Rental homes in Prinses Irenebuurt, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Prinses Irenebuurt, Amsterdam

Prinses Irenebuurt is predominantly an owner-occupied neighbourhood: 75% of the 696 homes are owner-occupied, 25% are rental properties. Notably, there is 0% housing association ownership in this neighbourhood. All rental properties therefore fall under private or institutional landlords, meaning you only rent in the free sector here. Social housing via a housing association is simply not available in Prinses Irenebuurt.

The average rental price in the free sector over the past year was €3,171 per month, with a range of €365 to €8,500 per month. With an average floor area of 87 m², this works out to about €36 per m². That is steep, even by Amsterdam standards. The average WOZ value of €1,082,000 is more than double the Amsterdam average (€517,000), which directly explains why rents are so high here. The average income of €85,100 is also well above the municipal average of €44,276. If you compare the rental prices with the broader supply elsewhere in Amsterdam, Prinses Irenebuurt sits firmly in the top segment. Always check the current daily prices and available rental properties at the top of this page for the most up-to-date information.

Living in Prinses Irenebuurt, Amsterdam

Prinses Irenebuurt is nestled between Beatrixpark, Zuidas and the RAI. It is a remarkably quiet, green residential neighbourhood that you would not expect so close to the busiest business district in the Netherlands. The neighbourhood was largely built in the 1950s and 1960s, with spacious low-rise flats, porch apartments and a number of detached houses along Prinses Irenestraat and Prinses Margrietstraat. In recent years, modern apartment buildings have also been added on the edges towards Zuidas. Anyone looking to rent an apartment in Prinses Irenebuurt will therefore find both classic post-war homes and sleek new-build properties.

Facilities in the neighbourhood

You can do your daily shopping at the Albert Heijn on Beethovenstraat, a few minutes' bike ride away. On Parnassusweg and Buitenveldertselaan you will find more shops, a pharmacy and eateries. For families, there are primary schools in the immediate vicinity, such as Prinses Margrietschool. Beatrixpark is literally the neighbourhood's back garden: ideal for jogging, walking the dog or playing with children. Sports facilities are available via, among others, Vondelgym sports centre on Zuidas and the nearby Zuid-as sports park. Medical facilities and VUmc are a short distance away.

Accessibility from Prinses Irenebuurt

Accessibility is one of the strongest points of this neighbourhood. Amsterdam RAI station (train and metro) is a five-minute walk away and takes you to Amsterdam Central or Schiphol in a few minutes. Metro line 52 (North/South line) stops at Europaplein station. By car, you can quickly reach the ring road via the A10 and head towards Schiphol or Utrecht. Cycling to the city centre takes a quarter of an hour. Parking is a point of attention: you need a parking permit and spaces are not always easy to find, especially in the evenings. More information about parking permits can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.

With 1,365 residents, Prinses Irenebuurt is small and manageable. The largest age group is 45-65 years (350 people), but there are also notably many children (225 residents under 15) and seniors (315 residents aged 65+). This gives the neighbourhood a stable, village-like character in the middle of the city. 72% of residents are highly educated and 37% are married. Single-person households form the largest group (310), which fits the profile of the Zuidas professional looking for a rental home here.

Residents appreciate the tranquillity, the greenery and the proximity of Beatrixpark. On the neighbourhood page of Prinses Irenebuurt, a resident writes: "Wonderfully quiet living close to Zuidas. Beatrixpark is fantastic and you are quickly everywhere." Criticisms that come up are the high rental prices and the limited range of shops in the neighbourhood itself. Compared to the adjacent Beatrixpark, Prinses Irenebuurt is slightly more built-up and less park-like, but also more practical in terms of daily amenities. If you want to compare the atmosphere of the wider area, you can take a look at Prinses Irenebuurt and surroundings.

Is Prinses Irenebuurt right for you as a tenant?

Renting a home in Prinses Irenebuurt is particularly interesting for dual-income couples, expats and professionals who want to live close to Zuidas without the hectic city feel. Families with children find space and greenery here, seniors appreciate the tranquillity. For starters and students, the neighbourhood is financially difficult to access: there are no social rental properties and the free sector quickly starts above €2,000. If you want to rent a home here in Prinses Irenebuurt, prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips) in advance and respond quickly, as homes go off the market fast. Are you also considering buying? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Prinses Irenebuurt as an alternative.

What residents say about Prinses Irenebuurt

Residents generally give the neighbourhood high scores for greenery, tranquillity and accessibility. The proximity of Beatrixpark and RAI station are most often mentioned as plus points. Residents are less enthusiastic about the limited dining options and parking pressure. One resident sums it up: "You actually live in a village here, but with a metro station around the corner." See all reviews and experiences on the review page of Prinses Irenebuurt.

Compare rental properties in Prinses Irenebuurt with surrounding neighbourhoods

Unsure if Prinses Irenebuurt is the right place? Then compare with surrounding areas. Beatrixpark offers an even greener setting but fewer housing options. If you are looking for more urban vibrancy, then the Jordaan or Grachtengordel-West are a completely different story, with more dining options but also more hustle and bustle. For a broader overview of available rental properties in the free sector, you can also look at the supply for rent in the entire Prinses Irenebuurt and surroundings district. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that truly suits you.