Rental homes in Scheldebuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Scheldebuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

The rental market in Scheldebuurt-Oost is firmly priced, even by Amsterdam standards. In the free sector (excluding social housing), the average rent over the past twelve months was €2,806 per month, with a range of €1,700 to €3,800. With an average surface area of 86 m², this works out to about €32.60 per square metre. Of the 1,194 homes in the neighbourhood, 67% are rental properties and 33% are owner-occupied. Strikingly, only 13% are owned by a housing association, while as many as 53% are in the hands of other landlords. This means that the vast majority of rental properties fall into the free sector and social housing is scarce here. The average WOZ value is €648,000, slightly lower than the district average for Scheldebuurt (€677,000) but well above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. Compared to the broader supply of rental properties in Amsterdam, you pay a premium here, which fits with the sought-after location in Zuid. At the top of this page, see the current daily prices and available rental properties for the most recent data.

Living in Scheldebuurt-Oost

Scheldebuurt-Oost is nestled between Churchilllaan, Amstelkanaal and Rooseveltlaan, in the heart of Amsterdam-Zuid. The neighbourhood has a quiet, almost village-like character despite its central location. Here you will find predominantly pre-war apartments from the 1920s and 1930s, with characteristic Amsterdam School architecture: wide street profiles, decorative brickwork and spacious porch flats with high ceilings. This makes renting an apartment in Scheldebuurt-Oost attractive for those who love characteristic buildings. Between the residential blocks lie inner gardens that give the neighbourhood a green and sheltered feel.

Shops, schools and daily amenities

For groceries, you walk to the Albert Heijn and Jumbo at Churchillplein and Maasstraat. Along Maasstraat you will also find various specialist shops, a bakery, a butcher and a number of restaurants and coffee bars. Zuideramstel Lyceum and primary school De Parel are within walking distance. For sports, you can go to Zuiderbad (ten minutes by bike) or Amsterdamse Bos, which is reachable by bike in a quarter of an hour. Beatrixpark, directly southwest of the neighbourhood, is the green lung where residents jog, picnic and walk their dogs.

Accessibility from Scheldebuurt-Oost

Accessibility is excellent. Metro station Europaplein (line 52, North/South line) is a five-minute walk away and takes you to Amsterdam Central Station in ten minutes. Tram line 4 runs along Churchilllaan towards the Canal Belt and Central Station. By car, via the A10 Zuid you are quickly on the motorway towards The Hague, Utrecht or Schiphol. Cycling to Dam Square takes a quarter of an hour. Parking is a point of attention though: you need a permit and the pressure on parking spaces is high, especially in the evenings. Residents report that finding a parking spot can sometimes be frustrating.

Atmosphere and residents

With 2,430 inhabitants, Scheldebuurt-Oost is compact. The largest group is 25 to 45 years old (1,110 people), and 680 of the households are single-person. This gives the neighbourhood a young-professional character, with many working thirty-somethings. 75% of residents are highly educated and the average income is €51,600, slightly below the district average of €57,700. Residents particularly appreciate the tranquillity, the green surroundings and the central location. "It feels like you live outside the city, but you are everywhere in ten minutes," writes a resident on the neighbourhood page of Scheldebuurt-Oost. Criticisms are the high rents and the parking pressure. Compared to neighbouring areas such as Scheldebuurt-West and Scheldebuurt-Midden, the eastern part is slightly more compact and affordable due to lower WOZ values, although the differences are small. Veluwebuurt, slightly further south, offers a similar atmosphere but with more post-war construction.

Is Scheldebuurt-Oost right for you as a tenant?

Renting a home in Scheldebuurt-Oost is most interesting for working professionals and dual-income couples without children. The neighbourhood also attracts expats who arrange housing through their employer, given the high free-sector prices. For families with young children, the neighbourhood is perfectly liveable (there are about 295 children under 15), but the homes average 86 m², which can become cramped with growing children. Starters with a modal income hardly get a look in the free sector. Want social housing? Register with WoningNet, but expect years-long waiting lists with only 13% housing association ownership. Let's be honest: renting a home in Scheldebuurt-Oost requires a substantial budget. Respond quickly to new properties for rent, as supply is limited and competition is high. Also consider owner-occupied homes in Scheldebuurt-Oost if you have the financial room, because with 33% owner-occupied homes there is also a purchase market.

What residents say about Scheldebuurt-Oost

On the neighbourhood page with reviews of Scheldebuurt-Oost, residents share their experiences. The neighbourhood generally scores high on safety and green spaces, but lower on parking facilities. "I've lived here for three years now and feel safe on the street, even in the evenings. Only parking is really a drama," says a resident. The combination of tranquillity and accessibility is most often cited as a reason to stay living here. See all reviews and partial scores on the neighbourhood page.

Compare rental property in Scheldebuurt-Oost with surrounding neighbourhoods

Unsure between several neighbourhoods in Zuid? Wielingenbuurt lies directly to the north and has a similar character, but with slightly more catering along Scheldestraat. Kop Zuidas offers more modern new-build but lacks the pre-war charm. Further away in Amsterdam, the Jordaan and Grachtengordel-West are also popular among tenants, although prices there are at least at the same level. On Buurtje.nl you compare neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and rental prices based on more than 1,500 sources, so you can make an informed choice. Also see the overview of rental properties in the whole of Scheldebuurt or explore the supply in the rest of Amsterdam via the website of the municipality of Amsterdam for more information about living in the city.