Rental homes in Nieuw-Sloten-Noordwest, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Nieuw-Sloten-Noordwest, Amsterdam

The rental market in Nieuw-Sloten-Noordwest is fairly evenly balanced: 49% of the 1,219 homes are rented, 51% are owner-occupied. Of the total housing stock, 34% is owned by housing associations (social housing) and 16% by other landlords (private sector). This means there are relatively many social housing units by Amsterdam standards, but waiting lists are long.

In the private sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €2,281 per month, with a range from €1,228 to €2,700. With an average floor area of 91 m², this works out to around €25 per m². That is steep, but fits the spacious family homes available for rent here. The WOZ value is €525,000, slightly below the district average for Sloten/Nieuw-Sloten (€538,000) and comparable to the Amsterdam average of €517,000. The average income of €38,900 is notably lower than the district (€43,900) and the municipality (€44,276), partly due to the higher proportion of social renters. Want to see current daily prices and available rental properties? Check the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Nieuw-Sloten-Noordwest, Amsterdam

Nieuw-Sloten-Noordwest is a typical Amsterdam expansion district from the 1990s. Built at a time when Amsterdam urgently needed family homes, and you can see it in everything: wide streets, spacious single-family homes with front and back gardens, and low-rise buildings interspersed with three- to four-storey apartment complexes. The neighbourhood is nestled between Laan van Vlaanderen to the east and the A4/Westrandweg to the west. It is quiet, green and orderly, with a distinctly suburban character that feels more like Hoofddorp than the Jordaan.

With 3,035 residents, it is a compact neighbourhood. The largest age group is 45-65 years (880 people), but there are also many families with children (535 households). This mix of established residents and young families defines the atmosphere: quiet during the day, slightly lively on the streets in the evening, children playing on the pavement.

Local amenities

For daily shopping, you can walk to the Belgiëplein shopping centre, just south of the neighbourhood. There you will find an Albert Heijn, Dirk van den Broek and various specialist shops. Closer to home, there are smaller shops along Laan van Vlaanderen. Schools are well catered for: De Vlaamse Reus primary school and Montessorischool De Eilanden are within walking distance. For secondary education, the Calandlyceum and Pieter Nieuwland College in Nieuw-West are accessible by bike. Sportpark Sloten is nearby, with football club SV Sloten and tennis club Nieuw-Sloten. Sloterpark and Sloterplas are a ten-minute bike ride away, ideal for running, swimming at the Sloterparkbad outdoor pool, or just a stroll. GP practices and a pharmacy are available around Belgiëplein.

Accessibility of Nieuw-Sloten-Noordwest

Accessibility is one of its stronger points. Henk Sneevlietweg metro station (line 50) and Osdorp tram stop (line 1) are within cycling distance, but most residents take bus 195 or 369 to Sloterdijk or the city centre. By car, you can reach Schiphol (10 minutes) and the city centre (20 minutes outside rush hour) quickly via the A4 and A10. Cycling to Leidseplein takes about 25 minutes via the Sloterweg. Parking here, unlike many Amsterdam neighbourhoods, is largely free and without a permit. That is a major plus for car owners.

Residents of Nieuw-Sloten-Noordwest particularly appreciate the peace and space. "Finally a place in Amsterdam where you can park your car and the kids can play outside," writes one resident in a review. Recurring criticisms: the neighbourhood can feel a bit dull in the evenings, there is little nightlife, and public transport connections to the city centre are not the fastest. Comparing this neighbourhood with its neighbours, Nieuw-Sloten-Noordoost is almost identical in character but slightly closer to the shopping centre. Dorp Sloten offers a more village-like feel with historic ribbon development, but fewer rental properties. And if you are looking for more buzz, check out the offerings around Belgiëplein, where there are more shops and restaurants.

Is Nieuw-Sloten-Noordwest right for you as a tenant?

A rental home in Nieuw-Sloten-Noordwest is particularly interesting for families seeking space within Amsterdam's municipal boundaries. The combination of spacious homes, free parking and a child-friendly environment is quite rare in Amsterdam. Seniors will also find peace here, with amenities within walking distance. For starters and students, the neighbourhood is less suitable: private sector rents are high and nightlife is far away. If you want to rent a home in Nieuw-Sloten-Noordwest, prepare your documents and respond quickly. Also consider registering with WoningNet for social housing, although waiting times can be up to 10-15 years. If you prefer to buy, you can view the homes for sale in Nieuw-Sloten-Noordwest as an alternative.

What residents say about Nieuw-Sloten-Noordwest

Residents generally give the neighbourhood solid scores. The highest ratings go to space and greenery, the lowest to the range of restaurants and nightlife. "Quiet, neat neighbourhood with many families. Not hip, but nice," sums up one resident. View all reviews and neighbourhood scores on the Nieuw-Sloten-Noordwest neighbourhood page to see if this area suits you.

Compare rental properties in Nieuw-Sloten-Noordwest with surrounding neighbourhoods

Unsure between several neighbourhoods? Nieuw-Sloten-Noordwest is comparable in rental prices to the rest of the Sloten/Nieuw-Sloten district, but cheaper than popular areas like the Jordaan or Grachtengordel-West. If you are looking more broadly, also check out the rental offerings in Amsterdam. On Buurtje.nl, you can compare neighbourhoods based on neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from over 1,500 sources, so you can not only rent an apartment but also find the right neighbourhood. Want to know more about the district? Read on at the page about Sloten/Nieuw-Sloten or discover what Amsterdam has to offer as a municipality via the Amsterdam municipality website.