Rental homes in Buitenveldert-West, Amsterdam

What does a rental property cost in Buitenveldert-West?

Buitenveldert-West is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 62% of the more than 7,800 homes are rental properties. That is striking for a neighbourhood with an average WOZ value of €543,000, which is above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. Of the total rental stock, 25% is owned by housing corporations, while 37% is rented out via other landlords. The free sector is dominant here. In the past twelve months, around 330 homes were rented out in the free sector at an average rent of €2,924 per month, with a range of €300 to €12,500. The average floor area was 94 m². This makes renting in Buitenveldert-West not cheap, but you generally get more spacious apartments in return than in many other Amsterdam neighbourhoods. Those who want to see the current daily prices and available supply can find them in the overview at the top of this page.

Quiet, green and yet in the city: the character of Buitenveldert-West

Buitenveldert-West scores an 8.4 from residents on Buurtje.nl, and that score is not surprising when you walk around. The neighbourhood exudes calm. Wide avenues, lots of greenery and a striking absence of the hustle and bustle you feel a few kilometres north in the centre. Residents particularly appreciate the safety (a 9.5) and the quality of the homes (a 9.0). One resident, Adriana, sums it up nicely: "Nice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdamse Bos nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance." She explicitly calls it a nice place to live with a family and pets. On the neighbourhood page of Buitenveldert-West you can read all the reviews and extensive neighbourhood data.

Accessibility scores an 8.5, and that is accurate. Van Boshuizenstraat metro station and the proximity of the A10 Zuid make the neighbourhood well-connected. VUmc is around the corner, Gelderlandplein offers daily groceries and shops like De Bijenkorf. Around the Gelderlandpleinbuurt the shopping offer is strongest, while towards the Amsterdamse Bos you are in the greenery within minutes. Facilities score the lowest at 7.5, which is partly explainable: for specialised shops or nightlife you still have to take the metro or bike towards the centre.

In terms of population, you see a mix. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (almost 4,900 residents), but the group of 65-plus is also substantial with over 3,000 residents. This gives the neighbourhood a quiet, mature character. Single-person households dominate (4,770 of the total), which fits the high proportion of apartments. Yet there are also families, especially around the Buitenveldert-West-Midden neighbourhood and Zuiderhof, where you will find several primary schools within cycling distance. The hygiene in the neighbourhood is, as Adriana notes, above average for Amsterdam. It is a neighbourhood that does not scream for attention, but where it is pleasant to stay.

Does Buitenveldert-West suit you as a tenant?

A rental home in Buitenveldert-West suits working professionals and dual-income earners who seek peace without leaving the city. With an average income of €54,200 in the neighbourhood (well above the €44,276 for all of Amsterdam), you attract a financially strong audience here. For expats working at VUmc or the Zuidas, renting an apartment in Buitenveldert-West also makes sense. For students or starters with a smaller budget, however, the free sector here is hardly affordable. Waiting times for social housing in Amsterdam are long, so do not count on that quickly. Those who prefer to buy can view the supply of homes for sale in Buitenveldert-West. And if you are looking for more buzz and a lower price level, then a neighbourhood like Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde or the Jordaan might be more your style, although you often pay just as much per square metre there.

Searching for rental properties in Buitenveldert-West

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply for this neighbourhood, including resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics that you will not see bundled anywhere else. Use the filters at the top to search by price, floor area or energy label. Also compare the supply in nearby neighbourhoods such as Buitenveldert-Zuidwest or see what is available in other popular neighbourhoods like de Grachtengordel-West. More rental properties in Amsterdam can be found on the municipal rental page. More information about permits and municipal regulations can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.