Rental homes in Haarlemmerbuurt-West, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Haarlemmerbuurt-West, Amsterdam

The rental market in Haarlemmerbuurt-West is typical for the popular city centre of Amsterdam: tight, sought-after and not cheap. Of the approximately 1,550 homes in the neighbourhood, 74% are rental properties and only 25% are owner-occupied. That rental percentage is high, but note the breakdown: 44% of all homes are owned by housing corporations (social housing) and 31% are rented out by other landlords, mostly in the private sector. If you want to rent a home in Haarlemmerbuurt-West through the private sector, you pay an average of €2,542 per month. The range runs from around €900 to €4,950 per month, with an average floor area of 79 m². That works out at about €32 per m², steep but not unusual for this location. The WOZ value is €567,000, slightly below the district average for the Haarlemmerbuurt (€618,000), but above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. The average income of €47,000 is in line with that. Rental prices in Haarlemmerbuurt-West are in line with what you pay for rental properties in the wider Haarlemmerbuurt. At the top of this page, see the current daily prices and available supply.

Living in Haarlemmerbuurt-West, Amsterdam

Haarlemmerbuurt-West is the western part of the Haarlemmerbuurt, roughly the area between the Haarlemmerpoort (Willemspoort) and the Korte Prinsengracht. The neighbourhood revolves around the Haarlemmerdijk and Haarlemmerstraat, two of Amsterdam's best-known shopping streets. It is a neighbourhood with a distinct character: lively, a bit messy, and full of small independent shops, coffee bars and restaurants. The buildings are mostly 17th- and 18th-century canal houses, divided into apartments. Do not expect spacious family homes; most rental properties are compact apartments of 40 to 90 m² over two or three floors, often with steep stairs and no lift.

Amenities within walking distance

The Haarlemmerdijk and Haarlemmerstraat together form a continuous strip of shops, from organic specialist stores and vintage boutiques to an Albert Heijn and a Stach. So you can do your daily shopping literally around the corner. For larger supermarkets, you can go to the Jumbo at Haarlemmerplein. There is an abundance of hospitality venues: from café 't Papeneiland (one of the oldest brown cafes in Amsterdam) to trendy lunchrooms and Asian restaurants. In terms of education, there are primary schools in the neighbourhood, including the Eerste Openluchtschool on Clercqstraat (just outside the neighbourhood) and OBS De Kleine Kapitein. For secondary schools, children have to go to other parts of the city. Sports and recreation can be found mainly in Westerpark, which is a few minutes' cycle ride west of the neighbourhood. There are also cultural hotspots there such as the Ketelhuis and the Gashouder.

Accessibility from Haarlemmerbuurt-West

Accessibility scores highly among residents (8.5 out of 10) and rightly so. Amsterdam Central Station is a ten-minute walk away. Tram and bus stops at Haarlemmerplein and Marnixstraat take you quickly to the rest of the city. By bike, you are at Dam Square in five minutes and in the Pijp or Oost in a quarter of an hour. Driving is a different story: parking is expensive (permit required, Centrum zone) and the narrow streets are not designed for heavy traffic. You can reach the A10-West via the Haarlemmerweg in about ten minutes outside rush hour, but during rush hour it can take considerably longer. This is a neighbourhood where it is best to leave the car behind.

What residents experience

Residents give Haarlemmerbuurt-West a 6.7 out of 10. That is fair but not exuberant. The strong points are clear: accessibility (8.5), amenities (8.5) and housing (8.0). The pain points too: green space scores only 4.0 and cleanliness also 4.0. Resident Lily sums it up well: "I find the Haarlemmerbuurt a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. There is a good atmosphere and many amenities. However, homeless people and tourists regularly cause nuisance and the fact that the neighbourhood is unhygienic." That hygiene problem is recognisable: the narrow pavements, busy hospitality venues and tourist crowds lead to litter, especially in summer. There is hardly any green space in the neighbourhood itself; for a park you have to go to Westerpark or the Western Islands. More resident experiences can be found on the neighbourhood page for Haarlemmerbuurt-West. Compared to neighbouring areas such as Haarlemmerbuurt-Oost, the western part is slightly quieter towards the Haarlemmerpoort, while the east is closer to Central Station and the bustle of the Nieuwendijk. If you are looking for more space and water, the area around the Western Islands is an interesting alternative.

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

With 950 single-person households out of 1,550 homes, this is clearly a singles neighbourhood. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (835 residents). This makes the neighbourhood popular with working professionals and young urban types who want to feel the city. For families with children, the neighbourhood is less obvious: little green space, small homes and busy streets. Seniors do live there (475 residents aged 65+), but the steep stairs in the old buildings are a practical problem. If you want to rent an apartment in Haarlemmerbuurt-West, prepare for quick rental times. Make sure you have your income statement, employer's declaration and ID ready. For social housing through corporations such as Ymere or De Alliantie, there is a waiting list often exceeding ten years. Considering buying? Then view the supply of owner-occupied homes in Haarlemmerbuurt-West. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.

What residents say about Haarlemmerbuurt-West

The average resident score is 6.7 based on 2 reviews. Accessibility and amenities score the highest (both 8.5), while green space and cleanliness receive the lowest scores (both 4.0). Resident jw heijnis calls the neighbourhood "cosy" and appreciates that "everything is at hand because it is centrally located." The downside, nuisance from tourists and homeless people and a lack of cleanliness, comes up in both reviews. Want to read all the reviews? View the reviews and neighbourhood data for Haarlemmerbuurt-West.

Renting in Haarlemmerbuurt-West compared to surrounding neighbourhoods

Haarlemmerbuurt-West is not the only option in this part of Amsterdam. In Planciusbuurt-Noord you will find a bit more space and green space towards Westerpark, while Westerdokseiland offers modern new-build close to Central Station. If you are looking for a similar atmosphere but just outside the Haarlemmerbuurt, the Jordaan is the classic alternative, although rental prices there are at least at the same level. Further away but more affordable are neighbourhoods such as Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde. On Buurtje.nl you can compare available rental properties in Haarlemmerbuurt-West and all these neighbourhoods based on neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you can rent a home based on what the neighbourhood is really like, not just how it looks in photos. Also view the broader supply of rental properties in Amsterdam.