Rental homes in Scheldebuurt, Amsterdam

What does a rental home in the Scheldebuurt cost?

The Scheldebuurt is one of the more expensive rental neighbourhoods in Amsterdam-Zuid. In the free sector, the average rent over the past year was €2,942 per month, with a range of €300 to €8,250. That is substantial, especially when compared to the Amsterdam average. The high WOZ value of €677,000 (compared to €517,000 on average in Amsterdam) partly explains why landlords here charge high prices. Of the more than 7,890 homes, 71% are rental properties, but only 16% of those are owned by housing corporations. The vast majority, around 55%, are with private and institutional landlords. This means: social housing is scarce here and waiting times are long. Anyone wanting to rent an apartment in the Scheldebuurt must reckon with a substantial budget. At the top of this page you will find the current daily prices and available supply.

A village feel in the middle of Amsterdam-Zuid

Residents on Buurtje.nl give the Scheldebuurt an 8.3 out of 10, and that score is no coincidence. Safety (9.3) and amenities (9.0) score particularly high. Tineke, who has lived there for nineteen years, describes it as a "child-friendly, cosy village" where neighbours know each other and neighbourhood activities are regularly organised. Her children went to school there and built up their circle of friends in the neighbourhood. That village character is special for a neighbourhood that is within walking distance of the Zuidas.

The Scheldebuurt stretches between the Amstelkanaal and the Churchilllaan, with the Maasstraat as its beating heart. There you will find specialist shops, restaurants and small cafés. The Beatrixpark borders the neighbourhood and offers space for jogging or playing with children. In terms of accessibility, the neighbourhood scores an 8.3: tram lines 5 and 24 stop along the Churchilllaan, and Amsterdam Zuid station is within cycling distance. The different parts of the neighbourhood each have their own character. In Scheldebuurt-West around the Rijnstraat it is busier with shops, while the eastern part is quieter and closer to the water. The Wielingenbuurt feels even more intimate, with narrow streets and lots of pre-war architecture.

The community score of 8.7 confirms what Tineke describes: here people know each other. At the same time, cleanliness with a 7.3 is the lowest rated. Some streets look messy due to waste containers and the bustle around the Maasstraat. The municipality of Amsterdam has plans for redevelopment of parts of the Rivierenbuurt, but concrete improvements sometimes take time. More resident reviews and detailed neighbourhood scores can be found on the neighbourhood page of the Scheldebuurt.

Does the Scheldebuurt suit you as a tenant?

With an average income of €57,700 in the neighbourhood and rents heading towards €3,000 per month, renting in the Scheldebuurt is mainly for dual-income couples, expats and professionals with above-average salaries. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, and single-person households form the majority. Yet it is not a typical singles neighbourhood: families with children feel at home here thanks to good schools and the safe street scene. Are you looking for a rental home under €1,500? Then it becomes difficult here. Consider other Amsterdam neighbourhoods or check the supply of homes for sale in the Scheldebuurt, which makes up 29% of the housing stock.

Searching for a rental home in the Scheldebuurt

At the top of this page you will find the current rental supply in the Scheldebuurt, with filters for price, surface area and energy label. Buurtje.nl combines housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only find a home but also know what to expect from the neighbourhood. Would you like to broaden your search? Comparable neighbourhoods where you can rent a home are the Grachtengordel-West and the Jordaan. Closer to home, you can also look at the adjacent Kop Zuidas, where the supply is sometimes larger due to new construction projects.