Rental homes in Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, Haarlem

Rental prices and market figures for Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, Haarlem

Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is a pronounced rental neighbourhood: 60% of the 1,455 homes are rental properties, compared to 40% owner-occupied. A large portion, about 43%, is owned by housing corporations (social housing). The remaining 17% is rented out by private landlords and investors in the free sector. This ratio makes the neighbourhood special: there is relatively much social housing available, but the waiting lists are long.

In the free sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €2,194 per month, with a range of €1,200 to €2,750. With an average area of 103 m², this amounts to approximately €21.30 per square metre. These figures exclude social housing. The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €397,000, slightly lower than the average for the Amsterdamsewijk (€405,000) and well below the Haarlem average of €480,000. The average income of €35,300 is also below that of the district (€39,000) and the municipality (€42,900). For current daily prices and available rental properties in Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Oude Amsterdamsebuurt, Haarlem

Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is nestled between the Amsterdamsevaart, the Jan Gijzenvaart and the Haarlem-Amsterdam railway line. It is a compact, pre-war neighbourhood with predominantly 1920s and 1930s homes: many porch flats of three to four storeys, interspersed with terraced houses and the occasional new-build complex. The streets are named after writers and poets from the Amsterdam circle, think of Vondellaan, Bilderdijkstraat and Multatulistraat. The streetscape is narrow, with lots of brickwork, small front gardens and occasionally a cosy bench by the facade. The atmosphere is urban but village-like: neighbours know each other, people chat on the street and children play on the squares.

Facilities in the neighbourhood

For daily groceries, you go to Albert Heijn and Lidl on the Amsterdamsevaart, a five to ten-minute walk away. On Generaal Cronjéstraat you will find a small Turkish supermarket and various specialist shops. For primary education, there is the Molenwiekschool on Multatulistraat and De Kring a bit further away. Sports enthusiasts can go to football club THB on Sportweg and swimming pool De Houtvaart, within cycling distance. Frederikspark and Reinaldapark are a fifteen-minute walk away and offer space for walking or picnicking. In terms of dining and drinking, the neighbourhood is modest: a few bistros and snack bars, but the centre of Haarlem with its extensive restaurant offering can be reached in ten minutes by bike.

Accessibility from Oude Amsterdamsebuurt

Station Haarlem Spaarnwoude is about a ten-minute bike ride away. From Haarlem Centraal station, you are in Amsterdam Sloterdijk in fifteen minutes. Bus lines 2 and 4 (Connexxion) stop along the Amsterdamsevaart and take you to the centre in ten minutes. By car, you can quickly reach the A200 towards Amsterdam via the N200 or the A9 via Waarderweg. Parking is permit-only in parts of the neighbourhood, particularly around the Amsterdamsevaart. In the narrower residential streets, finding a spot in the evening is a challenge. Cycling is by far the most convenient: you can reach Haarlem city centre in seven minutes, Bloemendaal beach in twenty minutes.

What residents appreciate and what they look out for

Residents describe the neighbourhood as cosy and affordable by Haarlem standards, but are honest about the drawbacks. "The neighbourhood is fine to live in, but parking is really a nightmare and some porch flats are in need of maintenance," writes a resident on the neighbourhood page of Oude Amsterdamsebuurt. Social cohesion scores well, but noise pollution from the railway line and traffic on the Amsterdamsevaart are frequently mentioned. Compared to the Potgieterbuurt, Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is slightly more affordable but also a bit less green. The Van Zeggelenbuurt attracts more families due to the larger homes, while the Cremerbuurt has a similar character but is slightly closer to the centre.

Who is a rental property in Oude Amsterdamsebuurt interesting for?

With 810 single-person households (more than half) and a large group of 25 to 45-year-olds, the neighbourhood is popular among starters and young professionals renting a home in Oude Amsterdamsebuurt. Free sector rents are steep, so be prepared: respond quickly to available rental properties, have your documents (employer's statement, payslips) ready and be realistic about your budget. For social housing, you can register via WoningNet; expect a waiting time of several years. Seniors (500 residents aged 65+) also enjoy living here due to the proximity of facilities. If you are looking for more space or a garden, renting an apartment in Oude Amsterdamsebuurt is difficult. Then also consider owner-occupied homes in Oude Amsterdamsebuurt or look at the supply in surrounding districts.

What residents say about Oude Amsterdamsebuurt

On the reviews and neighbourhood data of Oude Amsterdamsebuurt you can read extensive assessments from current and former residents. Social cohesion and the location near the centre are most often praised. Criticism focuses on parking problems, the maintenance of some rental properties and noise pollution. "For the price you pay, you would expect more in terms of maintenance of the communal areas," says a tenant. View all reviews and partial scores on the neighbourhood page to get a complete picture before deciding to live here.

Compare rental properties in and around Oude Amsterdamsebuurt

Still unsure whether you want to rent in Oude Amsterdamsebuurt? Compare the neighbourhood with nearby options. The Potgieterbuurt offers a similar price range but slightly more green. In the Oude Stad you pay more, but you live right in the bustling centre. The Haarlemmerhoutkwartier is greener and more spacious, but also more expensive. Also check the broader supply for rent in the Amsterdamsewijk or search all rental homes in Haarlem. On Buurtje.nl, you combine neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources, so you can make a well-informed choice. For more information about the municipality, you can also visit the website of the municipality of Haarlem.