Rental homes in Landsmeer

Renting a home in Landsmeer: a village within cycling distance of Amsterdam

Landsmeer is a compact municipality with around 11,600 residents, nestled between Amsterdam-Noord and Purmerend. Of the nearly 5,000 homes, 34% are rental properties. The majority of these, around 26% of the total housing stock, are owned by housing corporations. Only 7% are offered by other landlords, making the free-sector supply limited. In the free sector (i.e. excluding social housing), the average rent over the past twelve months was €3,241 per month, with a range of €815 to €6,500. That average is significantly inflated by spacious family homes; the median is lower. Check the top of this page for the current daily price and available supply. The average income in Landsmeer is €43,400, and 40% of residents are highly educated. Many residents work in Amsterdam and benefit from the short commute: by bus you can reach Amsterdam Centraal in fifteen minutes, and by bike via the Noorderpark route you can be in Amsterdam-Noord in about twenty minutes. This combination of rural living and urban proximity makes renting in Landsmeer attractive, but also pricey for what is essentially a village.

Neighbourhoods and cores: where do you want to rent in Landsmeer?

The municipality of Landsmeer consists of a handful of cores, each with its own character. The rental supply is mainly concentrated in the village of Landsmeer itself, but the smaller cores are also worth considering if you are looking for peace and space.

Landsmeer, the village heart with amenities

The core of Landsmeer is where most things happen: here you will find supermarkets, primary schools, sports clubs and the vast majority of the housing supply. Residents give the village a 8.0 on Buurtje.nl based on their reviews. Accessibility (9.0) and green spaces (9.0) score notably high, which makes sense when you walk around here: water, meadows and cycling routes towards the Twiske everywhere. Education also scores a 9.0, logical given the good primary schools such as De Springplank and 't Kofschip. The community score is the lowest at 6.0. One resident describes it as a place where you "live nicely and safely, but you have to make an effort to belong". That is recognisable in a village where many families have lived for years and social networks are close-knit but not always easily accessible to newcomers. Most of the rental supply consists of single-family homes and a limited number of apartments along the Dorpsstraat and surrounding area. If you want to rent an apartment in Landsmeer, you should look here.

Den Ilp, rural and small-scale

Den Ilp is a ribbon village north of Landsmeer, along the water. Here you will mainly find detached and semi-detached houses. The rental supply is minimal, but when something becomes available, it is often more spacious homes with a garden. It is quiet here, really quiet. No shops, no catering, but views over the polder. Suitable for those who consciously choose distance from the hustle and bustle and have a car for shopping.

Purmerland, living among the meadow birds

Purmerland is the smallest ribbon in the municipality, a narrow road with houses on both sides and nothing but grassland and ditches beyond. Finding a rental home in Purmerland is more a matter of luck than planning, because something rarely becomes available. But it does give an idea of how rural this municipality really is, just a few kilometres from the A10 ring road.

Want to know more about how residents experience their neighbourhood? Check the reviews and neighbourhood information on the Landsmeer municipality page for a complete picture. The safety score of 8.0 and the high rating for green spaces (9.0) confirm what you see on the ground: this is a quiet, green residential municipality where you can walk the streets without worry in the evening.

Who is a rental home in Landsmeer suitable for, and who is it not?

The largest group of residents in Landsmeer is between 45 and 65 years old, and households with children form the largest category. That says something: this is a place for families who want space without completely letting go of Amsterdam. Bus line 30 to Central Station makes it workable for commuters, and the proximity of the Twiske recreation area is a plus for active families. Renting a house in Landsmeer is also interesting for homeworkers who need peace and an extra room. With an average floor area of 167 m² in the free sector, you get considerably more square metres here than in Amsterdam.

But be realistic: for starters with a modal income, the free sector here is hardly affordable. Social housing has long waiting lists, certainly through corporations such as Eigen Haard that are active in this region. Register in time via WoningNet if you want to be eligible. If you are looking for more urban amenities or a larger rental supply, also look at Amstelveen or the rental market in Alkmaar. Considering buying instead? With an average WOZ value of €580,000, that is not a cheap alternative, but check the supply of homes for sale in Landsmeer to compare. On the website of the municipality of Landsmeer you can also find information about zoning plans and any new construction projects.

Searching the rental supply in Landsmeer

At the top of this page you will find the current overview of rental homes in Landsmeer, including filters on price, floor area and energy label. Buurtje.nl combines this supply with neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, so you not only choose a home but also a neighbourhood that suits you. Looking broader? Also compare with the supply in Beverwijk or Bergen, or check the overview page of North Holland for more options in the region.