Rental homes in Erasmusparkbuurt-West, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Erasmusparkbuurt-West, Amsterdam

Erasmusparkbuurt-West is a neighbourhood where renting and owning are almost evenly split: 52% of the more than 2,176 homes are rental properties, 48% are owner-occupied. Of the total housing stock, only 10% is owned by housing associations (social rent), while as much as 41% is rented out by other landlords, i.e. the private sector. This ratio is reflected in the rental prices. In the private sector (excluding social rent), the average rent over the past twelve months was €2,602 per month, with a range of €1,160 to €3,800. With an average floor area of 71 m², this works out at around €36.60 per square metre. That is steep, but in line with Amsterdam reality. The WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €459,000, slightly below the average for the Erasmuspark district (€467,000) and clearly lower than the Amsterdam average of €517,000. The average income of €45,300 is just above the municipal average. Would you like to see the current daily prices and available rental properties in Erasmusparkbuurt-West? Then scroll to the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Erasmusparkbuurt-West, Amsterdam

Erasmusparkbuurt-West is nestled between Erasmuspark to the east and Jan Evertsenstraat to the west. It is a neighbourhood with a clear Amsterdam-West character: pre-war building blocks from the 1920s and 1930s, with occasional post-war infill. You will mainly find three-room and four-room apartments in porch flats of three to four storeys, built in the Amsterdam School style. The streets are relatively narrow, with many parked cars along the pavement, but Erasmuspark itself offers space and air. The neighbourhood has nearly 4,000 residents, more than half of whom are between 25 and 45 years old. Most households are single-person (1,175 of the total), which is typical for an urban neighbourhood with many young professionals.

Shops, schools and facilities in the neighbourhood

Jan Evertsenstraat is the main shopping street in the immediate vicinity. There you will find an Albert Heijn, a Lidl and various specialist shops, from bakeries to hairdressers. For larger groceries or more shopping options, Mercatorplein is within walking distance, with restaurants and a market. Along Admiraal de Ruijterweg there are also restaurants and cafés. In terms of schools, there are primary schools such as De Kraanvogel and De Klimop within cycling distance. Erasmuspark itself is the green heart of the neighbourhood: a long park with playgrounds, a football pitch and benches under the trees. For swimming, you can go to Sloterparkbad, a fifteen-minute bike ride away. The municipality of Amsterdam has invested in the redesign of the park and surrounding streets in recent years.

Accessibility of Erasmusparkbuurt-West

Accessibility is one of the strong points of this neighbourhood. Tram lines 7 and 13 stop on Jan Evertsenstraat and take you to Central Station in fifteen minutes. Jan van Galenstraat metro station (lines 50/51) is a five-minute bike ride away. By bike, you can reach the Jordaan or Leidseplein in ten minutes. The A10-West is quickly accessible via Jan van Galenstraat, handy if you need to get to Schiphol (20 minutes) or Haarlem by car. Parking in this neighbourhood is permit-based, and parking pressure is high, especially in the evenings. Expect a waiting list for a parking permit.

What residents think of the neighbourhood

Residents rate Erasmusparkbuurt-West at 8.0 out of 10. Safety (10.0) and sense of community (10.0) score notably high. Resident Henk, who has lived there for over fifteen years, says: "I've lived here for over 15 years and it's always been nice." At the same time, he is critical of the housing market: "The only downside is the number of homes bought up by landlords and then rented out too expensively." That observation fits with the high share of private sector rentals (41%). The scores for green space (6.0) and housing (6.0) are lower, which can be explained by the limited gardens in most apartments and the high rental prices. Read more experiences on the neighbourhood page of Erasmusparkbuurt-West. Compared to the neighbouring Robert Scottbuurt-Oost, Erasmusparkbuurt-West is somewhat more mixed in terms of housing types and slightly closer to the park.

Who is a rental property in Erasmusparkbuurt-West interesting for?

With 61% highly educated, many single-person households and an average age strongly skewed towards 25-45, this is par excellence a neighbourhood for young professionals and expats considering renting an apartment in Erasmusparkbuurt-West. Families also live here, but the homes are not spacious at an average of 71 m². Starters on the rental market need to act quickly: a rental home in this neighbourhood is in demand. Prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) in advance. For social rent, supply is very limited due to the low housing association ownership of 10%, so register with WoningNet in good time. If you prefer to buy, you can view homes for sale in Erasmusparkbuurt-West as an alternative.

What residents say about Erasmusparkbuurt-West

The overall score of 8.0 out of 10 is based on resident reviews. Safety and sense of community score the highest (both 10.0), while housing and green space have the lowest sub-scores at 6.0. Henk sums it up succinctly: "Great neighbourhood." His nuance about buy-ups by investors is recognisable for many renters in Amsterdam-West. Would you like to see all reviews and sub-scores? Then check the ratings and neighbourhood data of Erasmusparkbuurt-West.

Compare rental properties in Erasmusparkbuurt-West with surrounding neighbourhoods

Rental prices in Erasmusparkbuurt-West are in line with other popular neighbourhoods in Amsterdam-West. If you are looking for a bit more buzz, you can look at the supply in the Jordaan, although rental prices there are generally higher. The Haarlemmerbuurt offers a similar mix of pre-war architecture and urban amenities. Within the district, you can also compare the supply for rent in the Erasmuspark district. For a broader overview of available rental properties, check the supply in all of Amsterdam. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so that as a renter you not only find a home, but also the neighbourhood that truly suits you.