Rental homes in Spaarndammerbuurt/Zeeheldenbuurt, Amsterdam

What does a rental property cost in the Spaarndammerbuurt and Zeeheldenbuurt?

The Spaarndammerbuurt/Zeeheldenbuurt is pre-eminently a tenant neighbourhood: no less than 77% of the more than 6,225 homes are rental properties, of which 63% are owned by housing associations. You notice this ratio in the streetscape. Social housing complexes from the Amsterdam School tradition dominate, with a smaller segment of private-sector housing in between. In that private sector, the average rent over the past twelve months was €2,483 per month, with an average floor area of 84 m². The range is considerable: from around €345 for compact studios to €3,500 for more spacious apartments. That is slightly below the Amsterdam average, which matches the WOZ value of €471,000 (municipal average: €517,000). Looking for the current daily price and the number of available properties? Then check the overview at the top of this page. Keep in mind that the supply in the private sector here is limited: only 133 properties were rented out in a year, so quick action is essential.

Multicultural, cosy and sometimes messy: how residents experience the neighbourhood

On the neighbourhood page of Spaarndammerbuurt/Zeeheldenbuurt, residents give the neighbourhood an 8.3 out of 10. That is a solid score, and it is supported by high marks for accessibility (9.0), amenities (9.2) and the quality of housing (9.0). The neighbourhood also scores a 9.0 for green space, which is not surprising when you have Westerpark and the Westergasfabriek around the corner. Resident Joop sums up the atmosphere succinctly: "A cosy neighbourhood with many different backgrounds." Barry confirms that picture and calls the neighbourhood "super cosy, with many different cultures, nice restaurants and parks."

Yet it is not all roses. The score for cleanliness and tidiness stands out: a 6.2. Barry notes that there is "a lot of rubbish" lying around and that the cleaning vehicle should come by more often. Another resident, Valeriia, warns that the main street is lively but that "crack dealers" sometimes cause nuisance. That fits the honest picture of a neighbourhood that has character, but where as a tenant you also encounter the rawer sides of Amsterdam. In the quieter parts around Spaarndammerbuurt-Noordwest and the central area it is generally quieter, while the Zeeheldenbuurt lies closer to the water and the Haarlemmerpoort.

What almost everyone appreciates is the location. Amsterdam Central Station is within cycling distance, bus lines and tram 3 connect the neighbourhood to the rest of the city, and via the Tasmanstraat and Spaarndammerdijk you quickly reach the A10-West. Resident Naraindath describes a close-knit block where neighbours "live together like family, keep the stairwell clean and look after each other's belongings." That kind of involvement is not found everywhere in Amsterdam. More information about the municipality and municipal housing policy can be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.

Renting in the Spaarndammerbuurt: for whom and for whom not?

With 4,240 residents between 25 and 45 years old and 3,900 single-person households, this is clearly a neighbourhood for young professionals and singles. Renting an apartment in Spaarndammerbuurt/Zeeheldenbuurt is attractive if you want to live centrally without paying the absolute top prices of the Jordaan or Grachtengordel-West. Families find schools and playgrounds here, but must take into account the limited property size and street nuisance in some places. If you are looking for more peace and space, the nearby Haarlemmerbuurt could be an alternative. Prefer to buy? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Spaarndammerbuurt/Zeeheldenbuurt, although with an average income of €40,000 in the neighbourhood, the step to buying is difficult for many.

Searching for a rental property in Spaarndammerbuurt/Zeeheldenbuurt

On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply in this neighbourhood, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics so that you get an honest picture before planning a viewing. Use the filters at the top to search by price, floor area or energy label. Also take a look at the broader supply of rental properties in Amsterdam if you want to expand your search area.