Rental homes in De Kameleon en omgeving, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for De Kameleon and surroundings, Amsterdam

De Kameleon and surroundings is a neighbourhood consisting entirely of rental properties: 100% of the 1,160 homes are rented, and there are no owner-occupied homes available. As much as 62% of the housing stock is owned by housing associations, meaning a large part is social housing. The remaining 38% is rented out by other landlords, including private investors and institutional parties. The average WOZ value is €228,000, well below the average of the Bijlmermuseum district (€276,000) and far below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,536 per month, with a range of €750 to €1,900. With an average area of 103 m², this works out to around €14.90 per square metre. That is significantly lower than what you pay in popular neighbourhoods like the Jordaan or Grachtengordel-West. At the top of this page, you can see the current listings and daily prices for available rental properties in De Kameleon and surroundings.

Living in De Kameleon and surroundings, Amsterdam

De Kameleon and surroundings is located in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, in the heart of the Bijlmer. It is a neighbourhood heavily shaped by the large-scale urban renewal of the 1990s and 2000s. The original honeycomb flats from the 1970s have largely been demolished and replaced by new-build homes: low-rise houses, single-family homes, and smaller apartment blocks. The result is a neighbourhood with wide streets, relatively spacious homes, and a mix of gallery and porch flats alongside terraced houses. Yet residents feel the neighbourhood lacks the greenery it once had. One resident puts it this way: "In the past, lots of greenery and people's mentality was okay... not anymore, everyone for themselves and what was green is now built up, concrete etc." The resident score stands at 4.8 out of 10, based on reviews you can read on the neighbourhood page of De Kameleon and surroundings.

Facilities in the neighbourhood

For daily groceries, you rely on Ganzenhoef shopping centre, within walking distance, where you will find a Dirk van den Broek supermarket, among others. The larger Amsterdamse Poort shopping centre near Bijlmer ArenA station is a bike ride away and offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, and services. Primary schools are located in the immediate vicinity, including schools that match the diverse composition of the neighbourhood (425 young people aged 15 to 25, 390 children under 15). Sports facilities can be found at the nearby Bijlmerpark, and De Mirandabad swimming pool is easily accessible by bike. The partial scores for facilities (3.0) and greenery (2.0) show that residents see room for improvement here.

Accessibility of De Kameleon and surroundings

The neighbourhood scores a 7.0 on accessibility, and that is accurate. Ganzenhoef metro station (line 53/54, now part of the North-South line towards Central Station) is a few minutes' walk away. From Ganzenhoef, you can reach Amsterdam Central Station in about 20 minutes. Bus connections are available via lines 45 and 47 to surrounding neighbourhoods and Amstel Station. By car, the A9 motorway is reachable within minutes, which is convenient for commuters heading to Utrecht or Almere. Parking is still possible without a permit in large parts of the neighbourhood, although paid parking is being introduced in more areas of Zuidoost. Check the current situation via the website of the municipality of Amsterdam. By bike, you can reach the centre of Amsterdam in about 30 to 35 minutes.

Compared to neighbouring areas such as Bijlmermuseum-Noord and Bijlmermuseum-Zuid, De Kameleon and surroundings is similar in character: lots of social housing, a diverse population, and comparable rents in the free sector. The difference lies mainly in the architectural style and the degree of renewal. De Kameleon and surroundings has relatively many new-build homes, while some adjacent neighbourhoods still have more original high-rise buildings.

Who is a rental home in De Kameleon and surroundings suitable for?

With 830 single-person households and a large proportion of young people and young adults, this neighbourhood is practically popular among starters and singles. The average income is €25,300, well below the Amsterdam average of €44,276, indicating that this is a neighbourhood for people with a modest budget. If you want to rent an apartment in De Kameleon and surroundings through the social sector, register with WoningNet; expect years of waiting times. In the free sector, homes that become available are let relatively quickly, so make sure you have your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) ready. Would you rather consider buying? Then check the listings for owner-occupied homes in De Kameleon and surroundings, although these are very limited here given the 100% rental stock.

What residents say about De Kameleon and surroundings

The neighbourhood receives an overall score of 4.8 out of 10 from residents. The highest partial scores are for safety (7.0) and accessibility (7.0). Notably low are greenery (2.0) and facilities (3.0). Resident Danny Huybrechts sums it up: "In the past, lots of greenery and people's mentality was okay... not anymore, everyone for themselves and what was green is now built up, concrete etc." The sense of community scores a 4.0, which fits the picture of a neighbourhood in transition. Read all ratings and reviews on the review page of De Kameleon and surroundings.

Renting in De Kameleon and surroundings compared to surrounding neighbourhoods

Would you like to rent a home in De Kameleon and surroundings but also explore alternatives? Then take a look at the listings in Bijlmermuseum-Noord or Bijlmermuseum-Zuid for similar prices and atmosphere. For a completely different character, you could also look at the Haarlemmerbuurt, although rents there are considerably higher. On Buurtje.nl, you can compare neighbourhoods based on neighbourhood scores, resident reviews, and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you can make a well-informed choice as a tenant. Also check the broader range of rental properties in Amsterdam to compare all options side by side.