Rental homes in Cremerbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Cremerbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

Cremerbuurt-Oost is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 63% of the 1,353 homes are rental properties. Of these, 16% are owned by housing corporations (social housing via housing associations) and as much as 47% are in the hands of other landlords, i.e. the private sector. This makes the supply of rental homes in Cremerbuurt-Oost relatively large compared to neighbourhoods where owner-occupancy dominates, but competition among tenants is correspondingly fierce.

In the private sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), the average rent over the past twelve months was €2,904 per month, with a range of €1,625 to €4,250. With an average floor area of 72 m², this works out at around €40 per m². The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €618,000, slightly lower than the district average for the Helmersbuurt (€666,000), but well above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. The average income of €58,500 is also well above the municipal average of €44,276. If you are looking for a rental home at a slightly lower price, you can also look at the wider supply in Amsterdam. For the most up-to-date daily prices and available rental homes, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Cremerbuurt-Oost: between Vondelpark and De Clercqstraat

Cremerbuurt-Oost is the area between Bilderdijkstraat, Jacob van Lennepkade, Kinkerstraat and Nassaukade. It is a densely built, compact neighbourhood with predominantly pre-war apartment buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Think three- to four-storey buildings with narrow stairwells, high ceilings and sometimes original details such as stained glass. There is hardly any new construction; the architectural style is fairly uniform and typical of the 19th-century belt of Amsterdam-West.

The character of the neighbourhood is urban but relatively quiet by Amsterdam standards. The streets are narrow, many bicycles are parked against the facades, and on summer evenings residents sit on their doorsteps. The population is young and highly educated: 70% have a higher professional or university degree, and the largest age group (1,110 of the 2,290 residents) is between 25 and 45 years old. Single-person households form the majority (850), and only 17% are married. It is therefore typically a neighbourhood of young professionals and couples without children.

Facilities within walking distance

You can do your daily shopping at Albert Heijn and Lidl on Kinkerstraat, or at Dirk van den Broek on Bilderdijkstraat. The Ten Katemarkt, one of Amsterdam's best-known daily markets, is a few minutes' walk away and offers fresh vegetables, fish, cheese and fabrics. For dining and drinks, you don't need to leave the neighbourhood: Kinkerstraat and Bilderdijkstraat are full of small restaurants, coffee shops and cafés. Think places like Bar Brouw and the many eateries towards Overtoom. There are primary schools in the immediate vicinity, including the Eerste Openluchtschool on Cliostraat (just across the border in Helmersbuurt-Oost). Vondelpark is within five minutes by bike, and Erasmuspark is a ten-minute walk to the west. There are plenty of gyms in the area, and Zuiderbad near Vondelpark is the nearest swimming pool.

Accessibility and parking

Public transport is well covered. Tram lines 7 and 17 stop on Kinkerstraat and take you to Amsterdam Central Station in ten to fifteen minutes. Station Lelylaan (train and metro) is within cycling distance. By bike, you can reach Dam Square in five minutes and Leidseplein in ten. For motorists, the Nassaukade and S100 provide relatively quick access to the A10 ring road. However, parking is a well-known pain point: the neighbourhood falls under the permit area of the municipality of Amsterdam and street parking without a permit quickly costs more than €7.50 per hour. Waiting lists for a parking permit can be long.

Residents particularly appreciate the central location and the liveliness. On the neighbourhood page of Cremerbuurt-Oost, a resident writes: "Everything is within walking distance, from the market to Vondelpark. The only downside is the hustle and bustle on Kinkerstraat at the weekend." Compared to the nearby WG-terrein, which is greener and quieter, Cremerbuurt-Oost is busier and more focused on city life. Helmersbuurt-Oost is closer to Vondelpark and has slightly higher average rents due to its more sought-after location.

Who is a rental home in Cremerbuurt-Oost interesting for?

With so many single-person households and a young, highly educated resident profile, the neighbourhood best suits starters on the labour market, young professionals and expats who want to rent an apartment in Cremerbuurt-Oost. Families with children will find less play space here than in neighbourhoods further west. If you want to rent a home in Cremerbuurt-Oost, prepare yourself: respond on the same day, have your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) ready, and expect a rent that is well above the national averages. For social housing, you can register via WoningNet, but the waiting time in Amsterdam-West can be more than ten years. Would you rather buy? Then also check the supply of homes for sale in Cremerbuurt-Oost.

What residents say about Cremerbuurt-Oost

On the neighbourhood page, residents rate Cremerbuurt-Oost on various categories, from safety to facilities. The central location and the range of shops and restaurants generally score highly, while parking and traffic noise are more often mentioned as downsides. One resident sums it up: "You live here right in the city without it feeling like Kalverstraat." Curious about all the experiences and scores? Check out the reviews and neighbourhood data for Cremerbuurt-Oost.

Renting in Cremerbuurt-Oost compared to surrounding neighbourhoods

Rental prices in Cremerbuurt-Oost are in line with the rest of the Helmersbuurt, although there are differences per street and property type. If you are looking for a bit more space or a different character, it is wise to also look at the supply in the Helmersbuurt as a whole, or at popular districts such as the Jordaan and Grachtengordel-West. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only see what is for rent, but also what it is really like to live there.