Rental homes in Rijnbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Rijnbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

Rijnbuurt-Oost is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 70% of the 1,524 homes are rental properties, compared to 30% owner-occupied. The distribution within the rental sector is striking. Only 18% of all homes are owned by housing corporations (social housing), while as much as 52% are owned by other landlords, i.e. the private sector. This makes the private rental market dominant here, and you can see that in the prices.

In the private sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past twelve months was €2,612 per month, with a range of €1,244 to €3,750. With an average floor area of 67 m², that works out at around €39 per square metre. During that period, 76 homes were rented out in the private sector. The WOZ value in Rijnbuurt-Oost is €525,000, slightly above the average for Rijnbuurt as a whole (€512,000) and also above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. This translates into rents that are steep, even by Amsterdam standards. Want to see what is available to rent today and at what price? Check the current overview at the top of this page.

Living in Rijnbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

Rijnbuurt-Oost is nestled between the Amstelkanaal to the north and the President Kennedylaan to the south, roughly the area around the Rijnstraat, Uithoornstraat and Vechtstraat. It is a typical Amsterdam School neighbourhood from the 1920s and 1930s: characteristic brick porch flats of three to four storeys, often with beautiful stained-glass windows and decorative facades. The homes are compact (many two- and three-room apartments of 50 to 75 m²), but the architecture gives the streets a cohesive, warm character that you won't find in new-build neighbourhoods.

The atmosphere is urban but not hectic. You notice that this is a neighbourhood of young professionals and couples: the largest age group (1,250 of the 2,695 residents) is 25 to 45 years old, and 68% of residents are highly educated. With 915 single-person households out of the total, many people live alone here, and only 16% are married. It is a neighbourhood where people work hard (72% labour participation) and seek out local hospitality in the evenings.

Facilities in the neighbourhood

The Rijnstraat is the lifeline of the neighbourhood. Here you will find an Albert Heijn and various small specialist shops, from the Turkish bakery to an organic cheese shop. Within walking distance towards the Amstelkanaal there is also a Jumbo. For more extensive shopping, you go to the Rivierenbuurtcentrum or the Ferdinand Bolstraat in De Pijp, both a five-minute bike ride away. There is plenty of hospitality: along the Rijnstraat and Maasstraat there are cosy cafés and restaurants, from Surinamese to Italian.

For families with children, there are primary schools in the immediate vicinity, including the Piet Heinschool on the Vechtstraat. The Zuiderbad on the Hobbemastraat can be reached within ten minutes, and the Martin Luther Kingpark (also known as the Amstelpark area) is a bike ride away to the south. The Sarphatipark in De Pijp is closer for a run or an afternoon on the grass.

Accessibility from Rijnbuurt-Oost

Accessibility is one of the strong points. Europaplein metro station (North/South line) is within walking distance and takes you to Amsterdam Central Station in ten minutes. Tram line 4 runs along the Rijnstraat towards the city centre and RAI station. By bike, you can reach Dam Square in a quarter of an hour. For motorists, the connection to the A10-Zuid via the President Kennedylaan can be reached within a few minutes, keeping travel times to Schiphol (20 minutes) and Utrecht (40 minutes) short. Parking is a point of attention: you need a permit and the pressure on parking spaces is high, especially in the evenings.

Residents of Rijnbuurt-Oost appreciate the combination of a quiet residential neighbourhood with urban convenience. From the reviews on the neighbourhood page, it emerges that people rate the architecture, public transport and facilities highly, but that noise pollution from the President Kennedylaan and the high rents are mentioned as drawbacks. One resident writes: "The neighbourhood feels like a village in the city. You know your neighbours, the baker knows your name, but you are in the city centre in five minutes." Anyone curious about all the reviews and neighbourhood data for Rijnbuurt-Oost can find them on the main page.

Compared to neighbouring areas, Rijnbuurt-Oost has its own character. Rijnbuurt-West is slightly livelier due to its proximity to De Pijp, while Rijnbuurt-Midden is similar in atmosphere but attracts slightly more families. Zorgvlied is more exclusive and greener, but also more expensive.

Who is a rental home in Rijnbuurt-Oost interesting for?

With the large share of young professionals and single-person households, Rijnbuurt-Oost is particularly popular with starters on above-average incomes and expats looking for an apartment to rent in a well-connected neighbourhood. The average income of €47,900 is above the Amsterdam average of €44,276, which fits the price level of the private sector here. For families, the neighbourhood is perfectly liveable, but the homes are on the small side. Seniors will find good facilities here, although not all porch flats are equally accessible.

Renting a home in Rijnbuurt-Oost requires speed: with 76 homes rented out in a year, supply is limited. Make sure you have your proof of income, employer's statement and ID ready. If you are looking for an affordable rental home through social housing, register with WoningNet, but expect waiting lists of ten years or more. Prefer to buy? Then check the range of homes for sale in Rijnbuurt-Oost.

What residents say about Rijnbuurt-Oost

On the neighbourhood page of Rijnbuurt-Oost, residents share their experiences. The neighbourhood scores well on accessibility and facilities, but lower on parking and noise pollution. A recurring theme is the balance between city feel and village-like tranquillity. As one resident sums it up: "Everything is close by, but it doesn't feel busy. Only parking is a nightmare." Want to read all the reviews? Go to the neighbourhood page with all reviews.

Compare rental homes in and around Rijnbuurt-Oost

Rijnbuurt-Oost is not the only option in this part of Amsterdam-Zuid. If you are looking for a bit more buzz, check out de Kromme Mijdrechtbuurt, while the Jordaan and Grachtengordel-West are popular alternatives for those who want to live closer to the city centre, although rents there are at least as high. For a broader overview of available rental homes, you can check the supply in the entire Rijnbuurt or all rental homes in Amsterdam. On Buurtje.nl you compare neighbourhoods based on resident scores, rents and district data from more than 1,500 sources, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that truly suits you. More information about living in Amsterdam can also be found on the website of the municipality.