Rental homes in Transvaalbuurt, Amsterdam

What does a rental property cost in the Transvaalbuurt?

The Transvaalbuurt is pre-eminently a tenant neighbourhood: no less than 76% of the approximately 4,750 homes are rental properties. Of these, 58% are owned by housing corporations, meaning the vast majority of the supply is social housing. The free sector is therefore relatively small. In the past twelve months, 92 homes were rented out in the free sector, at an average rent of €2,435 per month. The range runs from €300 to €4,750 per month, but the average floor area of 59 m² makes it clear that you pay a lot per square metre here. The WOZ value in the Transvaalbuurt, at €519,000, is almost equal to the Amsterdam average of €517,000, while the average income of €37,400 is well below the municipal average of €44,276. That difference says something about the composition of the neighbourhood: many corporation homes, many single-person households (2,750 of the households), and a relatively young population. For current rents and the daily supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Transvaalbuurt: 79 years of loyalty or a difficult relationship?

The Transvaalbuurt scores a 7.5 out of 10 from residents on Buurtje.nl, but behind that average lie very different experiences. What stands out: accessibility scores an 8.5, and rightly so. Tram lines on the Javastraat and the Eerste van Swindenstraat take you to Central Station in a quarter of an hour, and Wibautstraat metro station is within walking distance. The community score of 8.0 reflects the village-like character that long-term residents experience. Wil Erents-de Brave, who has lived there for 79 years, sums it up succinctly: "Transvaal is my life!" Johan Philipoom has also lived there for 43 years "with great pleasure". You don't find that kind of attachment everywhere in Amsterdam.

At the same time, the neighbourhood is not equally welcoming to everyone. Resident Marijke gives a 5.8 and describes an atmosphere where neighbours "talk about you too much" and "attack you for no reason". The scores for beauty (6.5) and amenities (6.2) confirm that the Transvaalbuurt is not a slick neighbourhood. The Javastraat, the main shopping street, has changed significantly in recent years with more restaurants and specialist shops, but the range of daily groceries is more limited than in, for example, the Jordaan. The score for green space (7.0) is reasonable: Oosterpark is a few minutes' walk away and offers space, although the neighbourhood itself is quite stony. If you want to search specifically in the western part, you can look at the supply in Transvaalbuurt-West, which is closer to Oosterpark. The eastern part around the Krugerstraat, accessible via the supply in Transvaalbuurt-Oost, has a slightly different character with more porch flats.

The safety score of 8.0 is strikingly positive. Although the neighbourhood had a difficult reputation in the past, much has changed in recent years. The municipality of Amsterdam has invested heavily in public space and social programmes. On the neighbourhood page of the Transvaalbuurt you can read all resident reviews and find extensive neighbourhood data on safety, education and more.

Does the Transvaalbuurt suit you as a tenant?

With an average rent of €2,435 in the free sector, the Transvaalbuurt in that segment mainly targets working singles and couples with above-average incomes. The large group of 25- to 45-year-olds (3,500 residents) confirms this. Yet 46% of residents are highly educated, which fits the trend of young professionals renting an apartment here as an affordable alternative to the city centre. For families with children, the education score of 7.8 is a plus, but the limited amenities and lack of spacious homes (average 59 m²) make it less suitable. If you are looking for more space, consider homes for sale in the Transvaalbuurt or look at the broader rental supply in Amsterdam. Those who want to avoid the high free-sector prices are dependent on the long waiting lists for social housing via the corporations.

Searching for a rental property in the Transvaalbuurt

At the top of this page you will find the current supply of rental properties in the Transvaalbuurt, with filters on price, floor area and energy label. Buurtje.nl combines this with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only find a rental home but also know where you will end up. Want to compare with other Amsterdam neighbourhoods? Then also check what is for rent in the Haarlemmerbuurt, the popular Grachtengordel-West or the historic Burgwallen-Oude Zijde.