Rental homes in Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam

Nieuwmarkt is a predominantly rental neighbourhood: over 83% of the housing stock consists of rental properties, which is higher than in Amsterdam as a whole. Of those rental homes, 68% are owned by housing associations, meaning a large proportion of the approximately 1,091 homes are social housing. Only 15% are owned by other (private) landlords. Those looking for a rental home in Nieuwmarkt in the free sector pay an average of €2,813 per month, with a range of €1,950 to €3,950 per month (free sector, excluding social housing, based on 37 rented homes in the past 12 months). With an average floor area of 57 m², this works out at around €49 per m² per month. That is steep, but comparable to other inner-city neighbourhoods in Amsterdam. The WOZ value in Nieuwmarkt is €504,000, which is slightly below the municipal average of €517,000 and clearly below the district average for Nieuwmarkt/Lastage (€589,000). For current rental prices and available rental homes, you can consult the overview at the top of this page, which is updated daily.

Living in Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam

Nieuwmarkt is one of the most recognisable places in Amsterdam, and you notice that when you live there. Nieuwmarkt Square with the medieval Waag at its centre gives the neighbourhood an unmistakably historic character. The streets around it, such as Kloveniersburgwal, Zeedijk and Sint Antoniesbreestraat, are narrow, old and lively. This is not a quiet residential area: tourists walk around during the day, the hospitality industry is busy in the evenings, and at weekends Nieuwmarkt Square and the surrounding terraces are packed. If you are looking for peace and quiet, you have to be honest about it: Nieuwmarkt is urban, dense and constantly in motion.

The homes are predominantly canal houses and historic townhouses from the 17th and 18th centuries, supplemented by a few post-war apartment complexes along Zeedijk and Geldersekade. Renting an apartment in Nieuwmarkt often means living in a building with character: high ceilings, narrow stairs, thick walls. New-build is rare in this neighbourhood.

Facilities in Nieuwmarkt

You do your daily shopping at the Albert Heijn on Nieuwmarkt itself or at the supermarkets in the immediate vicinity on Zeedijk and towards the centre. The weekly organic market on Nieuwmarkt Square (Saturday morning) is popular among long-term residents. For schools: primary schools can be found in the adjacent Lastage and Burgwallen, but the supply is limited given the small number of families. When it comes to hospitality, the choice is vast: from brown cafés on Zeedijk to Asian restaurants in Chinatown, which seamlessly merges into the Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood. Green space is scarce, but Waterlooplein and the Hortus Botanicus are within walking distance.

Accessibility

Nieuwmarkt metro station (lines 51, 53, 54) is right on the square and takes you to Amsterdam Central Station in five minutes. Tram and bus connections run via Prins Hendrikkade and Waterlooplein. By bike, you can reach Central Station or the Jordaan in less than ten minutes. By car, the neighbourhood is less practical: parking is only possible with a permit (Centrum zone), and the narrow streets make driving difficult. If you need a car regularly, this is a serious point to consider. Access to the A10 ring road is via the IJ Tunnel or the Piet Heintunnel, but that easily takes 20 to 30 minutes during rush hour.

Residents appreciate the central location and the liveliness, but a recurring criticism is the hustle and bustle of tourism. On the neighbourhood page for Nieuwmarkt, a resident writes: "You live in one of the most beautiful places in Amsterdam, but in summer you sometimes feel more like a tourist guide than a local." That sums up the neighbourhood well: it is a privilege to live here, but it also requires tolerance for the downside of popularity.

Compared to neighbouring areas, Nieuwmarkt has a different atmosphere than the quieter Lastage, which is slightly more residential and less touristy. The Scheepvaarthuisbuurt is also historic but quieter. If you are looking for an apartment in a livelier and more mixed environment, you could also look at Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde, directly west of Nieuwmarkt.

Does renting in Nieuwmarkt suit you as a tenant?

Nieuwmarkt mainly attracts singles and couples without children: 755 of the 1,580 residents live alone, and only 19% are married. The largest age group is 65-plus (485 people), which is surprising for such a lively neighbourhood, but can be explained by long-term tenants in the social sector. Starters and expats renting an apartment in Nieuwmarkt in the free sector quickly pay €2,800 or more per month. Families with children find little space and little greenery here. Social housing is scarce due to long waiting lists at housing associations such as Ymere and Stadgenoot. If you are considering buying, you can compare the supply of homes for sale in Nieuwmarkt as an alternative. Respond quickly to supply in the free sector: homes in this neighbourhood are usually rented out within a few days. Prepare your documents (employer's statement, annual statement, extract) and expect income requirements of three to four times the monthly rent.

What residents say about living in Nieuwmarkt

Residents give Nieuwmarkt high scores for location and accessibility, but lower scores for peace and quiet and parking. The neighbourhood page brings together experiences of people who actually live here. One resident sums it up: "The location is unparalleled, but you have to accept the crowds. On weekday mornings, it is actually very pleasant here." For all reviews and scores per category, check the reviews and neighbourhood data for Nieuwmarkt. These give a fairer picture than an average score alone.

Comparing rental homes in and around Nieuwmarkt

If you are undecided between neighbourhoods, you have several options in this area. Lastage is quieter and slightly more affordable in the free sector. Rapenburg and Uilenburg are smaller, lesser-known neighbourhoods in the same district, sometimes with less competition for rental homes. For a broader overview of the district, see the page on rental homes in Nieuwmarkt/Lastage. If you want to compare further with other popular Amsterdam neighbourhoods, you can also look at the Jordaan or the Haarlemmerbuurt. For the full supply in the city, see all rental homes in Amsterdam. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with neighbourhood data and resident reviews from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you. Want to know more about the municipality? The municipality of Amsterdam also offers practical information about permits, parking and facilities in the city.