Rental homes in Venserpolder, Amsterdam
View the current rental property listings in Venserpolder, Amsterdam-Zuidoost. Compare rental prices, read resident reviews, and filter to find what suits you.
What does a rental property cost in Venserpolder?
Venserpolder is one of the most rental-oriented neighbourhoods in Amsterdam-Zuidoost: as much as 74% of the more than 4,500 homes are rental properties, and 61% of those are owned by housing associations. This means the vast majority of the supply consists of social housing. The private sector here is small but relatively affordable compared to the rest of Amsterdam. In the private sector, the average rent over the past year was €1,651 per month, with a range from €925 to €3,300. The average apartment rented had an area of 74 m². With only 28 private sector rentals in twelve months, supply is limited, so anyone looking for a rental home here needs to act quickly.
The WOZ value in Venserpolder is €297,000, well below the Amsterdam average of €517,000. This translates into lower rents, but also a lower average income of around €29,900 per year (compared to €44,276 city-wide). For the current daily price and available supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.
Venserpolder through the eyes of residents: involved but divided
On Buurtje.nl, Venserpolder scores a 5.7 out of 10 based on resident experiences. That is not a high score, and opinions vary widely. Resident Jennifer gives the neighbourhood a 7.8 and writes enthusiastically about the mutual helpfulness: "Everyone helps everyone. There is a community centre, Boeninghuis, and it is so nice there. The teacher helps a lot, there is a food bank, there are shops and an AH to go at the station." You recognise that image of a close-knit, active community when you walk across the Bijlmerplein, where you indeed find the Albert Heijn to go at metro station Venserpolder. At the same time, there is a resident who gives the neighbourhood a 1.2 and strongly criticises its beauty and sense of safety. That division is characteristic: Venserpolder has an active core of residents who make the best of it, but also struggles with visible problems regarding cleanliness and social tension.
Accessibility scores the highest at 6.3. Metro station Venserpolder (line 53/54) takes you to Amsterdam Central in fifteen minutes, and the nearby station Holendrecht provides a connection to the train. There is plenty of green space: the Gaasperplas area is within walking distance and offers space for walking and sports. In terms of amenities and beauty, residents rate the neighbourhood lowest (both a 5.0). Shops are mainly around the metro station and along the Venserpolderbrug, but for a larger shopping centre you go to Amsterdamse Poort near Bijlmer ArenA. Anyone wanting to know more about daily life here can find all reviews and detailed neighbourhood data on the Venserpolder neighbourhood page.
The neighbourhood roughly consists of two parts. In the western part you find many porch flats from the 1970s and 1980s, close to the metro station. Venserpolder-Oost is slightly greener and quieter, towards the Gaasperplas park. Both areas share the same mix of involved residents and the challenges that come with a neighbourhood with lower incomes and a high proportion of social housing. The municipality of Amsterdam is investing in the renewal of Zuidoost, but residents notice that changes are slow.
Renting in Venserpolder: for whom, for whom not?
Venserpolder mainly attracts starters and singles. The largest group of residents is 25 to 45 years old, and almost three-quarters of households are single-person. With a labour participation rate of 59% and a relatively low average income, this is a neighbourhood for people who want to live affordably in Amsterdam and are willing to accept a less polished living environment. If you want to rent an apartment in Venserpolder and you like a quiet, tidy neighbourhood with many amenities within walking distance, reality may disappoint. Families with young children do find schools here (education scores a 6.0), but the public space needs improvement. Would you rather consider buying something? Then check the supply of homes for sale in Venserpolder, where the low WOZ value keeps the entry threshold low.
Searching for a rental property in Venserpolder or elsewhere in Amsterdam
On Buurtje.nl you will find the current rental supply in Venserpolder, including filters on price, area and energy label. Compare the neighbourhood with other parts of Amsterdam: those looking for more atmosphere and amenities can look at the Jordaan or the Haarlemmerbuurt, although rents there are considerably higher. Looking more broadly? Then check the complete overview of rental properties in Amsterdam or discover what is available in the Grachtengordel.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent for a rental home in Venserpolder?
In the free sector, the average rent in Venserpolder over the past year was €1,651 per month, with an average floor area of 74 m². The range ran from €925 to €3,300. This excludes social housing, which makes up the vast majority of the supply.
How is the accessibility of Venserpolder by public transport?
Venserpolder has its own metro station on line 53/54, from which you can reach Amsterdam Central in about fifteen minutes. Station Holendrecht is nearby and offers connections to trains towards Utrecht and Schiphol. Residents rate the accessibility a 6.3 out of 10.
What is the waiting time for a social housing home in Venserpolder?
Venserpolder has a large share of housing association homes (61%), but waiting times for social housing in Amsterdam-Zuidoost run up to 8 to 12 years via WoningNet. The exact waiting time varies per complex. For the free sector, no waiting time is required, but supply is limited.
Is Venserpolder a safe neighbourhood to look for a rental home?
Residents rate safety in Venserpolder a 6.0 out of 10. Opinions are divided: some residents experience a close-knit community where neighbours look out for each other, while others point to nuisance and an unkempt public space. The overall resident score is 5.7.
Are there schools and amenities nearby if I rent a home in Venserpolder?
Yes, there are primary schools in the neighbourhood and education scores a 6.0 among residents. Daily groceries can be done at the AH to go at the metro station. For a larger shopping centre, you go to Amsterdamse Poort near Bijlmer ArenA, a few minutes away by metro.
I have quite a lot of experience with the neighbourhood; it's a very nice neighbourhood and there is a community centre called Boeninhuis and it's so nice there, the teacher helps a lot, there is a food bank, there are shops, and there is an AH to go at the station. It's a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in; everyone helps everyone when needed. There are many schools: BHC, TASC, Orion College, and another school next to Orion College, and Klaverblad, De Schakel, De Dreef. There is a school for almost everyone except havo/vwo students, but it's like a top neighbourhood. You can also do quite a lot here; it's quite safe here and you can get from Venserpolder to many places because there are metro stations, bus stations, train stations, buses that go abroad. The streets are sometimes clean, it depends on which block, but my block is clean, although here and there I still see litter. And the houses vary too: you have townhouses, you have flats, you have family homes, you have new homes, sometimes you have really big houses but also small ones like studios. It's a very nice neighbourhood, Venserpolder.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis is a very nice neighbourhood but it could be better
Auto-translated to English by AIThe racist, mentally broken, lowest class dirts come together in this neighbourhood. This is the hell in the Netherlands. The lowest, the ugliest ever seen. I've been all over the country. Really, either the government wants to keep this place like this to isolate the sick people from the rest of society, that's their plan, or I can't imagine they are not aware how critical the situation is in Venserpolder. They must put the cameras back on the streets and police must walk around a couple of times every day. There should be some places open where you can get back to the Amsterdam spirit. Cafes or cultural places for other than Surinamese culture. They are here being perfectly isolated and raise their kids racist against anything white and the government has no idea about it or they have some other sick plans. Because this neighbourhood needs a deep cleaning and social rebuilding!
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