Rental homes in Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord, Amsterdam

Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord is a pronounced rental neighbourhood: 71% of the more than 2,300 homes are rental properties, compared to 28% owner-occupied. Of the total housing stock, 32% is owned by housing associations (social housing) and 39% is rented out by other landlords, such as private investors and institutional parties. This means the free-market rental sector is well represented here.

In the free-market sector, the average rental price over the past twelve months was €2,845 per month, with a range from €765 to €4,250. With an average floor area of 93 m², this works out to around €30.60 per m². That is comparable to the rest of the Frederik Hendrikbuurt, where the WOZ value (€509,000) is almost identical to that in the northern part (€512,000). Compared to the Amsterdam average (WOZ €517,000), you are just slightly below the city average. Keep in mind that social housing is significantly cheaper, but there are waiting lists of several years. Check the current listings and daily prices for available rental properties in Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord at the top of this page.

Living in Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord, Amsterdam

Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord is nestled between the Nassaukade along the Singelgracht canal and the Frederik Hendrikstraat, in the heart of Amsterdam-West. It is a densely built, lively urban neighbourhood with mainly pre-war apartment buildings from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Think narrow, tall buildings of three to four storeys with steep stairs, typical of this part of the city. The streets are narrow, the facades are close together, and there is little space for gardens. This gives the neighbourhood a compact, urban atmosphere that suits the character of the western inner city.

The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (almost half of the 3,855 residents), and 60% are highly educated. The proportion of single-person households is high: 1,410 of the households consist of one person. Only 18% are married. So it is typically a neighbourhood of young professionals and starters, although there are also families with children and a group of seniors (480 residents aged 65+).

Facilities within walking distance

The Frederik Hendrikstraat and the Kinkerstraat (just to the south) form the shopping arteries of the neighbourhood. On the Frederik Hendrikstraat you will find an Albert Heijn, various specialist shops, coffee shops and restaurants. The Haarlemmerweg and the Foodhallen complex in De Hallen are within cycling distance. For education, the neighbourhood scores remarkably high among residents (9.5 out of 10): primary schools such as De Eilanden and the Theo Thijssenschool are in the immediate vicinity. Sports facilities are available via the Vondelpark (within cycling distance) and the Erasmuspark, which lies just west of the neighbourhood and offers the nearest real green space. The score for green spaces is a modest 6.0, which is honestly a weak point of this neighbourhood. Residents give facilities an overall 10 out of 10, indicating that you lack little here for daily shopping and dining.

Accessibility and parking

The accessibility score of 9.0 is rightly high. Tram stops on the Nassaukade (lines 5 and 19) take you to Amsterdam Central in ten minutes. Bus lines on the Haarlemmerweg and the Kinkerstraat provide connections towards Sloterdijk and Nieuw-West. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is reachable by tram or bike in a quarter of an hour. By bike, you are at Dam Square in five minutes. By car, you can quickly reach the A10 West via the S100/S102, but parking is another story: it is permit parking, demand is high, and a permit costs several hundred euros per year in this district. Residents without a car are clearly at an advantage here.

What do residents think?

With an average rating of 7.7 out of 10, Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord scores solidly. Resident Noah describes the neighbourhood as "beautiful" and notes that "everyone is friendly and happy to help you". In a second review, the same resident writes that it is a "nice but not too quiet neighbourhood", but that he feels safe there and finds it "also child-friendly". The lowest score is for cleanliness (5.0), which refers to litter and the state of some streets. That is a common complaint in this part of West. Check all reviews and neighbourhood data of Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord for the full picture.

Compared to the adjacent neighbourhoods, the northern part is slightly quieter than the southeastern part of Frederik Hendrikbuurt, which is closer to the busy Kinkerstraat. Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Zuidwest borders the Erasmuspark and therefore offers more green space, but rental prices are in the same order of magnitude.

Who is a rental property in Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord suitable for?

Given the demographics and housing supply, this neighbourhood best suits young professionals and starters who rent an apartment in a central, well-connected area. With an average income of €45,900 and a labour participation rate of 69%, it is a working neighbourhood. Families with young children can also find a place here, although space is limited. If you want a rental home in the free-market sector, prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) in advance, as properties here go quickly. For social housing, register via the website of the municipality of Amsterdam and WoningNet, but expect years-long waiting lists. Prefer to buy? Then check the supply of owner-occupied homes in Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord as an alternative.

What residents say about renting in Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord

The neighbourhood scores an average of 7.7 out of 10 based on 2 reviews. The strongest points are facilities (10.0), education (9.5) and accessibility (9.0). The lowest scores go to cleanliness (5.0) and green space (6.0). Noah writes: "Good, never experienced anything strange, almost everyone is friendly and it is also child-friendly." That aligns with the safety score of 8.0. Want to read all resident experiences? Then check the neighbourhood page of Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord.

Compare rental properties in and around Frederik Hendrikbuurt-Noord

Want to know if you are in the right place in this neighbourhood, or are there better options? The nearby Haarlemmerbuurt offers a similar urban atmosphere but with more dining and shops along the Haarlemmerdijk. The Jordaan is more picturesque but generally more expensive. And in Grachtengordel-West you pay a premium for the canal location. Also check the broader overview of rental properties in the entire Frederik Hendrikbuurt or compare with the total supply of rental properties in Amsterdam. On Buurtje.nl, you combine neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and current property listings from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home, but also the neighbourhood that truly suits you.