Rental homes in Oostelijke Handelskade, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Oostelijke Handelskade, Amsterdam

Oostelijke Handelskade is a pronounced rental neighbourhood: 75% of the 752 homes are rental properties, only 25% are owner-occupied. Approximately 45% of the total housing stock is owned by housing associations (social rent), while about 30% is offered on the free market by other landlords. This makes the neighbourhood special for the Oostelijk Havengebied, where the share of housing association homes is generally lower.

In the free sector (excluding social rent), the average rent over the past twelve months was €2,372 per month, with a range from €1,650 to €3,285. With an average floor area of 102 m², this works out to around €23 per m². That is substantial: the WOZ value here is €683,000, well above the district average of €630,000 and far above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. The average income of €65,700 is also higher than the €54,200 in the rest of Oostelijk Havengebied and the €44,276 in all of Amsterdam. Rental prices on Oostelijke Handelskade are therefore at the upper end of what you can expect in this part of the city. Check the current daily offerings and the most recent prices for available rental properties at the top of this page.

Living in Oostelijke Handelskade, Amsterdam

Oostelijke Handelskade is a narrow strip of land between the IJ and the Oosterdok, directly north of the railway line at Amsterdam Centraal. It is one of the newest parts of the city in the Oostelijk Havengebied: most homes were built between the late 1990s and early 2010s. Think large, modern apartment complexes of six to ten storeys, often with wide balconies or roof terraces facing the water. The architecture is strikingly varied, from the iconic Pakhuis de Zwijger (now a cultural centre) to sleek residential blocks designed by firms such as MVRDV and Claus en Kaan. Anyone renting an apartment here almost always gets a view of the water or the skyline.

The atmosphere is urban but quiet. You are not living on a shopping street or in a nightlife district, but in a place where you can stroll along the quay in the evening with views of the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ and the Bimhuis. The population is predominantly young and highly educated: 72% hold a higher professional or university degree, and nearly half of the residents are between 25 and 45 years old. Single-person households form the largest group (315 of the approximately 1,480 residents), but there are also families with young children (165 residents under 15).

Facilities on and around Oostelijke Handelskade

For daily groceries, you go to the Albert Heijn on Piet Heinkade or the Jumbo on nearby Java-eiland. For a wider range of shops, you can walk to Oosterdokseiland or the Amsterdam Centraal area in ten minutes. Hospitality venues are scattered: restaurant Kompaszaal on the quay itself, and a growing number of coffee shops and eateries around Pakhuis de Zwijger. Families with school-age children use primary school De Kleine Kapitein on Java-eiland or De Eilanden, both within cycling distance. Sports facilities are available at Sportcentrum Piet Hein on Zeeburgerdijk and the open-air swimming pool Marineterrein in summer. Java-eiland and KNSM-eiland offer additional green spaces and playgrounds along the water.

Accessibility of Oostelijke Handelskade

In terms of public transport, the location is excellent. Tram stop Oostelijke Handelskade (line 26) takes you to Amsterdam Centraal in five minutes. The station itself is also within a fifteen-minute walk. Bus lines towards IJburg and Zeeburg stop at Piet Heinkade. By bike, you can reach Dam Square in ten minutes and the Pijp district in a quarter of an hour. By car, the A10 (eastern ring road) is accessible in five minutes via the Piet Hein tunnel. Parking is a point of attention here: you need a permit (district Oost), and parking pressure is high. Many new-build complexes have their own parking garage, but a space quickly costs €150 to €250 per month on top of the rent. More information about parking permits can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.

How residents experience Oostelijke Handelskade

Residents particularly appreciate the waterside location and the tranquillity you would not expect so close to Amsterdam Centraal. "It feels like you are on holiday when you look out over the IJ in the morning, but you are at Damrak in five minutes," writes a resident on the neighbourhood page of Oostelijke Handelskade. Recurring criticisms: the wind can be fierce on the quay (no shelter), the range of shops and restaurants in the immediate vicinity is limited, and rental prices in the free sector are unaffordable for many people. Compared to nearby neighbourhoods such as Sporenburg and Borneo, the Handelskade feels slightly more anonymous in terms of neighbourhood character, because the buildings are larger and there is less street life.

Is a rental property in Oostelijke Handelskade right for you?

A rental home on Oostelijke Handelskade is particularly interesting for working professionals and dual-income couples without children who value modern living by the water, with fast connections to the city centre. Expats form a significant part of the tenants in the free sector. For families, the neighbourhood is perfectly liveable, but the play space is more limited than on the islands next door. Starters and students can hardly get a look in the free sector given the prices, but the social housing stock (45% housing association ownership) offers opportunities if you are registered with WoningNet, although waiting times in Amsterdam average ten years or longer. Respond quickly when something becomes available: properties here go fast. Prepare income statements and employer declarations in advance. Are you also considering buying a home? Then check the range of homes for sale in Oostelijke Handelskade.

What residents say about Oostelijke Handelskade

On the neighbourhood page, residents rate Oostelijke Handelskade on several categories. Accessibility and the view generally score highest, while facilities and neighbourhood feel score lower. "Everything is new and well-maintained, but you hardly know your neighbours," says another resident. View all reviews and neighbourhood data for Oostelijke Handelskade for a complete picture of experiences.

Renting in Oostelijke Handelskade compared to surrounding neighbourhoods

Would you like to know how rental properties in Oostelijke Handelskade compare to the rest of the Oostelijk Havengebied? On Java-eiland, the apartments are often slightly smaller and rental prices a fraction lower, while Entrepot-Noordwest has a completely different character with more pre-war buildings. If you are looking for a similar waterside location but with more neighbourhood life, also check out Rietlanden. Searching more broadly in Amsterdam? Then also look at the offerings in the Oostelijk Havengebied or compare with popular districts such as the Haarlemmerbuurt and the Jordaan. Via Buurtje.nl, you can compare neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and rental prices side by side based on more than 1,500 data sources, so you can make a well-considered decision about renting a property in Oostelijke Handelskade.