Rental homes in Elzenhagen-Zuid, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Elzenhagen-Zuid, Amsterdam

Elzenhagen-Zuid is a neighbourhood consisting entirely of rental properties: 100% of the 1,189 homes are rented, with no owner-occupied properties among them. As many as 87% are owned by housing associations, meaning the vast majority is social housing. The remaining 13% is rented out by other parties, often in the private sector. The average WOZ value is €214,000, significantly lower than the district average of Elzenhagen (€380,000) and the Amsterdam average of €517,000. This translates into relatively affordable rental prices by Amsterdam standards.

In the private sector (excluding social housing and rooms), the average rent over the past twelve months was €2,010 per month, with a range of €1,340 to €3,165. With an average floor area of 76 m², this works out to around €26.45 per m². A total of 127 homes were rented out during that period. This is considerably cheaper than popular neighbourhoods such as the Jordaan or Grachtengordel-West, where you would easily pay hundreds of euros more for similar floor areas. At the top of this page you will always find the current daily prices and the current supply.

Living in Elzenhagen-Zuid, Amsterdam

Elzenhagen-Zuid is located in Amsterdam-Noord, north of the Buikslotermeerplein, and is a relatively young neighbourhood with predominantly newly built apartments. The homes were largely built after 2010 and consist of compact to medium-sized apartments in sleek, modern residential blocks. The neighbourhood has an urban feel but also feels open due to the wide streets and greenery along the edges. It is not a neighbourhood with a historic character or cosy shopping streets, but rather a place where everything is new and functional. The average gas consumption of only 100 m³ per home confirms this: most homes are well-insulated and have district heating.

The population is notably young. Of the 1,625 residents, the largest group is between 25 and 45 years old (915 people), and there are many single people: 980 of the households are single-person households. Only 11% are married. This gives the neighbourhood a dynamic but sometimes anonymous character. The average income is €27,000, well below the Amsterdam average of €44,276, which fits a neighbourhood with many starters and social housing tenants.

Facilities in the neighbourhood

For daily groceries, you can walk to the nearby Boven 't Y shopping centre at Buikslotermeerplein, where you will find an Albert Heijn, Lidl and various specialist shops. Within walking distance there are primary schools such as De Polsstok and childcare centres. For secondary schools, children need to go a bit further, towards Waterlandplein or elsewhere in Noord. Sports facilities are available via Sportpark Elzenhagen and the nearby Het Noorderparkbad swimming pool. The Elzenhagen park and the green strips along the Nieuwe Leeuwarderweg offer space for walking or jogging, although it is not a large recreational area.

Accessibility of Elzenhagen-Zuid

Accessibility is a strong point. Noord metro station (line 52, the North/South line) is within cycling distance and takes you to Amsterdam Central Station in about fifteen minutes. Bus lines to the city centre and other parts of Noord stop at Buikslotermeerplein. By car, you are quickly on the A10-Noord and the S116. Cycling to the city centre takes about twenty to twenty-five minutes. Parking is still possible without a permit in parts of the neighbourhood, although paid parking is being expanded further in Noord. Keep this in mind if you have a car.

Residents appreciate the good public transport connections and the quality of the new-build homes, but are less positive about the social cohesion. "You don't really know your neighbours, everyone lives alongside each other," is a comment that comes up more often. View all reviews and neighbourhood data for Elzenhagen-Zuid for a complete picture. Compared to Elzenhagen-Noord, the southern part is slightly more urban and densely built, while the Nintemanterrein is an even newer development with a different character.

Is Elzenhagen-Zuid right for you as a tenant?

A rental home in Elzenhagen-Zuid is particularly interesting for starters and young singles looking for an affordable apartment to rent in Amsterdam. The neighbourhood suits people who do not need a car and want to be in the city centre quickly via the metro. For families with older children, the supply of secondary schools and play space is more limited. If you want to rent a home in Elzenhagen-Zuid through the social sector, register with WoningNet as soon as possible: waiting lists in Amsterdam can exceed ten years. Respond quickly to available rental properties in the private sector, as the rental period is short. Prepare your income documents and employer's statement in advance. Is buying an option? Then view the supply of homes for sale in Elzenhagen-Zuid, although this is very limited in this neighbourhood.

What residents say about renting in Elzenhagen-Zuid

Residents give Elzenhagen-Zuid mixed reviews. The new-build quality and accessibility generally score highest, while social cohesion and the level of facilities score lower. "Nice, modern home and the metro is great, but the neighbourhood itself has little soul," sums up one resident. On the neighbourhood page for Elzenhagen-Zuid you can read all reviews and sub-scores per category, from safety to green spaces.

Comparing rental properties in and around Elzenhagen-Zuid

Still unsure whether Elzenhagen-Zuid is the right neighbourhood to rent a home? Then compare it with the neighbourhoods in the immediate vicinity. Elzenhagen-Noord is slightly greener and more spacious, while in the Haarlemmerbuurt you will find a completely different, historic streetscape, but at significantly higher rental prices. Also see what is available to rent in the whole of the Elzenhagen district or compare with the total supply of rental properties in Amsterdam. Buurtje.nl combines current supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only choose a home but also a neighbourhood that suits you. Want to know more about the whole of Amsterdam? Also check the website of the municipality of Amsterdam for information about living and neighbourhoods.