Rental homes in Diemen Centrum, Diemen

What does a rental property cost in Diemen Centrum?

Diemen Centrum is a neighbourhood where the majority rent: 56% of the more than 5,045 homes are rental properties. Of these, 32% are owned by housing associations (mainly Rochdale and de Alliantie), while 24% are in the hands of private and other landlords. This ratio makes the neighbourhood interesting for tenants in various price brackets, although social housing is difficult to access due to long waiting lists. In the free sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €1,780 per month, with a range of €550 to €2,550. The average floor area of those homes was 100 m². This is striking because the WOZ value in Diemen Centrum (€395,000) is well below the municipal average of €429,000, while the average income of €35,500 is also lower than the €41,100 for the entire municipality of Diemen. Renting here is therefore relatively more affordable than buying, especially compared to new-build neighbourhoods such as Holland Park. Would you like to see the current daily price and available supply? Then scroll to the overview at the top of this page.

What is it like to live in Diemen Centrum?

Diemen Centrum is the oldest and most lived-in part of Diemen. You notice this in everything: the shopping centre at Diemerplein with an Albert Heijn, Kruidvat and a handful of specialist shops, the weekly market on Fridays, and the atmosphere of a village that lies just on the edge of Amsterdam. The Muiderstraatweg and Hartveldseweg are the main arteries, and around the old village heart you will find low-rise buildings interspersed with post-war flats. It is not a trendy neighbourhood with coffee shops on every corner. It is down-to-earth, functional and for many residents precisely that makes it pleasant.

On the neighbourhood page for Diemen Centrum you can read extensive resident reviews. What stands out there: residents appreciate the tranquillity and proximity to Amsterdam, but regularly complain about parking pressure and the limited range of shops. One resident writes: "You have everything you need here for daily shopping, but for something fun you have to go to Amsterdam." That honesty characterises the neighbourhood. Accessibility is a strong point: Diemen station is within walking distance and takes you to Amsterdam Central in ten minutes. The A1 and A9 are nearby, which is convenient for commuters heading to the Gooi region or Schiphol.

The neighbourhoods within Diemen Centrum differ considerably. Centrum West around the shopping area is the liveliest, while Buitenlust on the edge feels quieter and greener with the Diemerbos forest within cycling distance. The student flats on Rode Kruislaan attract a younger audience, which strengthens the age mix in the neighbourhood. The 25-45 age group is the largest with 3,225 residents, but the over-65s (1,850) are also well represented. This gives a mixed population that you see reflected in the street scene: young families with pushchairs alongside older residents who have lived in the same flat for decades. The municipality of Diemen has been investing in the public space around the centre in recent years, but residents note that the renewal is slow.

Renting in Diemen Centrum: affordable for starters, tight for families

With 3,120 single-person households and only 27% married couples, Diemen Centrum is clearly a neighbourhood for singles and couples. Are you a starter looking for an apartment to rent in Diemen Centrum under €1,500? Then there are opportunities, especially in the older flats around Spoorzicht and Ruimzicht Oost. For families with children, it becomes more difficult: larger rental houses in the free sector quickly reach €2,000 or more, and the supply of single-family homes is limited. If you are considering buying a home, you can look at homes for sale in Diemen Centrum, where WOZ values are lower than elsewhere in the municipality. For higher incomes who want more space, renting a home in Diemen Zuid or green Diemen Noord is worth considering.

Searching for a rental property in Diemen Centrum: how it works

On this page you will find the current supply of rental properties in Diemen Centrum, collected from multiple sources. Filter by price, floor area or energy label to quickly find what suits you. Buurtje.nl combines property listings with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you can not only arrange a house to rent in Diemen Centrum, but also know where you will end up. Also check the supply elsewhere in the municipality of Diemen if you want to broaden your search area.