Rental homes in Scheldebuurt-Midden, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Scheldebuurt-Midden, Amsterdam

Scheldebuurt-Midden is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: 64% of the 1,574 homes are rental properties. Notably, only 10% of these are owned by housing associations. The vast majority, around 54%, are rented out by private landlords and investors. This means the free sector dominates here and social housing is scarce.

In the free sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €2,801 per month, with a range from €768 to €7,250. With an average floor area of 82 m², this works out to around €34 per m². That is steep, but fits the character of this neighbourhood: the WOZ value here is €712,000, well above the district average for Scheldebuurt (€677,000) and far above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. Rental properties in Scheldebuurt-Midden are therefore more expensive than in many other parts of Amsterdam. Check the top of this page for current daily prices and the number of available rental properties at this moment.

Living in Scheldebuurt-Midden, Amsterdam

Scheldebuurt-Midden is nestled between the Amstelkanaal and the Zuidas, in the heart of Amsterdam-Zuid. It is a neighbourhood with wide avenues, many pre-war buildings from the 1920s and 1930s, and stately porch flats with high ceilings along streets such as Maasstraat, Rijnstraat and Churchilllaan. The architecture exudes Amsterdam School: brick facades with decorative brickwork, bay windows and green inner gardens. It is not a hip neighbourhood with street art and breweries, but rather an established, quiet residential area where you experience little nuisance in the evenings and hear the sound of prams and bicycle bells during the day.

The population is relatively young and highly educated: 73% have a higher professional or university degree, and the largest age group (1,385 of the 3,150 residents) is between 25 and 45 years old. Many single-person households (825), which is reflected in the type of homes available for rent: compact two- and three-room apartments are most common. Families also live here, but the majority are single or cohabiting without children.

Amenities within walking distance

You can do your daily shopping at the Albert Heijn on Maasstraat or the Jumbo at the Scheldestraat end towards Rivierenbuurt. On Churchilllaan you will find various specialist shops, a pharmacy and a GP practice. For schools, De Pijler primary school and Willemsparkschool are in the immediate vicinity, and Berlage Lyceum is a bike ride away for secondary school students. Sports enthusiasts can go to Zuiderbad (10 minutes by bike) or the tennis courts and football fields of Amsterdamse Bos, which starts just south of the Zuidas. Beatrixpark, right next to the neighbourhood, is the green lung where residents run, picnic and walk their dogs.

Accessibility from Scheldebuurt-Midden

Amsterdam RAI station is a five-minute bike ride away and offers intercity trains to Schiphol (8 minutes), The Hague and Utrecht. Europaplein metro station (line 52, North/South line) is within walking distance and takes you to Amsterdam Central in twelve minutes. Tram line 25 runs along Churchilllaan towards the city centre. By car, you can quickly reach the motorway via the A10-Zuid, although the ring road is notoriously busy during rush hour. Parking is permit-only throughout the neighbourhood, and a permit in this district costs around €600 per year. Cycling to the Negen Straatjes or Museumplein takes a quarter of an hour.

What residents appreciate and what they complain about

Residents cite the tranquillity, the green surroundings and the proximity to the Zuidas as major plus points. "Quiet neighbourhood with beautiful architecture, close to Beatrixpark and yet within a quarter of an hour in the city centre," writes a resident on the neighbourhood page of Scheldebuurt-Midden. There is also criticism: the rents in the free sector are unaffordable for many people, parking pressure is high, and some residents find the shopping offer limited compared to De Pijp or Rivierenbuurt. Compared to neighbouring areas such as Scheldebuurt-West and Scheldebuurt-Oost, Scheldebuurt-Midden is slightly more expensive but also slightly greener due to its direct location on Beatrixpark. Those looking for more bustle should look at Wielingenbuurt, which is closer to the hospitality venues around the Scheldestraat intersection.

Is a rental property in Scheldebuurt-Midden right for you?

With an average income of €60,400 and rents quickly exceeding €2,500, the free sector is mainly aimed at working professionals, expats with a Zuidas job and dual-income couples. For starters or students, a rental home here is virtually unaffordable unless you share. The 10% housing association properties go through WoningNet, but expect years of waiting times. Families with young children will find good schools and a safe, green living environment, but larger family homes are rare and pricey. Respond quickly when something becomes available: apartments here are often gone within two weeks. Have your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) ready in advance. Would you rather consider buying? Then check the range of homes for sale in Scheldebuurt-Midden.

What residents say about Scheldebuurt-Midden

On the neighbourhood page, residents rate Scheldebuurt-Midden on categories such as safety, amenities, green spaces and accessibility. The neighbourhood generally scores high on safety and green spaces, while the shopping offer and liveliness score lower. "Great place to live if you want peace and quiet but still want to be in the city quickly," sums up a resident. See all reviews and neighbourhood data for Scheldebuurt-Midden for the full picture.

Renting in Scheldebuurt-Midden compared to surrounding neighbourhoods

Do you want to rent a home in Scheldebuurt-Midden but also want to know what the neighbours have to offer? Kop Zuidas has more new-build and higher rents, while Veluwebuurt can be slightly more affordable. Also look at the broader range of properties to rent in Scheldebuurt or compare with popular districts such as Jordaan and Grachtengordel-West. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and data from more than 1,500 sources, so you can compare not only the price of renting an apartment but also liveability. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.