Rental homes in Orteliusbuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Orteliusbuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam

Orteliusbuurt-Zuid is predominantly a rental neighbourhood: 74% of the more than 1,068 homes are rented, compared to 26% owner-occupied. Of those rental homes, 22% are owned by housing associations (social housing) and 52% fall under other landlords (free sector and private). If you want to buy a home, check out the supply of homes for sale in Orteliusbuurt-Zuid as an alternative.

In the free sector (excluding social housing), an average of €2,410 per month was paid for a rental home in Orteliusbuurt-Zuid over the past twelve months. This is based on 36 rented homes with an average area of 124 m², which works out to around €19.50 per m² per month. The range runs from €860 to €2,950 per month, depending on size, condition and floor level. The WOZ value is €469,000, slightly below the district average of Hoofdweg en omgeving (€471,000) and clearly below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. For the current supply and the daily average rental price, see the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Orteliusbuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam

Orteliusbuurt-Zuid is located in the western part of Amsterdam, in the Hoofdweg en omgeving district. The neighbourhood has a quiet, somewhat withdrawn character compared to the busier Hoofdweg itself. The buildings largely consist of post-war porch flats and closed building blocks from the 1950s and 1960s, with a shop or catering establishment here and there on the ground floor. Streets such as Orteliusstraat and the area around Surinameplein give the neighbourhood a recognisable city feel without the tourist crowds of the canal belt.

The average income of residents is €39,600, almost equal to the district average but slightly below the Amsterdam average of €44,276. This reflects a neighbourhood with a mixed, working public: 60% of residents have a high level of education and the labour participation rate is 70%. The largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old (more than 915 of the 1,890 residents), and single-person households are the most common (660). Families are fewer, but not absent.

Facilities in Orteliusbuurt-Zuid

For daily groceries you can go to supermarkets on Hoofdweg, within walking distance of most homes in the neighbourhood. The shopping area around Surinameplein offers a mix of specialist shops, bakeries and small stores. For sports, there are fitness centres and sports clubs in the immediate vicinity; Vondelpark and Rembrandtpark are both accessible by bike. As for schools, there are primary schools in the neighbourhood and immediate area, although education scores low in resident reviews (3.0 out of 10), which may indicate limited choice or quality differences. Facilities such as shops and healthcare score notably high (10.0 out of 10), indicating that daily necessities are well taken care of.

Accessibility

Orteliusbuurt-Zuid is well connected by public transport via tram line 17 (towards the centre and Sloterdijk) and various bus lines that stop on or near Hoofdweg. Central Station can be reached by tram in about twenty minutes. By car, the neighbourhood connects to the A10 ring road via the De Nieuwe Meer junction or the Surinameplein exit, making Schiphol and the southern ring road easily accessible. By bike, you can reach the Jordaan or the Pijp in fifteen minutes. Parking in the neighbourhood falls under the Amsterdam permit system; for current parking zones and rates, the municipality of Amsterdam refers to its parking website. The accessibility score from residents is 5.0 out of 10, which indicates that not everyone is satisfied, possibly due to busy intersections or limited public transport frequency in the evening hours.

Resident Gaia describes the neighbourhood as "spontaneous" and mentions the cosiness as a strong point. That atmosphere suits a neighbourhood where many young professionals and small households live who actively use the city. On the neighbourhood page of Orteliusbuurt-Zuid you will find all reviews and neighbourhood data in one place.

Compared to neighbouring areas, Orteliusbuurt-Zuid has a somewhat quieter character than Balboaplein en omgeving, which has more of a central function with associated liveliness. Orteliusbuurt-Midden is very similar in structure to this part of the neighbourhood, but may differ in rental prices and supply. Columbusplein en omgeving is also an option if you are looking for a bit more variety in housing types within the same district.

Does renting in Orteliusbuurt-Zuid suit you?

Orteliusbuurt-Zuid mainly appeals to young professionals and dual-income couples who want to live centrally without paying the highest Amsterdam rental prices. Free sector rental prices average €2,410 per month, which is not exceptionally high for Amsterdam but does require a solid budget. First-time buyers with a smaller budget would be wise to also register with a housing association for social housing; 22% of homes fall into that segment, but waiting times in Amsterdam are long. Respond quickly to available rental homes in Orteliusbuurt-Zuid, as supply is limited: only 36 free sector homes were rented out in the past twelve months. Prepare your documents (employer's statement, bank statements, DigiD) so you can respond immediately. Those considering buying can also look at homes for sale in Orteliusbuurt-Zuid. For a broader supply, you can also search for rental homes in Amsterdam or compare with popular districts such as Jordaan or Haarlemmerbuurt.

What residents say about Orteliusbuurt-Zuid

Based on resident reviews, Orteliusbuurt-Zuid scores a 6.8 out of 10. The highest scores go to safety (10.0) and facilities (10.0), indicating that residents feel safe and find daily groceries and services well organised. Green space also scores above average (8.0). Residents are less satisfied with accessibility (5.0), housing (5.0) and education (3.0). Resident Gaia writes: "A lot of cosiness", and gives the neighbourhood a 6.8. View all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the overview page of Orteliusbuurt-Zuid. This kind of resident data is not available anywhere else at neighbourhood level.

Compare rental homes in and around Orteliusbuurt-Zuid

Would you like to compare a rental home in Orteliusbuurt-Zuid with the rest of the district? Then view all rental homes in Hoofdweg en omgeving for a more complete picture. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with resident scores and district data, so you not only find a home but also know whether the neighbourhood suits you. Whether you are considering renting an apartment in Orteliusbuurt-Zuid or are still undecided between different Amsterdam districts: the comparison function on the Amsterdam page helps you choose further.