Rental homes in Dapperbuurt, Amsterdam

What does a rental home cost in the Dapperbuurt?

The Dapperbuurt is par excellence a tenant neighbourhood: no less than 74% of the more than 5,500 homes are rental properties. More than half of these (56%) are owned by housing associations, meaning a large part of the supply concerns social housing. The free sector is therefore relatively small. Those looking there pay an average of €2,257 per month for a home of around 77 square metres. The range runs from approximately €760 to €3,950 per month, depending on size, condition and location within the neighbourhood. These are annual averages based on 95 rented homes in the free sector (excluding social housing and room rentals). The current rental prices and available supply can be found in the overview at the top of this page.

Compared to the rest of Amsterdam, the Dapperbuurt's WOZ value (€521,000) is almost exactly at the municipal average of €517,000. The average income of €40,600, however, is below the Amsterdam average of €44,276. That fits the character of the neighbourhood: a diverse, working-class area where not everyone has a high income, but where house prices have risen sharply due to the popularity of Oost. For those looking for rental homes in the Dapperbuurt, the rule is: respond quickly, because supply in the free sector is limited.

Multicultural, lively and always something going on

The Dapperbuurt owes its character largely to the Dappermarkt, one of the most famous and busiest daily markets in Amsterdam. Residents call the neighbourhood "cosy" and "welcoming", and you notice that as soon as you walk across the market. Stalls with Turkish and Moroccan groceries, Surinamese snacks, cheap clothing and fresh fish sit alongside hip coffee shops and new stores. One resident on Buurtje.nl describes it like this: "Dapperbuurt-Noord is lively due to the market and many shops, you find all sorts of things and there is a multicultural atmosphere. Sometimes busy and chaotic, but always something going on." That honest description is accurate. It is not quiet and tidy here; it is messy and full of life.

Residents give the neighbourhood on the neighbourhood page of the Dapperbuurt a 7.5 out of 10. Accessibility scores highest (8.0), and rightly so: tram lines on the Eerste van Swindenstraat take you to Central Station in ten minutes, and Muiderpoort station is within walking distance. Amenities and housing also score well (both 7.8). Beauty gets the lowest score with a 7.0, and that is recognisable. The neighbourhood is not photogenic in the way the canal belt is. But resident Jamila writes: "My grandmother already lived here in the past. The Dapperbuurt has always been very cosy and welcoming." That cross-generational connection is typical of this neighbourhood.

Those specifically looking in Dapperbuurt-Noord are closest to the market and the Oosterpark. The southern part is slightly quieter and borders the Linnaeusstraat. And in Oostpoort you will find newer apartments around Muiderpoort station. The neighbourhood has clearly improved in recent years. A long-term resident confirms this: in the past you had to deal with nuisance from dealers, but that has decreased significantly. New shops and eateries have given the streets a different face, without the original working-class neighbourhood atmosphere having completely disappeared.

Renting in the Dapperbuurt: does it suit you?

The Dapperbuurt mainly attracts young professionals and couples. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (almost 3,900 residents), and more than half of households are single-person. This makes it logical that renting an apartment in the Dapperbuurt is popular among singles who want to live close to the centre without paying the top price of the canal belt. Families also live here, but the homes are often compact and the greenery (score 7.2) is limited to the Oosterpark. If you are looking for space and a garden, this neighbourhood is probably not the best match. Those who prefer to buy can look at homes for sale in the Dapperbuurt, although only 26% of the stock is owner-occupied. For those looking for a rental home with more square metres, the Dapperbuurt with an average of 77 m² in the free sector can feel cramped.

Searching for rental homes in the Dapperbuurt and surroundings

Via Buurtje.nl you can filter the current rental supply in the Dapperbuurt by price, surface area and energy label. Use the property list at the top of this page to see directly what is available. Want to search more broadly? Then also check the supply in all of Amsterdam. Similar neighbourhoods with their own character are, for example, the Jordaan and the Haarlemmerbuurt. More information about municipal regulations regarding renting can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.