Rental homes in Venserpolder-West, Amsterdam

Rental prices and market figures Venserpolder-West, Amsterdam

Venserpolder-West is a neighbourhood where renting is the norm: no less than 79% of the 2,817 homes are rental properties. Of these, 67% are owned by housing associations, meaning the vast majority are social housing. Only 12% are rented out by other landlords in the private sector. Anyone looking to rent a home in Venserpolder-West and relying on the private sector pays an average of €1,690 per month. The range runs from €925 to €3,300 per month, with an average floor area of 74 m². That works out at around €22.80 per m². In the past year, 26 homes were rented out in the private sector (excluding social housing and rooms). The average WOZ value is €283,000, slightly below the district average of €297,000 and significantly lower than the Amsterdam average of €517,000. The average income of €29,700 is well below the municipal average of €44,276. Rental prices in Venserpolder-West are therefore considerably lower than in popular neighbourhoods such as the Jordaan or Grachtengordel-West, where private sector rents easily exceed €2,000 per month. See the current listings and daily average rental price at the top of this page.

Living in Venserpolder-West, Amsterdam

Venserpolder-West is a typical Amsterdam Bijlmer neighbourhood from the 1970s and 1980s, but in a renewed variant. Unlike the old honeycomb model of high-rise further on, this neighbourhood largely consists of medium-rise porch flats (three to five storeys) interspersed with low-rise terraced houses and some newer apartment complexes built after the Bijlmer renewal. The streetscape is spacious with plenty of greenery, wide pavements and play areas between the blocks. It is a quiet, predominantly residential neighbourhood without the hustle and bustle of the city centre. The population is diverse: of the 5,050 residents, 25- to 45-year-olds form the largest group (1,675), but there are also many seniors (785 residents aged 65+) and young people. Notably: 1,870 of the households are single-person households, and only 14% are married. So it is mainly a neighbourhood of singles and starters.

Facilities in and around Venserpolder-West

Daily shopping can be done at Albert Heijn and Lidl at the nearby Venserpolder shopping centre (Venserpolderbrug), a few minutes' walk away. For a wider range, the Amsterdamse Poort shopping centre near Bijlmer ArenA station can be reached within ten minutes, with, among others, a Jumbo, Primark, Kruidvat and various eateries. Schools are well represented: primary schools such as Bijlmerdrie and Pieter Jelles Troelstraschool are in the immediate vicinity. For secondary education, Mundus College is within cycling distance. Sports facilities can be found at Sportpark Bijlmer, and Bijlmerpark (now Nelson Mandelapark) offers a large green area for walking, jogging or picnicking. The Gaasperplas recreation area is within cycling distance to the southeast and is popular in summer.

Accessibility of Venserpolder-West

Accessibility is one of the strongest points of this neighbourhood. Venserpolder metro station (lines 53/54, now M53 and M54) is literally in the neighbourhood and takes you to Amsterdam Central in about 20 minutes. Bijlmer ArenA station is one stop further and offers connections to trains towards Utrecht, Schiphol and Almere. By car, you can quickly reach the ring road via the A2 and A9, although it can be busy during rush hour. Parking here, unlike in the centre, is relatively easy and in parts of the neighbourhood still without a permit, although the municipality is steadily expanding the permit area. Check the current situation via the website of the municipality of Amsterdam. By bike, you can reach Bijlmer ArenA station in a quarter of an hour and the city centre in about 35 minutes.

Residents of Venserpolder-West particularly appreciate the peace, space and greenery. At the same time, there are frequent complaints about social nuisance and a feeling of unsafety in the evening hours. One resident writes: "The neighbourhood is quiet and green, but in the evening I prefer not to walk alone through the park." That honest picture fits the Bijlmer: it is a neighbourhood in development, with good and less good sides. View all reviews and neighbourhood data of Venserpolder-West to get a complete picture. Compared to the eastern part of Venserpolder, the western part is slightly more compact and densely built, but also slightly better accessible due to the proximity of the metro station.

Does Venserpolder-West suit you as a tenant?

With the high proportion of single-person households and the relatively low rental prices compared to the rest of Amsterdam, Venserpolder-West is particularly interesting for starters and singles looking to rent an affordable apartment in Amsterdam. Seniors also feel at home here, given the group of 65-plussers and the presence of care facilities in the area. Families with children find space and schools here, although the cultural and culinary offering is more limited than in the centre. Be aware that waiting lists for social housing in Amsterdam are long (averaging more than ten years). In the private sector, available rental homes go quickly, so prepare your documents (employer's statement, payslips, ID) in advance. Those who prefer to buy can also look at homes for sale in Venserpolder-West, where the WOZ value of €283,000 is much lower than the Amsterdam average.

What residents say about Venserpolder-West

On the neighbourhood page of Venserpolder-West, residents share their experiences. The neighbourhood scores variably: accessibility and greenery are rated positively, while safety and the condition of some porches score lower. One resident sums it up: "For the price you pay, you get a lot of space and you're in the centre by metro in no time, but the neighbourhood could do with a bit more attention in terms of maintenance." Want to read all reviews? Check the neighbourhood page of Venserpolder-West for the full resident scores per category.

Compare rental homes in and around Venserpolder-West

Still unsure if Venserpolder-West is the right neighbourhood? Compare the listings with Venserpolder-Oost, which has a similar price level but is slightly further from the metro station. If you prefer more urban buzz, then the Haarlemmerbuurt or Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde are a completely different story, but then you also pay considerably more. For a broader overview, you can also look at all rental homes in Amsterdam or the listings in the entire district Venserpolder. Buurtje.nl combines current housing listings from more than 1,500 sources with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only find a rental home, but also the neighbourhood that truly suits you.