Rental homes in Sarphatiparkbuurt, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Sarphatiparkbuurt, Amsterdam

The Sarphatiparkbuurt is a typical rental neighbourhood: 76% of the more than 3,340 homes are rental properties. Within that rental segment, 20% is owned by housing corporations (social housing via, for example, Ymere or Eigen Haard), while as much as 57% is in the hands of other landlords, such as private investors and institutional parties. This makes the free sector dominant here. In the past twelve months, 155 homes in the free sector were rented out at an average rent of €2,952 per month, with a range of €834 to €4,750. The average apartment was 92 m², which works out at about €32 per m². Note: these prices exclude social housing. The average WOZ value in the Sarphatiparkbuurt is €528,000, slightly lower than the district average for the Oude Pijp (€558,000), but above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. The average income of €48,300 is also above the municipal average of €44,276. Want to know what is available to rent today in Sarphatiparkbuurt? Then check the current overview at the top of this page for the daily status of available rental properties and prices.

Living in Sarphatiparkbuurt, Amsterdam

The Sarphatiparkbuurt takes its name from the Sarphatipark, the green heart of the Oude Pijp. This elongated park with its pond, playgrounds and the striking Sarphati monument is the neighbourhood's back garden and gives the area a quieter character than you might expect in this part of Amsterdam. The homes are largely late-nineteenth-century apartments with high ceilings, narrow staircases and characteristic bay windows. Many buildings have been renovated in recent years, so you will find both original details and modern kitchens and bathrooms. New-build is scarce here; the streetscape is defined by classic Pijp architecture.

Amenities around the Sarphatipark

The Albert Cuypmarkt, one of the most famous daily markets in the Netherlands, is a few minutes' walk away on the north side of the neighbourhood. For daily groceries, you will find an Albert Heijn on Ferdinand Bolstraat and a Jumbo on Ceintuurbaan. Ceintuurbaan itself is a lively shopping street with a mix of coffee shops, restaurants and specialist stores. Along Eerste and Tweede Van der Helststraat there are various small eateries and wine bars. For families, there are primary schools such as Catharinaschool on Tweede Jan Steenstraat and childcare centres in the immediate vicinity. Sports facilities are limited in the neighbourhood itself, but the Zuiderbad on Hobbemastraat and the Amstelpark with sports facilities are within cycling distance. In the Sarphatipark you can go for a run, have a picnic or just sit on a bench.

Accessibility from the Sarphatiparkbuurt

The neighbourhood is excellently accessible by public transport. Tram lines 3, 4, 12 and 24 stop along Ferdinand Bolstraat and Ceintuurbaan, taking you to Central Station in ten minutes. De Pijp metro station (North/South line) is on the edge of the neighbourhood and takes you to Amsterdam Zuid in five minutes or to Noord in a quarter of an hour. By bike, you can reach Museumplein in five minutes and the city centre in ten minutes. Driving is less practical: parking requires a permit and visitor rates are steep. The A10 ring road can be reached via Amsteldijk in about ten minutes, depending on traffic.

The Sarphatiparkbuurt mainly attracts young professionals and couples. This is reflected in the figures: the largest age group is 25 to 45 years old (2,525 of the 5,180 residents) and 61% are highly educated. Only 15% of households are married, and single-person households form the majority at 2,265. The atmosphere is that of a neighbourhood where people live active and independent lives, with a strong sense of community despite the individual lifestyle. One resident who has lived here for fifty years sums it up succinctly: "Gezellige buurt." That review, from Rijkea, yields a score of 7.0 out of 10. Read more resident experiences on the Sarphatiparkbuurt neighbourhood page.

Compared to the neighbouring Gerard Doubuurt, the Sarphatiparkbuurt is slightly greener and quieter due to its direct location next to the park. The Frans Halsbuurt is closer to the Albert Cuypmarkt and is busier and livelier. If you are looking for more space, the Hemonybuurt towards the Amstelkanaal could be an alternative.

Is the Sarphatiparkbuurt right for you as a tenant?

A rental home in the Sarphatiparkbuurt is most suitable for working singles and couples with an above-average income. With an average rent of nearly €3,000 per month in the free sector, you need a gross annual income of at least three times the monthly rent, so around €106,000. That is steep. If you are looking for social housing, register as soon as possible with WoningNet via the municipality of Amsterdam, because waiting times in Amsterdam can exceed ten years. Renting an apartment in Sarphatiparkbuurt requires quick action: prepare your income statement, employer's statement and ID in advance. Would you rather buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Sarphatiparkbuurt. Be honest with yourself about your budget, because overbidding and high rents are the norm here.

What residents say about the Sarphatiparkbuurt

The Sarphatiparkbuurt scores a 7.0 out of 10 based on resident reviews. All subscores (safety, accessibility, green space, amenities, community, housing, beauty and education) are at 7.0. Resident Rijkea, who has lived here for half a century, simply calls it a "gezellige buurt" and gives it a 7.0. It is a stable, pleasant score without outliers up or down. Want to read all the reviews and post your own? Go to the reviews of Sarphatiparkbuurt.

Compare rental properties in Sarphatiparkbuurt with surrounding neighbourhoods

Still unsure whether the Sarphatiparkbuurt is the right place to rent a home? Then compare it with the neighbourhoods in the immediate vicinity. The Hercules Seghersbuurt lies just to the south and has a similar character but is slightly less well-known. If you want to look more broadly, you can also check the supply in the Jordaan or Grachtengordel-West, although rents there are often even higher. On Buurtje.nl, you can combine neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and current rental prices from more than 1,500 sources, so you can compare neighbourhoods side by side. Also view the full overview of rental properties in Amsterdam or zoom in on all rental properties in the Oude Pijp.