Rental homes in Kortenaerkwartier, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Kortenaerkwartier, Amsterdam

Kortenaerkwartier is a true rental neighbourhood: around 70% of the more than 1,078 homes are rental properties. Of these, 32% are owned by a housing association (social housing) and 38% are rented out by private or commercial landlords. If you want to rent a home in Kortenaerkwartier on the free market, you pay an average of €2,588 per month. The range is wide: from around €1,072 for a small apartment to €4,600 for larger homes. With an average floor area of 80 m², the price per square metre works out at about €32.35. Note: these are free-market prices, excluding social housing. The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €594,000, higher than the average for the Chassébuurt district (€558,000) and well above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. This makes rental properties in Kortenaerkwartier relatively expensive, also compared to the broader supply of properties to rent in Amsterdam. At the top of this page you will always find the current daily prices and available rental properties.

Living in Kortenaerkwartier, Amsterdam

Kortenaerkwartier is located in the western part of Amsterdam-West, wedged between the Admiraal de Ruijterweg, the Kostverlorenvaart and the Rembrandtpark. The neighbourhood has an urban but fairly quiet character. Here you will mainly find pre-war porch flats and apartments from the 1920s and 1930s, interspersed with some post-war blocks and a few newer redevelopments. The streets are relatively narrow, with many brick facades and the occasional courtyard garden. It is not a neighbourhood of grand gestures, but of short lines: you know your neighbours, the bike repair shop around the corner and the owner of the local supermarket.

Shops, schools and facilities in Kortenaerkwartier

You can do your daily shopping at the Albert Heijn and Lidl on Jan van Galenstraat, a few minutes' bike ride away. Along the Admiraal de Ruijterweg there are various small specialist shops, a pharmacy and several eateries. For families, there are primary schools in the immediate vicinity, including De Roos and Aldoende primary school, both within walking distance. The Rembrandtpark borders the neighbourhood and offers space for jogging, picnicking or playing with children. Sports enthusiasts can go to Sportpark Ookmeer (a bit further away) or the Zuiderbad for lane swimming. On the website of the municipality of Amsterdam you will find up-to-date information about neighbourhood initiatives and facilities.

Accessibility and parking

The accessibility of Kortenaerkwartier is good. Tram stop Jan van Galenstraat (lines 7 and 13) is a few minutes' walk away and takes you to Dam Square in about fifteen minutes. Metro station Jan van Galenstraat (line 50, Ring Line) provides connections to Sloterdijk and Zuid. By bike, you can reach the Jordaan or the Vondelpark in ten minutes. By car, the A10-West is quickly accessible via the Jan van Galenstraat. Parking is a point of attention: the neighbourhood falls under paid parking with a permit, and spaces are scarce, especially in the evenings. That is something to take into account if you have a car.

Atmosphere and residents

With 2,210 inhabitants, Kortenaerkwartier is compact. The largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old (850 people), and as many as 660 of the households are single-person households. This makes it typically a neighbourhood for young professionals and starters, although families and older people also live here. The education level is high: 57% of residents are highly educated. Residents appreciate the central location and relative peace, but are sometimes critical of the maintenance of public spaces. One resident wrote: "Nice neighbourhood to live in, close to the park and well accessible, but the streets could be a bit cleaner." Read more experiences on the neighbourhood page of Kortenaerkwartier with all reviews and neighbourhood data. Compared to neighbouring areas such as Filips van Almondekwartier and De Wester Quartier, Kortenaerkwartier is slightly more expensive but also slightly more centrally located.

Is Kortenaerkwartier right for you as a tenant?

Renting an apartment in Kortenaerkwartier is mainly interesting for single professionals and couples with above-average income. The average disposable income in the neighbourhood (€39,300) is below the Amsterdam average, which indicates that many residents rely on social housing. The free market is heavily priced here, so be prepared: respond quickly to new rental homes, have your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) ready and register with WoningNet if you want to qualify for social housing. Waiting lists in Amsterdam can run up to more than ten years. Would you rather consider buying? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Kortenaerkwartier. To be honest: rental prices are high and supply is limited, so some flexibility in your search area helps.

What residents say about Kortenaerkwartier

Residents of Kortenaerkwartier generally give the neighbourhood a solid score. Accessibility and the proximity of the Rembrandtpark are most often mentioned as plus points. Criticism focuses on parking pressure and sometimes noise pollution from the Admiraal de Ruijterweg. One resident summed it up: "For the price you pay, you might expect more in terms of maintenance, but the location makes up for a lot." View all ratings and scores per category on the review page of Kortenaerkwartier.

Compare rental properties in Kortenaerkwartier with surrounding neighbourhoods

Are you hesitating between Kortenaerkwartier and a neighbouring area? Van Brakelkwartier offers a similar atmosphere but is generally slightly more affordable. If you are looking for more hustle and bustle, you could look at the Jordaan or the Haarlemmerbuurt, although rental prices there are often even higher. The supply in the broader Chassébuurt is also worth comparing. On Buurtje.nl you combine neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and current rental property supply from more than 1,500 sources, so you can make a well-informed choice.