Rental homes in Frederik Hendrikbuurt, Amsterdam

What does a rental home cost in the Frederik Hendrikbuurt?

The Frederik Hendrikbuurt is a true rental neighbourhood: no less than 71% of the more than 5,100 homes are rental properties. About 36% of these are owned by housing corporations, while 35% are offered by other landlords. This means the private sector is well represented here, but social housing also makes up a large part of the streetscape. The average WOZ value is €509,000, almost equal to the Amsterdam average of €517,000. Yet the neighbourhood feels different from many other parts of Amsterdam, partly due to the compact homes and the mix of residents.

In the private sector (excluding social housing and room rentals), the average rent over the past year was €2,740 per month, with a range of €375 to €4,250. That spread is large: a small studio apartment naturally costs much less than a renovated upstairs home on the Frederik Hendrikstraat. The average size of rented homes was 74 square metres. Want to know what is available today? Then check the current overview at the top of this page, as the supply changes quickly.

Friendly neighbours, small houses and the occasional eccentric on the street

Residents give the Frederik Hendrikbuurt a 7.3 out of 10 on Buurtje.nl. That score tells the honest story of a neighbourhood that has a lot to offer, but also has its rough edges. What immediately stands out in the reviews: amenities score a 9.2 and accessibility an 8.8. The Kinkerstraat and the Ten Katemarkt are just around the corner, you have a huge choice of shops, restaurants and cafés, and with tram lines 7 and 17 you are within ten minutes at Leidseplein. The score for education is also high (8.8), partly thanks to primary schools such as De Eilanden and De Watergraafsmeer in the immediate vicinity.

But residents are also honest about the drawbacks. The score for housing is only 5.2, and that is not surprising. Resident Bijan describes it aptly: "Small houses for a hefty price, unfortunately." And Kim, who lives in one of the smaller homes, says she finds it difficult that many people with addiction problems are housed on her street. That touches on a reality you cannot ignore in the Frederik Hendrikbuurt: the mix of corporation homes and private sector creates a diverse, sometimes abrasive society. At the same time, Noah writes that "almost everyone is friendly" and that the neighbourhood feels child-friendly. The scores for green space (6.5) and beauty (5.5) show that it is not a neighbourhood with wide avenues and park-like streets. The Erasmuspark does offer some relief, but the streets themselves are narrow and busy.

Want a more complete picture? Then read all resident reviews and neighbourhood data of the Frederik Hendrikbuurt. The neighbourhood consists of three sub-areas, each with its own character. In the northern part you are closer to the Westerpark and the Haarlemmerweg, while the southeastern part leans more towards the Kinkerstraat. Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Zuidwest borders the Erasmuspark, which provides a bit more peace and greenery there.

Renting in the Frederik Hendrikbuurt: for whom, for whom not?

With 3,765 residents between 25 and 45 years old and 3,205 single-person households, this is par excellence a neighbourhood for young professionals and singles. Renting an apartment in the Frederik Hendrikbuurt suits people who want to feel the city: short lines to the centre, plenty of hospitality and a lively street culture. Are you looking for a quiet family home with a garden? Then this is probably not your place. The homes are compact, the streets busy, and the rents in the private sector steep for what you get. Families with young children who still want to live in this area could also look at homes for sale in the Frederik Hendrikbuurt, although the supply there is limited (only 29% are owner-occupied). Have a lower budget? Keep in mind that waiting times for social housing in Amsterdam are long. On the website of the municipality of Amsterdam you can find more information about registration and waiting times.

Searching for rental homes in the Frederik Hendrikbuurt and surroundings

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current supply of rental homes in the Frederik Hendrikbuurt, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics so you know where you are ending up. Want to search more broadly? Then also check the supply in the adjacent Haarlemmerbuurt, the popular Jordaan or the historic Grachtengordel-West. For a complete overview of all rental homes in Amsterdam you can consult the municipal page.