Rental homes in IJselbuurt, Amsterdam

What does a rental home cost in the IJselbuurt?

The IJselbuurt is a pronounced rental neighbourhood: no less than 84% of the more than 3,000 homes are rental properties. This makes it one of the most rental-oriented neighbourhoods in Amsterdam. Approximately 43% of the housing stock is owned by housing associations, and another 40% is rented out by other landlords. Only 16% are owner-occupied homes. The average WOZ value is €518,000, almost equal to the Amsterdam average of €517,000. In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past year was €2,629 per month, with a range from €837 to €7,950. The average apartment in the free sector measures about 71 m². This makes renting in the IJselbuurt not cheap, but prices are comparable to other centrally located Amsterdam neighbourhoods. Want to know what is available today and at what price? Check the current overview at the top of this page.

Cosiness as a binding agent: how residents experience the IJselbuurt

On Buurtje.nl, the IJselbuurt scores a 7.9 out of 10. That score doesn't tell the whole story, but the sub-scores make a lot clear. Facilities get a perfect 10, accessibility a 9, and safety an 8. Resident Kees sums up the atmosphere succinctly: "It's often cosy everywhere and everyone knows each other." That mutual connectedness is striking for a neighbourhood where almost 75% of households are single-person. You would expect it to feel anonymous, but the opposite is true. The IJselbuurt has that village-like character that you find less and less in Amsterdam.

The neighbourhood is nestled between the Amstel and the Amstelkanaal, close to Sarphatipark and within walking distance of the Ferdinand Bolstraat with all its shops, cafés and restaurants. Weesperplein metro station and various tram lines mean you can be at Central Station within a quarter of an hour, which explains that high accessibility score. The Albert Cuypmarkt is around the corner, and along the Amsteldijk you will find smaller specialist shops and neighbourhood cafés where regulars set the tone. Those specifically looking in the western part of the IJselbuurt are closer to De Pijp. The eastern part leans more towards the Amstel and the water, with a bit more tranquillity.

Where it scores lower: beauty gets only a 6 and green space a 7. To be fair, the IJselbuurt is not a green oasis. The streets are narrow, parking pressure is high, and some facades are in need of maintenance. Yet the location and the neighbourhood feeling compensate for a lot. Read more about residents' experiences and extensive neighbourhood data on the IJselbuurt page.

Renting in the IJselbuurt: for whom and for whom not?

With an average income of €42,700 and a free sector rent of over €2,600 per month, it is clear that a rental home in the IJselbuurt is not affordable for everyone. The neighbourhood mainly attracts young professionals and couples between 25 and 45, the largest age group with 2,255 residents. If you are a starter on a modal salary, you will struggle to get a foothold in the free sector. Waiting times for social housing in Amsterdam are long, so do not count on that for a quick solution. For families with children, the supply is limited: most homes are compact. Considering an owner-occupied home? Then check the supply of homes for sale in the IJselbuurt, although competition is fierce there too. Seniors who already live in the neighbourhood appreciate the facilities within walking distance. The municipality of Amsterdam provides information on rent subsidies and housing allocation.

Looking for an apartment in the IJselbuurt?

Via Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply in the IJselbuurt, including resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you get a fair picture before planning a viewing. Want to search more broadly? Then also check the rental supply in all of Amsterdam, or look at similar neighbourhoods where renting an apartment is just as central: the Jordaan, the Grachtengordel-West or the Haarlemmerbuurt.