Rental homes in Transvaalbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures for Transvaalbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

Transvaalbuurt-Oost is a typical rental neighbourhood: 77% of the more than 2,594 homes are rental properties, compared to just 23% owner-occupied. As many as 56% of the total housing stock is owned by housing associations (social housing), and another 21% is rented out by other landlords. This means the free-market rental sector is relatively small here, which significantly drives up competition for available rental homes.

In the free-market sector (excluding social housing and rooms), the average rent over the past twelve months was €2,412 per month, with a range from €300 to €4,750. With an average floor area of 68 m², this works out to about €35 per m². The WOZ value in Transvaalbuurt-Oost is €547,000, slightly higher than the average for the broader Transvaalbuurt (€519,000) and also above the Amsterdam average of €517,000. However, the average income of €38,100 is well below the municipal average of €44,276, indicating that many residents depend on social housing or spend a relatively large portion of their income on housing. At the top of this page, you can see the current supply and daily prices for homes currently for rent in Transvaalbuurt-Oost.

Living in Transvaalbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam

Transvaalbuurt-Oost is the eastern part of the Transvaalbuurt in Amsterdam-Oost, roughly the area between Krugerstraat, Linnaeusstraat and Oosterpark. It is a neighbourhood with a distinctly urban character: densely built with pre-war porch flats from the 1920s and 1930s, interspersed with some post-war blocks and occasional new-build projects. The streets are narrow, the facades close together, and at street level you notice the liveliness typical of a diverse Amsterdam working-class neighbourhood. With 4,750 inhabitants in a small area, the density is high. The largest age group (25-45 years, over 1,930 people) sets the tone: young, working, many single-person households (1,435 out of the total). Only 21% are married.

Resident Johan Philipoom, who has lived here for 43 years, sums it up succinctly: "I've lived here for 43 years with great pleasure." On the neighbourhood page of Transvaalbuurt-Oost you can see all reviews and neighbourhood data. The average resident rating is a striking 9.2 out of 10.

Facilities in the neighbourhood

For daily groceries, you go to Albert Heijn and Lidl on Eerste van Swindenstraat, the shopping street that runs like a backbone through the Transvaalbuurt. Here you also find bakeries, hairdressers, a chemist and various eateries serving Surinamese, Turkish and Moroccan cuisines. For schools, there are primary schools such as De Transvaal and Tweede Openluchtschool on the edge of Oosterpark. Sports enthusiasts can go to the nearby Flevoparkbad (open-air swimming pool) and various sports clubs around Flevopark. Oosterpark itself, within walking distance, offers space for jogging, picnicking or walking the dog. The neighbourhood scores a 7 for green space among residents, which fits: within the neighbourhood itself it is stony, but the parks are a few minutes' walk away.

Accessibility from Transvaalbuurt-Oost

Accessibility scores a 10 among residents, and rightly so. Tram stops for lines 1, 3 and 7 are on Linnaeusstraat and Wibautstraat, taking you to Amsterdam Central Station in ten to fifteen minutes. Wibautstraat metro station (lines 51, 53, 54) is within cycling distance. By bike, you are in the city centre or at Rembrandtplein in ten minutes. By car, you can reach the A10 ring road via Gooiseweg within five minutes, although parking with a permit and limited space is a point of attention. The neighbourhood has paid parking and waiting lists for a parking permit can be long; via the website of the municipality of Amsterdam you can find current information on this.

Compared to the western part of the Transvaalbuurt, Transvaalbuurt-West, the eastern part is slightly quieter and closer to Oosterpark. Transvaalbuurt-West has a similar streetscape but is closer to Dappermarkt, which creates more hustle and bustle. If you are looking for a rental home in this part of Amsterdam-Oost, it is worth comparing both neighbourhoods.

Who is a rental home in Transvaalbuurt-Oost interesting for?

With 41% of residents aged 25-45 and a large share of single-person households, this is pre-eminently a neighbourhood for starters and young professionals who want to rent an apartment in Amsterdam-Oost. The proximity to the city centre and good public transport also make it attractive for expats. Families with children also live here (600 children under 15), but the homes are compact on average (68 m²). Be aware that the free-market sector is firmly priced. If you have a lower income, register with housing associations such as Ymere or Eigen Haard for social housing, although waiting lists in Amsterdam are notoriously long (on average more than ten years). Would you rather consider buying? Then also check the supply of homes for sale in Transvaalbuurt-Oost. Respond quickly to available rental homes: in this neighbourhood, homes that come up for rent go off the market quickly.

What residents say about Transvaalbuurt-Oost

The average resident rating is 9.2 based on reviews. Safety (10), accessibility (10), housing (10) and beauty (10) score notably high. The lowest sub-score is green space with a 7, which fits the stony character of the neighbourhood itself. Johan Philipoom gives a 9.2 and writes: "I've lived here for 43 years with great pleasure." That long-term living pleasure says something about the stability and sense of community. More experiences can be read on the review page of Transvaalbuurt-Oost.

Renting in Transvaalbuurt-Oost compared to surrounding neighbourhoods

Do you want to rent a home in Transvaalbuurt-Oost but also see what is available in the area? The broader Transvaalbuurt offers more choice. If you are looking for a different character, you can also look at popular districts such as the Jordaan (more expensive, more tourism, canal houses) or the Haarlemmerbuurt (more compact, shopping street-oriented). For a complete overview of all rental homes in Amsterdam you can compare at municipal level. Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data, so you not only find a home but also the neighbourhood that suits you.