Rental homes in Jacques Veltmanbuurt, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Jacques Veltmanbuurt, Amsterdam

The Jacques Veltmanbuurt is pre-eminently a tenant neighbourhood: no less than 80% of the more than 2,050 homes are rental properties. Of these, 58% are owned by housing associations (social housing) and 22% are rented out by other landlords in the private sector. Those considering renting a home in Jacques Veltmanbuurt in the private sector pay an average of €2,124 per month (excluding social housing). The range is between €1,500 and €2,950 per month, with an average floor area of 92 m². This works out at around €23 per m². The average WOZ value of €361,000 is well below the Amsterdam average of €517,000 and also below the district average of Slotervaart-Zuid (€410,000). This makes the neighbourhood relatively affordable by Amsterdam standards, although this is not always immediately apparent in private sector rents. The average income of €35,200 is above the district average (€32,000), but well below the Amsterdam average of €44,276. At the top of this page you will find an up-to-date overview of available rental properties and daily prices.

Living in Jacques Veltmanbuurt, Amsterdam

The Jacques Veltmanbuurt is located in the western part of Amsterdam Nieuw-West, wedged between the Slotervaart and the A10 West. It is a typical post-war expansion district built in the 1950s and 1960s according to the principles of the General Expansion Plan (AUP). Think strip development: four- to five-storey porch flats, plenty of greenery in between, and a spacious layout with light and air. The neighbourhood is named after mathematician Jacques Veltman and has a quiet, lived-in character. It is not a trendy neighbourhood, but one where people stay for a long time. This is reflected in the mix: young families alongside older residents who have lived here for decades. The largest age group (25-45 years, around 1,550 residents) gives the neighbourhood a relatively young profile, but with 505 children under 15 and 415 over-65s, it is not a pure starter neighbourhood.

Facilities in Jacques Veltmanbuurt

Daily shopping can be done at Lidl and Albert Heijn on the nearby Burgemeester De Vlugtlaan, a few minutes' walk away. The Osdorpplein shopping centre is within cycling distance and offers a wider range, from Kruidvat to clothing stores. For primary education, there is, among others, the Pieter Jelles Troelstraschool in the immediate vicinity. Sports enthusiasts can go to Sportpark Sloten, which is within walking distance, and Sloterparkbad is reachable within ten minutes by bike. Sloterpark itself is the neighbourhood's big asset: a vast green area with the Sloterplas lake where you can run, picnic and swim in summer. The range of catering facilities in the neighbourhood itself is modest; for restaurants and cafés you head to the Overtoom or the city centre.

Accessibility of Jacques Veltmanbuurt

The neighbourhood scores well on accessibility. Henk Sneevlietweg metro station (line 50) is about a ten-minute walk away and takes you to Amsterdam Central Station in about fifteen minutes. Tram line 1 stops at Slotermeerlaan and runs to Leidseplein. The A10 West is reachable by car in a few minutes, which is handy for commuters heading to Schiphol (ten minutes) or Haarlem. Cycling to the city centre takes about 25 minutes via the Overtoom. Parking here is still regulated with a permit, but pressure is increasing. Free parking is hardly available anymore; expect a parking permit via the municipality of Amsterdam.

Residents on the neighbourhood page of Jacques Veltmanbuurt particularly appreciate the greenery and relative tranquillity. "Sloterpark is fantastic, I walk there daily with the dog. The neighbourhood is quiet but you are quickly in the city centre," writes one resident. At the same time, there is criticism of the maintenance of some porch flats and the limited catering facilities in the neighbourhood itself. Compared to the adjacent Louis Crispijnbuurt, Jacques Veltmanbuurt is slightly greener and quieter. The Staalmanbuurt has recently undergone more renovation and therefore sometimes commands higher rents, while the area around the former Medisch Centrum Slotervaart is currently being developed with new-build plans.

Is a rental home in Jacques Veltmanbuurt right for you?

With 1,225 single-person households (the majority) and a large proportion of 25- to 45-year-olds, the neighbourhood is popular with starters and singles who want to live in Amsterdam without paying top dollar. Families with children find affordable space and schools within walking distance. For seniors, the neighbourhood is attractive due to its quiet character and proximity to care facilities. If you want to rent an apartment in Jacques Veltmanbuurt in the private sector, prepare your documents and respond quickly: homes go off the market fast. For social housing, there is a long waiting list at housing associations such as Eigen Haard and Stadgenoot; expect at least ten years of registration time. Considering buying? Then also check the supply of homes for sale in Jacques Veltmanbuurt, where WOZ values are significantly lower than the Amsterdam average.

What residents say about Jacques Veltmanbuurt

On the neighbourhood page, residents rate Jacques Veltmanbuurt on several categories. The neighbourhood generally scores highest on green spaces and accessibility, and lower on the range of shops and catering facilities. "Nice living here, lots of space and greenery for the city. But there is little to do in the neighbourhood itself in the evenings," sums up one resident. Curious about all the reviews? Check the reviews and neighbourhood data of Jacques Veltmanbuurt for a complete picture.

Compare rental properties in and around Jacques Veltmanbuurt

Looking for rental properties in Jacques Veltmanbuurt but also want to see alternatives? The Louis Crispijnbuurt and Staalmanbuurt are directly adjacent to this neighbourhood and have a similar price level, although the housing supply varies per street. A broader search can be done via the supply in all of Slotervaart-Zuid or via rental properties in Amsterdam. Popular districts such as the Jordaan or Grachtengordel-West are considerably more expensive. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you can not only rent a home but also know whether the neighbourhood really suits you.