Rental homes in Waterlandpleinbuurt, Amsterdam

What does a rental property cost in the Waterlandpleinbuurt?

The Waterlandpleinbuurt is pre-eminently a rental district: no less than 70% of the more than 5,800 homes are rental properties. More than half of these (51%) are owned by housing associations, meaning a large part of the supply is social housing. The private sector is therefore relatively limited. In the past twelve months, 67 homes were rented out in the private sector, at an average rent of €1,908 per month. The range runs from around €770 to €4,500 per month, with an average floor area of 90 m². That is considerably cheaper than you will find in many other Amsterdam districts: the average WOZ value here is €401,000, well below the Amsterdam average of €517,000.

The difference with the city centre is clear. If you want to rent an apartment in the private sector without paying top dollar, you are better off in the Waterlandpleinbuurt than in, for example, the Jordaan or the Grachtengordel. At the same time, the average disposable income of €31,400 is far below the Amsterdam average of €44,276, indicating that many households depend on that social housing sector. At the top of this page you will find the current daily prices and the current supply.

Living in the Waterlandpleinbuurt: two worlds side by side

On Buurtje.nl, the Waterlandpleinbuurt scores a 7.3 out of 10, based on resident reviews. Notable are the high scores for safety (8.3), sense of community (8.0) and amenities (8.0). Resident Annis describes it as "a very nice neighbourhood with people who are very social and kind". This social cohesion is especially noticeable around the Waterlandplein itself, where the shops, the market and the community centre provide daily encounters. At the same time, the district is not without contrasts. Resident Ömer aptly describes it: "a neighbourhood where you have a different life on the left and right", with a "charming mix of urban and green elements" and wide avenues with tall trees.

The district consists of several neighbourhoods, each with its own character. In Markengouw-Noord and Werengouw-Zuid you will mainly find porch flats from the 1960s and 1970s, while Markengouw-Midden offers a bit more variety in housing types. The central park near the Waterlandplein serves as a meeting place for young and old, with playgrounds and a pond. Accessibility scores the lowest of all categories at 6.0. That makes sense: you are in Amsterdam-Noord, on the other side of the IJ. The ferry to Central Station and bus line 35 are the main connections, but during rush hour it can easily take you half an hour to reach the city centre. The municipality of Amsterdam is investing in the accessibility of Noord, but for now this remains a point of attention.

In terms of green space, the district is mixed. There are parks and gardens, but the score of 6.0 for green space shows that residents do not experience it as distinctly green. Shops for daily groceries are well represented around the Waterlandplein. For more extensive shopping or nightlife, you head to the city centre. On the district page of the Waterlandpleinbuurt you can read all resident reviews and find extensive statistics about the neighbourhood.

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

With 2,780 single-person households and a large group of 25- to 45-year-olds (4,315 residents), the district is popular among singles and young couples who want to live affordably in Amsterdam. The combination of relatively low rents and a strong sense of community also makes it suitable for families with children, especially given the score of 7.0 for education. If you are looking for a vibrant nightlife or want to be at the Zuidas within ten minutes, then this is not your place. Accessibility to the rest of the city is limited and nightlife is minimal. If you prefer buying over renting, you can view the supply of homes for sale in the Waterlandpleinbuurt, although only 30% of the housing stock is owner-occupied.

Searching for rental properties in the Waterlandpleinbuurt

On Buurtje.nl you can compare the current rental supply in the Waterlandpleinbuurt with resident reviews and district data, so you know what to expect before planning a viewing. Rental properties in the Waterlandpleinbuurt go quickly, so keep an eye on the supply at the top of this page. Want to search more broadly? Then also check what is available for rent in the Haarlemmerbuurt or Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde. An overview of all rental properties in Amsterdam can be found on the municipal page.