minutes. Amsterdam Lelylaan station (train and metro) is a ten-minute bike ride away. By bike, you can reach Leidseplein in five minutes and Amsterdam Central Station in a quarter of an hour. The A10-West is accessible via the Overtoom and the Amstelveenseweg in about ten minutes by car. Parking is difficult and expensive: the neighbourhood falls under paid parking (district West) and a permit has a waiting list. Many residents consciously choose the bike or public transport.

The neighbourhood mainly attracts young professionals and couples: the largest age group (25-45 years) numbers almost 1,940 residents out of a total of 3,915. More than half of the households are single-person (1,545), and only 16% are married. The average income of €48,600 is above the Amsterdam average of €44,276, and 63% of residents are highly educated. Residents often cite the central location, the cosy neighbourhood atmosphere and the proximity of the Vondelpark as plus points. "The mix of locals and newcomers makes it lively, but it still feels like a real neighbourhood," says a resident on the neighbourhood page of Bellamybuurt-Zuid. Criticisms include the high rental prices, parking pressure and occasional noise pollution from the Kinkerstraat. Compared to Bellamybuurt-Noord, the southern part is slightly quieter and closer to the Vondelpark, but rental prices are at a similar level.

Is Bellamybuurt-Zuid right for you as a tenant?

A rental home in Bellamybuurt-Zuid is particularly interesting for young professionals, dual-income couples and expats who want to live centrally with good facilities and public transport connections. Starters with a modal income are more likely to qualify for social housing, but waiting lists at Amsterdam housing corporations can exceed ten years. If you want to rent an apartment in Bellamybuurt-Zuid, prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) in advance, because homes go quickly. Families with children will find enough schools here, but the homes average 73 m², which can be cramped for a family. Also consider owner-occupied homes in Bellamybuurt-Zuid if your budget allows, because with 23% owner-occupied homes, there is limited but realistic supply.

What residents say about Bellamybuurt-Zuid

On the reviews and neighbourhood data of Bellamybuurt-Zuid, residents share their experiences. The neighbourhood generally scores well on accessibility and facilities, but lower on parking and noise pollution. "Everything is within walking distance, from the Vondelpark to De Hallen. Only parking is a nightmare," writes a resident. View all reviews and sub-scores on the neighbourhood page to get a fair picture of what to expect.

Compare rental properties in Bellamybuurt-Zuid with surrounding neighbourhoods

Unsure if renting in Bellamybuurt-Zuid is the right choice? Then compare with the surroundings. In the Jordaan you generally pay more for a similar apartment, but you are even more central. The Haarlemmerbuurt offers a similar neighbourhood atmosphere with slightly more catering establishments, while Grachtengordel-West is in a different price segment. Also check the broader supply for rent in the Bellamybuurt or search further via the rental supply in Amsterdam. Buurtje.nl combines available rental properties with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you can not only rent a home, but also the neighbourhood that goes with it. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.